In this episode of 'Never Thought We'd Be Here', host Maya Grobel is joined by embryo recipients, Scott and Ryan.

Scott and Ryan are two dads-to-be navigating their journey to parenthood through embryo donation. They share their initial plans for adoption, the challenges they faced, and how they discovered embryo donation as a viable option. 

They highlight the importance of building relationships with donor families, the dynamics of chosen family, and the fears and hopes they have for their future child. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the significance of love, community, and open communication in their parenting journey. 

In this conversation, Maya, Scott, and Ryan  discuss their journey through surrogacy and embryo donation, exploring the dynamics of non-traditional families. They share personal experiences, the emotional connections formed, and the importance of embracing diverse family structures. The discussion highlights the significance of support systems, the medical processes involved in surrogacy, and the excitement of creating new family traditions. They also offer advice for prospective parents, emphasizing the importance of education and intuition in the journey of parenthood.

Chapters

00:00 Journey to Parenthood: The Unexpected Path

04:53 Discovering Embryo Donation: A New Hope

09:29 Connecting with Donor Families: Building Relationships

15:56 Navigating Family Dynamics: Language and Identity

21:34 Navigating Family Dynamics in Surrogacy

24:42 Embracing Non-Traditional Family Structures

26:06 The Surrogacy Journey: A Personal Account

29:12 Medical Processes and Emotional Connections

31:30 Looking Forward: New Traditions and Family Bonds

35:59 Advice for Future Parents: Embrace the Journey

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