DeniseJH
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 28, 2008
Thanks. To clarify, we didn't give them to other couples, we gave them to one couple, that we chose, and who chose us, through a licensed adoption agency in operation for over 50 years. It was an open process, with lots of disclosure and sharing of information, and we are all still in touch. Many times the only options the clinics give you (at least years ago) when embryos are stored and you aren't going to use them, are to discard or to donate to research. I sought out another solution on my own, and thankfully it all worked out well for everyone. I believe there are more options today for embryo donation than there were years ago. Some may prefer to donate randomly or anonymously, but I wanted to have more of a hand in where they were going and to make sure they were placed with a good family.
A beautiful gift for that family.