I'm not sure what I think about this book really... Maybe if I read it I could have a better stance. But maybe not.
Really though. I never remember questioning my mom if I was born via fertility treatments or not. Is a child knowing he/she was conceived naturally or with any amount of fertility treatments really necessary??? {I can totally understand surrogacy and adoption, embryo included...} It's not like children conceived via fertility treatments all have a third eye or something distinguishable to their physical body. In my thoughts, if it comes up {especially when they are older and talking about their own family} that is great. Otherwise, is it really useful information or just something to make them feel like they are 'different' and thus feel more awkward during those lovely childhood years?
So what do you think??? Plan to share with your child how he/she came to be {regardless of the method!} in all the glory it is??? Oh do tell....
I Can't Wait to Meet You, the book.
Really though. I never remember questioning my mom if I was born via fertility treatments or not. Is a child knowing he/she was conceived naturally or with any amount of fertility treatments really necessary??? {I can totally understand surrogacy and adoption, embryo included...} It's not like children conceived via fertility treatments all have a third eye or something distinguishable to their physical body. In my thoughts, if it comes up {especially when they are older and talking about their own family} that is great. Otherwise, is it really useful information or just something to make them feel like they are 'different' and thus feel more awkward during those lovely childhood years?
So what do you think??? Plan to share with your child how he/she came to be {regardless of the method!} in all the glory it is??? Oh do tell....
I Can't Wait to Meet You, the book.
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I think my girls are each a precious gift from God. One came with assistance, one came on her own. How lucky are we?!
That being said I agree with Heather that letting your child know how much they were wanted can only make them feel good about themselves. No matter what circumstances led to his/her conception.