So your wife is becoming a surrogate. First off— you should be proud of your wife, but also of yourself. It takes an incredible kind of strength, empathy, and heart to carry a child for someone else. And while she’s doing the heavy lifting (literally),...
Mother’s Day is a day when mothers everywhere are celebrated for the love, care, and strength they bring to the lives of their children. But for gestational surrogates, this day holds a deeper, more nuanced meaning. You are not only a mother yourself, but you...
When it comes to surrogacy, it’s not just about finding someone to carry a baby. There’s a lot more going on behind the scenes to make sure the process is safe for everyone involved—the surrogate, the baby, and the intended parents. In the beginning, it...
Whether you're struggling with infertility, same-sex parents, or just need a second person to assist with the baby-making process, surrogacy can be the perfect solution. Once that major decision is made, though, a whole new question pops up: Should you go through a surrogacy agency...
Becoming a surrogate isn’t something most people consider at some point in their lives. It’s not like learning how to drive or choosing a career path, two milestones that most of us encounter. The decision to carry a child for another family is unique, and...
Hip Hip Hooray it’s Transfer Day! You and your surrogate have been working so hard to (finally) get to this day! While you have already answered so many questions, one still remains….how many embryos will you be transferring today? The answer isn’t so black and white...
The New Year brings on many things including hope, an opportunity to start something new, or a chance to make dreams come true. If making someone’s dream come true of becoming parents is one of your resolutions, this post is for you! Being a surrogate requires...
Giving the gift of family is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give another person. So how do you even begin to say “thank you”? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, we have compiled five ideas on ways to show your thanks to your surrogate...
Hip-Hip Hooray it’s Transfer Day! Wake,Pray, Transfer day! Sticky vibes! We have all seen the shirts, heard the phrases, and prayed the prayers. But what do you say or do when the embryo doesn’t stick? Unfortunately it does happen, and the most important thing to know is that it...
You have jumped through all the hoops and the day is finally arriving, delivery day!! You’re excited, nervous, and every emotion in between. So what should you expect on delivery day? The answer to this question is not so black-and-white. The truth is there are...