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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Michael W. Frerichs

If some Republicans had their way, my twin sons wouldn’t be here: Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs with his wife, Erica (left); daughter, Ella; and twin sons, Theo and Max (right). (Provided)

Like many people, my wife and I like to take stock of the things we are thankful for at Thanksgiving. This year, the top of our list is easy: We are thankful for the birth of our sons, Theo and Max. We don’t take their existence for granted.

Allow us to explain. Erica suffers from endometriosis, a condition that makes it difficult to conceive a child naturally. But in vitro fertilization made it possible for us to conceive, and we are very thankful for the doctors and nurses who helped us through that process.

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