How to Talk to Your Snowflake about Their Origins

How to Talk to Your Snowflake about Their Origins

“You cannot start a relationship on a lie, and expect a high level of openness in return.” ~ An Embryo Adoption Mother It is natural to be curious about our genetic origins; and with programs such as Ancestry DNA and 23andMe, it has never been easier to get our hands...
A New Life Born from Loss

A New Life Born from Loss

This story was originally published in Pathway2Family Magazine. When Justin and Amanda decided to pursue in vitro fertilization after the birth of their first child, they always knew they would end up donating their remaining embryos. After their IVF treatment...
Five Things You Learn When Donating Embryos

Five Things You Learn When Donating Embryos

You have decided to take the plunge and donate your embryos to another family! You may think the process is simple: Choose a program, speak with a representative, sign some papers, done! There is so much more to donating embryos than some families initially realize....
Five Things You Learn When Adopting Embryos

Five Things You Learn When Adopting Embryos

Embryo adoption can sometimes feel like riding a bike. You learn a little bit about it and learn some more, but by the end of your journey, you will be zooming on by. There is a lot to learn, but is there anything unexpected you should know about? Here are five things...
Grieving the Inability to Carry Your Genetic Child

Grieving the Inability to Carry Your Genetic Child

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day. After countless clinic appointments, testing, and fertility treatments, being told you’re unlikely to have a genetic child can be heartbreaking. Many families facing infertility do not realize the importance of grieving the...
Loading...