The Moment I Had Peace

Posted on December 22nd, 2020

When we discovered that I was an ideal candidate for IVF several years ago, I was elated! My husband, however, was apprehensive. I am the “seize the moment” type of person, where my husband is the more logical, big picture … Read More

Five Little Snowflakes

Posted on October 20th, 2020

I remember how frightened, yet excited I was when we first embarked upon the journey of in vitro fertilization. We ended up with seven embryos total and transferred two of our precious babies. When both actually took and implanted, my … Read More

Getting Schooled in Embryo Adoption

Posted on August 11th, 2020

Since school is starting back up again, we thought it would be a great time to do a refresher course on the basics of embryo adoption! Got your #2 pencil and college ruled paper ready to go? Let's begin! 1. … Read More

What Does an Embryologist Do?

Posted on July 21st, 2020

On July 25, 1978, the world’s first “test tube baby” was born. Since then, millions of babies have been conceived through the science of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The primary medical professional involved with creating embryos for IVF is the … Read More

What is the Right Choice For You: Embryo Disposition Options

Posted on August 26th, 2019

Do you have embryos remaining in frozen storage? Learn your dispositions options and find the right choice for you and your family. Who knew something so small could lead to such a large dilemma for some families? Thousands of families … Read More

40 Years Ago: World’s First “Test Tube Baby”

Posted on July 24th, 2018

In July 1978, Louise Brown was hailed as the world's first "test-tube baby,” born through the fertility treatment in-vitro fertilization (IVF). At the time, IVF was an extremely experimental process. Louise’s mother, Lesley, was told there was one in a … Read More

Overcome Endometriosis through Embryo Adoption

Posted on March 7th, 2018

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Did you know that 5-10% of women have a form of endometriosis? This condition causes endometrial tissue, which normally is only supposed to grow on the inside lining of the uterus, to be displaced outside … Read More

Embryo Grades (& Why They May Not Matter)

Posted on May 6th, 2016

When it comes to IVF, there is a lot of emphasis placed on the quality of the embryos. Because doctors and patients want to have the best chance possible for success during an embryo transfer, clinics attempt to choose the … Read More

U.S. Supreme Court Refuses Frozen Embryo Case

Posted on March 31st, 2016

Another legal battle over frozen embryos has been in the news recently. Chicago resident Jacob Szafranski asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case trying to prevent his former girlfriend, Karla Dunston, from using frozen embryos the two had … Read More

Confused By Embryo Adoption Terminology? We Can Help!

Posted on February 16th, 2016

The world of infertility and embryo adoption is built on its own unique terminology. When you first start discussing infertility and embryo adoption with your care providers, you’ll probably hear a lot of new words and may only have a … Read More

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