Bringing comfort and support to friends who are grappling with infertility, experiencing miscarriage, or enduring the loss of a child can be a delicate and challenging task. These experiences are deeply personal and emotional, and offering the right kind of support requires empathy, understanding, and a willingness to…
Mother’s Day is a beautiful occasion that celebrates the incredible women who have shaped our lives, whether they are our biological mothers, mother figures, or those who long to become mothers themselves. This day is not only a time to express our love and gratitude to the mothers…
Embryo adoption is a topic that can be challenging to talk to children about. However, it’s essential to have these conversations to help your child understand their family’s unique situation and answer any questions they may have. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some tips for talking to…
A few years back, we shared with everyone that we had donated our embryos to a wonderful family in Iowa. They went through treatment with our fertility clinic leading to beautiful twin girls. Fast forward to about a year ago when our embryo donation recipients decided they were…
(Originally published in February of 2017) I’ll never forget the moment I received that phone call. It was a sunny, cold Monday afternoon, and I was sitting in my favorite recliner sipping on coffee. I was elated because the Saturday before we had gotten a BFP-one that we…
Traditionally, April Fool’s is dedicated to pulling off silly, oftentimes seemingly harmless pranks. Sometimes, however, thoughtlessness leads to real-world pain for some dealing with a very real type of heartache. How would you feel if your “seemingly” harmless prank deeply impacted those around you thought maybe unintentionally. Here…
First and foremost, I want people to understand that just because we decided to donate embryos, it does not mean that we were ‘giving up on our babies’. Inconsiderate comments have been made and judgement passed surrounding our decision to donate our remaining six embryos, so I wanted…
Infertility can be a real test of a couple’s relationship, and it can shake the very foundation of marriage. It has the ability to turn even the most solid of relationships into a weak and troubled one. A survey conducted by GfK Roper on behalf of Schering-Plough says that 71%…
Calling all women and men who have experienced infertility and/or loss or who was affected by someone who has experienced it, I’m asking for your help. I was recently inspired by another book to collect stories of encouragement and hope to those experiencing infertility and/or loss. For those…