From Infertility to Foster Care: The Beauty, Grief, and Growth of Family

In this episode of Grow the Family, Hannah shares how she and her husband navigated infertility with the understanding that endometriosis would likely make growing their family more challenging.After trying medical options without success, Hannah began learning more about foster care—and quickly felt a strong pull in that direction. With her husband’s full support, they stepped into the foster care process, trusting that this was the path meant for their family.Hannah walks us through what it really looks like to become a foster parent, including the TIPS certification process, what it takes to welcome a child into your home, and the emotional realities that come with it.She speaks candidly about the grief of saying goodbye, while also sharing the beauty of reunification—and how foster care has expanded her understanding of love, family, and purpose.Their journey has also included adoption. They have adopted one daughter through foster care and are currently in the process of adopting a little boy, with hopes of finalization in the coming months.Looking ahead, they also plan to pursue IVF, using infertility coverage through her husband’s employer, continuing their journey to grow their family in multiple ways.This episode is a powerful reminder that family doesn’t always come the way we expect—but it can still be deeply meaningful, intentional, and full of love.