Key points

Frozen embryos hold potential futures but bring an unexpected emotional complexity.

Couples grapple with ethical dilemmas and the profound symbolism of their choices.

Navigating these feelings openly helps honor partners' emotional truth and values.

When Charlie called to book their first couples session, he said he and his wife needed help working through something he called “our future in the freezer.” It was an unusual way to phrase it, but he went on to explain the dilemma they were facing: Should they try to create more embryos through IVF, or use the two they already had?

Charlie and Anna had been through more than most couples can imagine. Six years of trying. Four rounds of IVF. Three heartbreaking miscarriages . And now, two frozen embryos—one euploid, their best

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