Embryo Adoption: Joy, Sadness, Loss, and HOPE

Embryo Adoption: Joy, Sadness, Loss, and HOPE

I am sure many of you read this have a similar story like ours. My husband and I had a rollercoaster journey to get to where we are today. We met late in life, and married in 2008. We had our first daughter in 2011. It was an easy pregnancy, labor, and delivery and a...
Five Reasons an Open Adoption isn’t ‘Scary’

Five Reasons an Open Adoption isn’t ‘Scary’

October is a month of scary stories, trick-or-treating little ones, and terrifying costumes. What is better time to address one of the “spookier” aspects of adoption? We are talking about open adoption. Even though open adoption is extremely common in the United...
Designated vs. Anonymous Embryo Donation

Designated vs. Anonymous Embryo Donation

Embryo adoption, which began as a niche adoption option, has grown and expanded into a world of possibilities for adoptive families looking to grow their families. When exploring this alternative, couples may come across various options regarding whether to proceed...
Weird State Laws about Embryo Donation and Adoption

Weird State Laws about Embryo Donation and Adoption

Embryo donation and adoption is an increasing popular avenue of family building. It can also be a complex and sensitive issue, and there are various U.S. state laws and regulations that govern the process. Many states have laws in place to regulate embryo donation;...
Embryo Donation: Difficult, but Grateful

Embryo Donation: Difficult, but Grateful

In early 2014, after years of trying for a baby, my husband and I received diagnoses that would make it difficult for us to conceive on our own. We were told our best option would be IVF, and later that year we decided to pursue that option. We were elated when we...
Top Three Concerns about Embryo Donation

Top Three Concerns about Embryo Donation

Having remaining embryos after you have finished building your family may not be something you were prepared to face. Alternatively, maybe you knew with certainty what you would do with your remaining embryos.  Regardless, many questions may come up as a family is...
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