Building Our Family Through Embryo Adoption
Elizabeth and Franklin
Hurstbourne, KY
Dear Friends and Family,
We want to share a part of our journey that has been full of hope, challenges, and a lot of faith. After five amazing years of marriage, my husband and I have found ourselves dreaming of growing our family. Last year, we were diagnosed with infertility—a tough moment that hit us both really hard. But out of that struggle, we found a path that gives us hope: embryo adoption.
Embryo adoption is such a beautiful chance for us to bring life into our family, and the thought of holding a little one that we've prayed for fills us with so much joy. Even with the challenges we've faced, our love for each other and our dream of becoming parents has only grown stronger.
We are currently in the matching phase, meaning that we are waiting for our adoption agency to match us with a family soon. Once we are matched, we will need to get approval from our fertility specialist, and then have the embryos sent to our clinic. After that, Liz will work closely with the clinic to prepare for the embryo transfer and, hopefully, a successful pregnancy.
We know the costs of fertility treatments are high, especially while we're still paying off medical school loans. That’s why, with humble hearts, we're reaching out to our friends and family for help. This isn’t easy for us, but we know that with your support, we can make this dream come true. Any contribution—whether it's a donation, prayers, or even just sharing our story—would mean the world to us and be a blessing we’d never forget.
In honor of your donation/support, we will write your name on a blank puzzle piece and hang up the completed puzzle in our future nursery to remember the village that came alongside to help us start our family.
We’re so grateful for every single one of you and the support you've given us through all the ups and downs. Your love means everything, and we hope you'll keep walking alongside us as we grow our family in this special way.
With all our love and gratitude,
Franklin and Liz Sotolongo
1 Family Update
Donors
Arlene Cordoves
Love you so much!!! Can’t wait for my bestie to bless me with a little bestie ❤️ - Arlene + Max
Maritza Falo
Love you both. This is great journey your taking. God bless you both. Love Chichi ❤️
Vivian Visconti
Ashley Hernandez
So excited for you guys on this new journey you’re about to embark! You’re going to be the BEST parents. We love you!
Amy Uyeda
Excited to see how God will provide as you continue to trust Him.
Mabel and Frank Sotolongo
Jennifer Sotolongo
Panos + Sarah Kourtesis
Our closest and dearest friends, we love you and are with you every step of this journey! Praying for what comes next!
Denise Arminana
May our Lord bless you both with the graces of a child to love and raise. You will both be amazing parents!
Mayte Avedo-Rodriguez
May God bless your family always!🩷💙
Tammy Jordan Kaylin Camp
We love you and are praying for you both. We know God has wonderful plans for you both!
Angela Stephens
Praying for you as you start this journey! 💗
Lesly Viera
Praying for you both 🩷
Patricia Garcia
Ariell S
Jacqueline Corcho
May God bless you both. You will both be amazing parents!!!
Judy Hare
Congrats and praying for you both! 🙏
Felix Suarez
A little contribution for my new Nephew
Carlos, Marta, and Christine Garcia
Alexander Polstein
Sending my best wishes as you both take this incredible step. I can’t wait to see the amazing blessings ahead for your family.
Rebeca Stevenson
Love you <3
Mailyn Morales
Adoption is a special and beautiful experience. My daughter is adopted and she has been one of the biggest blessings God has given us. Praying for your journey🙏
Janelle Abreu
So excited for you guys!! Wishing you the best on this beautiful journey! Love youu!
Sarah Mahonski
🥰🥳
Gloria Peterson
Praying for you all as you take on this new journey!❤️ Praying the Lord blesses you and provides comfort and wisdom!
Alexai Perez
Friends, we know the plans God has for you is to prosper you and to give you a hope and a future so we receive by faith the blessing of the beautiful gifts he so chooses to send down from heaven and continue to pray it’s his will to bless you guys with a child that will be a witness and legacy to the work God has done and will continue doing in your lives.
Andy Uyeda
Janny Lee
Espero que puedan tener el baby de sus sueños 💝 los queremos mucho janny y Ariel 💝
Themis Lopez
Love you both!
Paris Yamek
John Hernandez
Congratulations and praying for an easy and God loving road ahead of yall!!
Jasmine & Joseph Mims
Miss you guys! Our prayers are with you!
Hasna Khandekar
Love you bebe
Gabriella Tison-Brandon
Sending you so much love -Gabriella and Josh
Natalie Roque
We are so happy for you guys! Sending you all our love & prayers during this amazing journey! Enjoy every path 🫶🏼
Samantha Ramos
I love u guys
Stephanie Llanes Tuckler
We are thrilled for you both and are praying for this journey! With lots of love- The Tuckler Family
Jose Mena Diaz
Love you both! You’re going to be phenomenal parents!!! 🤍
Hello family and friends!
We have exciting news to share.
A few days ago, my attending Dr. Holthouser, texted me that she received a message from a colleague/friend who has five remaining embryos that she wants to give up for adoption. She connected us, and we found out her embryos are frozen here in Louisville!
We are so excited and just did not expect us to find a match so soon.
Thank you all so much for your love and generosity. We will keep you all posted throughout this process, and hopefully 2025 will be the year we welcome children into this world and become parents.
Lots of love,
Franklin and Liz