Episode 204 : Three Paths – Kristina and Sol

As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Kristina and Sol always knew they would need fertility treatments to build their family. However, dual infertility diagnoses made their journey even more complex. This experience fueled their passion for advocacy, inspiring them to champion for expanded access to reproductive technology, fair donor-conceived laws, and protections for LGBTQ+ families. Kristina furthers this mission in her role as Chair of Colorado Fertility Advocates.After more than a decade of fertility treatments—including IVF, RIVF, and Donor Embryo—their family is now complete. They are proud parents of three wonderful children: two boys and a girl, ages 11, 8, and 3.Beyond their advocacy, Kristina and Sol are deeply committed to advancing health equity for marginalized communities, increasing the visibility of diverse leaders—including Latino, LGBTQ+, and underserved communities—and championing reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ equality. Kristina serves on the boards of the LGBTQ+ Heritage Project for the United Methodist Church and the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Sol, who is Latino and bilingual, is a Board Member for Project Worthmore and a former member of Commerce City’s DEI Commission and Cultural Council.Professionally, Kristina has built a successful 20-year career in Marketing and Strategic Communications, specializing in the healthcare and fintech industries. Sol is also an accomplished leader, with expertise in operations and project management across community health centers, government and educational organizations, and, most recently, a nationwide private equity-backed dental company.In their free time, Kristina and Sol love attending and coaching their kids’ countless sports and activities, exploring Colorado through hikes and scenic Sunday drives, enjoying live music, cheering on Sol’s hometown teams (the Padres and Chargers), road-tripping, listening to audiobooks, playing board games, and spending quality time with family and friends.Listen as Sol and Kristina share with Ellen and Jenn:Kristina splitting with her partner of 12 years when she was 6 weeks pregnant. Not the best timing!3 months post-delivery, Kristina thinking about dating again. Messaging with Sol and connecting right away on their passion for advocacy. Sol not being scared off by Kristina having a three-month-old. With Kristina’s first pregnancy, going through IUIs and it just not working. Then finding her egg count was not where it should be. Failed embryo transfer, then success. After Kristina’s egg quality issues, opting for reciprocal IVF with Sol’s eggs.But Sol also experienced egg issues – 5 eggs retrieved, 1 embryo.Navigating the cultural issues with Sol’s family.Moving from California to Colorado and knowing they wanted another child.Extensively looking into adoption but ultimately choosing embryo donation. Being really open and honest with their children about their origin stories. Loving the family they have built and the many paths they took to get there.  Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903.Follow Kristina and Sol on Instagram: @kristina_on_insta + @allo10Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agency: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Get your IWTPABIY merch here! https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/merch  Learn more about Ellen’s law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/