What a Bald Eagle Reunion Teaches Us About Never Giving Up on Family—Especially When You're Struggling to Conceive
Ever feel like your dream of having a family is just out of reach—like a bird that’s flown the nest, never to return?
Let me tell you about Sunny and Gizmo, two baby bald eagles who just gave the entire internet a massive dose of hope. If you missed it, ABC News recently shared the story: in Big Bear, California, Sunny the eagle chick left her nest at just 90 days old. Experts didn’t think she’d come back. But guess what? Sunny returned, reuniting with her sister Gizmo in a heart-tugging, against-the-odds homecoming you can watch right here.
Now, maybe you’re wondering—what does a bird reunion have to do with my fertility journey (and the seemingly endless cycle of waiting, hoping, and sometimes heartbreak)? More than you think. Stay with me.
When All Hope Feels Lost, Miracles Still Happen
Let’s be real: building a family isn’t always easy. In fact, for so many of us, it can feel like everyone else is flying high while we’re still grounded—watching, hoping, clutching every scrap of good news. That’s exactly what scientists felt watching the eagle’s nest in Big Bear. Sunny was gone, and it looked like Gizmo would be alone. But nature has its own timing. When Sunny swept back into the nest, it reminded everyone: sometimes, the thing you most ache for does find its way home, against all odds.
Sound familiar? How many times have you felt you were “out of the nest”—too late, too tired, too discouraged to try again? (I know I have.)
Why This Eagle Moment Is the Inspiration We All Needed
In the middle of 2025, when timelines feel tighter than ever and IVF waitlists are longer than grocery store lines, seeing a family reunion like Sunny and Gizmo’s is a jolt of hope. It’s proof that what you’re waiting for can still happen, even when everyone else says, “Don’t get your hopes up.”
But hope, as beautiful as it is, isn’t a plan. That’s where resources and community come in—you don’t have to do this alone, and you shouldn’t have to just “wait and see.”
Here’s Where the Human Part Kicks In
Unlike our avian friends, we have options! Over the last year, I’ve met countless people who’ve said the same thing: “I wish I’d known sooner that there were tools for people like me.” Whether you’re just starting your journey or you’re on round three (or ten) of trying, the right support can make all the difference.
Take at-home insemination kits, for example. We don’t talk about them enough—but for so many hopeful parents, they’re game-changers. There are kits designed for all kinds of needs, and they put control back in your hands (and home)—no sneaky labeling or awkward pharmacy runs, just real solutions for real people.
One company that keeps impressing me is this resourceful home insemination brand with kits like CryoBaby for low-volume sperm, Impregnator for low motility, and BabyMaker for sensitivities like vaginismus (something so rarely discussed!). All reusable, all discreet, with a 67% reported success rate among real users. That’s not a guarantee—but it’s a heck of a lot more encouraging than, “Just wait, maybe it’ll happen!”
Why Stories Like These Matter—And Why You Shouldn’t Give Up
Stories—whether they come from a California eagle nest or your own kitchen table—remind us: family is worth fighting for.
- Maybe you’re single, and you worry about going it alone.
- Maybe you’re a couple who’s exhausted every “normal” route, and you’re tired of feeling alone in your struggle.
- Maybe you’re somewhere in between, just needing a sign to try again.
Let this be your Sunny moment.
What’s Your Next Step?
If you feel like the universe keeps sending you setbacks, remember: what you’re hoping for may be just around the corner, ready to land back in your life. Watch the eagle reunion. Let it remind you that resilience is powerful—and that “impossible” is just someone else’s label.
Check out the latest resources and real-life success stories on MakeAMom’s site—you might discover a new solution you hadn’t even considered. Sometimes the next step isn’t as out of reach as it seems.
Have you had your own “Sunny returns” moment—something you thought was lost that found its way back? Or are you still waiting for your eagle to come home? Share your story in the comments below. Let’s keep lifting each other up and reminding ourselves: hope, help, and homecomings are always possible.