by Paige Zapf | May 25, 2021 | Blog
You may be considering embryo adoption as a way to build your family. Yet find yourself wondering why people would donate their embryos? Moreover, why donate them to someone they have never met? Here some of the most popular reasons why people choose to donate their...
by Paige Zapf | May 18, 2021 | Blog
My husband and I decided to embark on our IVF journey in 2016. Our hope, our dream, was to have a large family. Naturally, this was our entire focus; although we previously had two kids, we wanted at least one more blessing from God. After our first transfer that was...
by Paige Zapf | May 11, 2021 | Blog
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Adoption can be a stressful time; you have to complete trainings, fundraise, complete a home study… Not to mention the unknown time it takes to wait for a match! This most definitely can take a toll on your mental health....
by Paige Zapf | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog
At age 24, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. As treatment, I underwent chemotherapy and radiation to my chest. This was before egg freezing was used as a fertility preservation method, so instead I had an ovary removed and cryopreserved in the likely event...
by Paige Zapf | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
One in eight. 7.3 million women in the United States. You are not alone. Infertility is more common than you think. ASRM defines infertility as being unable to achieve pregnancy after a year of trying to get pregnant. If you and your partner fall into this category,...
by Paige Zapf | Apr 13, 2021 | Blog
How does social media affect your embryo adoption journey? Social media came out in the early 2000s and is here to stay. It has been a helpful resource for families who are considering pursuing embryo adoption or donation. It allows you to connect with others, get...
