When Michael and I started trying for a baby back in 2000 we never thought it would take as long as did. Along the way we did seek fertility treatments such as using Clomid, IUI and ultimately IVF. I was actually able to conceive using IVF once, but sadly the baby died when I was 6 weeks pregnant. We still have 8 embryos (babies) frozen at the fertility clinic. After much thought, Michael and I have decided to give those embryos up for adoption. Since God has blessed with a child of our own naturally we just don't feel that is the route we should be taking anymore. If God chooses to bless us with another child naturally we would be thrilled. We are encouraged that a couple going through the same pain that we did might actually conceive a child using our embryos. It is a little strange to think that their might be other children of ours out there one day, but that was a chance we took when we started this whole process. It is hard letting go of them though.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
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OH WOW, Lyndsay... This is a big step for you. I feel in my heart that this is the right thing, because like you said, there are other couples out there who is having a difficult time conceiving, and this is like your gift to them from God. I appreciate how hard it is to let go though. Just know that if the future parents are trying as hard as you and Michael did to conceive, they will most likely be better parents for it because the baby will be all more precious to them.
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That is so special:) Owen is such a special little guy and to think that other parents that can't have a baby of their own will get to experience the joy that you and Michael have is so wonderful!!
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