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Another item to add, and sorry--I wish I could have called in. I wanted to respond to Mark, who asked a question I find very painful--are we just not aware of the adoption option?

I know he doesn't intend it this way, but that is just a stupid question. Of course we are aware of it. Just as his reasons for starting his journey with adoption are deeply personal, our decision not to start with adoption is deeply personal.

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I'm adding to the conversation late but I have some important info to have.

My husband and I are starting our family through surrogacy and are getting our IVF through a donated cycle, arranged through a non-profit called INCIID.

It's important to know there are people out there who feel so strongly that this is not frivolous that they would help others go through this procedure.

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