Archive for the ‘Embryo Adoption’ Category
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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 [...]
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, [...]
Keeping it a Secret….shhhhhh
Family secrets – we all have them, don’t we? Some family secrets are pretty harmless and don’t necessarily do damage within the relationships of families. However, some family secrets can have very devastating affects and do long-term damage to individuals. I myself dislike family secrets and what I’ve seen them do to families. Growing up, my [...]