A Couple's Journey as Embryo Recipients -- Meet Violet & Jason

In this episode of 'Never Thought We'd Be Here', host Maya Grobel speaks with Violet & Jason, proud parents of the first Moxi baby via embryo donation! In this heartfelt conversation, Maya, Violet, and Jason explore the emotional journey of becoming parents through embryo donation. They discuss their unexpected path to parenthood, the decision to choose open donation, and the significance of meeting their child’s donor family. The couple shares their experiences of bonding with their newborn son, navigating relationships with the donor family, and the role of genetics in parenting. They also touch on how to communicate the origin story to their children and offer valuable advice for others considering embryo donation. 00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Embryo Donation01:01 The Unexpected Path to Parenthood02:54 Choosing Open Embryo Donation06:09 Meeting the Donor Family09:54 Bonding with the Baby and Family Dynamics11:51 Navigating Relationships with Donors17:00 The Role of Genetics in Parenting20:10 Communicating the Origin Story to Children24:55 Advice for Future Recipients of Embryo Donation Thank you for listening! To learn more about EM•POWER with Moxi or Moxi Matching, visit our ⁠website⁠. Love what you're hearing? Let us know by subscribing or giving us a 5-star rating or review!