Loving being a parent starts early, and moves from the imagination to the mind to the heart to one’s child. If you are someone who always wanted children, your interest probably started early. Maybe it was playing with dolls, or imagining yourself as a parent at an early age. Many women feel this interest strongly…

It’s been said, what you focus on you get more of, but when you focus too intensely for too long you can become more frustrated and not necessarily achieve better results. When you are working on building a family, or solving a problem within your family, it’s natural to put intense focus into the particular…

As 2020 approaches, all of us here at the Center for Family Building have been reflecting on the wonderful experiences we had in 2019. We shepherded many individuals through their journey to have a child, ran our TIP TOP program to help children who came to their families with the assistance of donor eggs or…

As the winter approaches, it is natural to be reminded of the changes in season, and in life. The cooler weather will push you to take out your warmer clothes and will force you to acclimate to cooler temperatures. Your family building journey may also require you to make changes. No one likes to go…

Carrie Underwood recently joined Gwyneth Paltrow, Andy Cohen, Pink, Courtney Cox, Jenna Wolfe, and other celebrities in bringing fertility treatment and pregnancy loss out of the shadows of shame. These individuals have shared the thrill of growing their families, but many are also bravely sharing their struggles as well. Ms. Underwood experienced the double whammy…