We found out a few weeks ago through elective DNA testing that Sammy came from Libby's embryo batch. Sammy is beautiful and an uncanny reflection of her genetic family. I am saddened about the tragedy they've endured with the loss of their beautiful daughter and I'll never understand why such horrific things happen to the most amazing people. They have been heros to us and we wouldn't have our little girl if it wasn't for their selflessness. We hope that as Sammy grows she will have a wonderful balance of "nature vs nurture" and will demonstrate some of the incredible traits of her genetic parents. I am having a hard time putting into words how I feel about our gratitude to them because words truly cannot express it properly. Not even in a fraction of a sense.
Of course, getting the genetic news about Sammy's genetic origins was bittersweet because we know that she could only come from one batch and the not the other. And in this case, it meant she is not from Vicky's embryo batch. That also means that all of Vicky's embryos are gone forever. But despite this, we've made a wonderful friend of Vicky over the past couple of years and she will always be family to us. If there's one thing that embryo adoption teaches us it is that genetics don't make a family, love does. Friends are the family we choose. And remember - we have angel babies in heaven that are genetically related to her little boy.
I wanted to post this update because it's an important piece of our story. We love both of our donor families and now move forward with the mystery solved of Sammy's genetic origins.
We are so grateful for embryo adoption and love our little snowflake more than anything else in this world.
I follow the Kranz journey and I was fairly certain after seeing her that she was from their embryo batch. I can't imagine how bitter sweet it must be for them, but I believe with certainty that Sammy is right where she was meant to be. What amazing people that little girl has surrounding her. <3
ReplyDeleteWe all knew that either way she came from amazing people. <3
ReplyDeleteSince I followed the story of Jennifer and her family, I also suspected Sammy was from their embryos. You are so blessed to have created these life long relationships with such loving and giving people. Sammy is beautiful. I'm so happy to hear all the tests regarding the genetic issues came back good and that you are all at peace with her genetic origins.
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