My husband, Matt, and I have been trying to start a family since October of 2007. We've been through the rollercoaster of emotions that goes along with infertility, and are now on the journey towards adoption. But not just any adoption- Embryo Adoption! We are so thrilled to have the opportunity to not only adopt, but go through the pregnancy process as well (God-willing)!
Embryo Adoption means that we will adopt embryos (already fertilized eggs) from a couple who also went through infertility and did In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Often times, when they are done having a family, they will have left over embryos that they don't know what to do with. These tiny little lives can be placed for adoption, so couples like us can adopt them and have a family too.
So this is the beginning of our adoption journey! We are currently in the middle of the Adoption Home Study (a local agency screens us, evaluates us as good candidates, and trains us in how to be adoptive parents). We have also submitted our application to the Adoption Agency in CA where we hope to adopt embryos from. Thanks for sharing this with us! :D
I am so glad that you have allowed us in on this journey with you, so we can lift you guys up in prayer. I am so hopeful that the Lord is going to bless you guys and I am really excited to hear all about it. We will continue to pray for you diligently! Love you guys!
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