Never Thought We'd Be Here

Extending Your Family Through Embryo Donation -- Meet Wyatt & Lisa


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In this episode of 'Never Thought We'd Be Here', host Maya Grobel is joined by embryo donors Wyatt and Lisa.


In this conversation, Wyatt and Lisa share their journey as embryo donors, discussing the emotional complexities of having remaining embryos after their own successful IVF process. They explore the decision-making process regarding their embryos, the importance of finding the right recipient, and the evolving relationship with the recipient throughout her pregnancy. 


Wyatt and Lisa reflect on their hopes for future connections between their children and the recipient's child, as well as the language and identity surrounding donor conception. They conclude with advice for potential donors, emphasizing the importance of being on the same page as a couple.


Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Embryo Donation Journey
06:31 Finding the Right Embryo Recipient
15:10 Navigating Emotions and Updates
24:12 Language and Identity in Donor Conception
32:43 Advice for Potential Embryo Donors


Thank you for listening! To learn more about EM•POWER with Moxi or Moxi Matching, visit our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠.


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