Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, and his former wife, author Justine Wilson, have chosen to use in vitro fertilization (IVF) to grow their family. This decision was made after the couple tragically lost their firstborn son, Nevada Alexander Musk, to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in 2002.
The couple had Nevada when they were both in their twenties, and his death was a devastating blow. After the tragedy, Musk and Wilson decided to try IVF in order to have more children.
IVF is a process in which eggs are removed from a woman’s ovaries and fertilized with sperm in a laboratory. The resulting embryos are then transferred to the woman’s uterus, where they can develop into a baby. IVF has become increasingly popular in recent years, and is now used by many couples who are unable to conceive naturally.
For Musk and Wilson, IVF was the only way they could have more children. They have since welcomed five sons: twins Xavier and Griffin, triplets Damian, Saxon, and Kai.
IVF is not without its risks, however. It can be expensive and time-consuming, and there is no guarantee that it will be successful. Additionally, some people have ethical concerns about the process, as it involves creating embryos outside of the body.
Despite the risks, Musk and Wilson have chosen to use IVF to grow their family. Their decision is a testament to their strength and resilience in the face of tragedy, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope is still possible.
