The emotional effects of Embryo Adoption on our children
My son, Seth, is almost 6 years old and he’s one of those kids who’s tuned in and very curious about how things work in this world. And if you’ve ever read my blog, then you’re aware that we’re very open with our children about the adoption of our embryos…their genetic brothers and sisters. With [...]
Embryo Donor/Recipient Parents – I need your stories!!!
Thousands of people come to check out my blog at different intervals in their journey as either a Donor Parent or Recipient Parent. The number one request I receive is “Where can I learn about other people’s stories?” Some of you have been comfortable enough to share your stories on one of my old post’s [...]
The operative word is “Compartmentalize”
Learning to mentally compartmentalize life issues is not my strong suite. I think that’s true for most women. I usually allow things that cause me to feel distraught to endlessly slosh around in my brain for long periods of time. No wonder my poor husband feels helpless in his efforts to offer support, when in [...]
Some things are not better left unsaid
It was hard to figure out how to pick back up where we left off with our Adoptive Family, after we had limited contact during their pregnancy. Once their son arrived, I found myself feeling even more unsure of what to say or how to say it. I felt paralyzed by fear. Fear of what, [...]
And so….we meet
We were graciously given the opportunity to meet baby Matthew last weekend. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bundle of nerves. While we had met Todd and Jen on several prior occasions, this would be our first face-to-face meeting with the little man that is connected to us all. We were grateful that [...]