Infertility, and all of the hardships associated with it, can be a wrecking ball in our lives. Sometimes, the damage is visible, such as with the loss of a pregnancy. Sometimes it is relational, such as when relationships are forever changed, if not outright shattered, as a result of the difficulty and … [Read more...]
When someone asks “How are you doing?”
Over the past few weeks I’ve been for the most part, silent. It’s totally not me and not how I typically swat away life’s sour lemons. I’ve watched Chris steadily move through the many stages of grief. His denial that this was actually happening, that our second surrogacy had failed and the past 11 months of planning were for not. Then I watched … [Read more...]
Why We Chose Genetic Screening
Somewhat controversial alert. Ready for it? Wait, are you sure? No turning back now. Reproductive treatment, surrogacy and even adoption is all a very personal choice. It also comes with a Pandora’s box of moral dilemmas and in some scenarios your choice can be challenged by various religious beliefs. Chris had a brain tumor. We named him … [Read more...]