Do you know what IVF is? In vitro fertilization is a process that can be used to aid families who are suffering from infertility, grow their family. The first known successful IVF was performed in 1978. My husband and I were discussing how when we were growing up, children in our ignorance, attempting to be cruel to others would use the derogatory term “test-tube baby.” We laughed reflecting on our youth because it was so unknown how wide-spread the procedure would be today. According to research, as of 2018, eight million children had been born using IVF. Though I can’t remember ever using this term, I remember it, and I chuckle today because of our history with IVF. Just to note, the egg nor embryo is ever in a test-tube. I believe a Petri dish is used but not that the means of transporting such special cargo is relevant. What is most important is that this process saved our family. Without IVF, our family would not have grown, and I am so humbled and grateful. Two things I want you to take away from this post, one: be careful how you judge new ideas. Historically people judged the automobile, transcontinental air travel, etc. and look where we are now. We must evolve as a people. Try to learn as much as you can about things that are new to you. Secondly, IVF, though it can have an amazing outcome, the process is hard, emotional, and not always successful, even when you have been successful with it before. Take a moment to send good thoughts, not word necessarily, but thoughts and prayers to families challenged by infertility. They, “we” could use your support. Have a great day! #ivf #ivfjourney #hysha #hazelgrey #fertility #infertility https://www.instagram.com/p/B0PUGbHh1S9/?igshid=55vrhg7vhbhi
