What many people don’t realize is that there are many steps to take on the surrogacy timeline before you can even start trying to become pregnant. So how long does surrogacy process timeline take, really? How long does it take to become a surrogate mother? A woman who wishes to become a surrogate mother fillsRead More
We’re Not In It For The Money… which is why an agency is so important to me.
When people find out that I’m a surrogate, the very first thing they usually ask me is “How much do surrogates get paid?” I felt their question was insulting, but I’ve come to realize that it’s just plain curiosity and they’re not judging me. I now tell them “They don’t.”, which is true. We surrogatesRead More
Oh the Changes! Your NEW pregnancy boobs.
Ch-ch-ch-changes (turn and face the strain)… this always gets stuck in my head when I’m thinking about anything prenatal, especially breast changes in pregnancy. There are so many drastic body changes during pregnancy. Some noticeable to the observer, some not so much. Your pregnancy big boobs are definitely a noticeable one. Usually, to the greaterRead More
Building that bond….how Intended Parents act with surrogates
Speaking with IP’s (Intended Parents) and surrogates alike–as well as taking from my own personal experiences–there are two types of relationships that IPs tend to cultivate with their surrogates: familial and business. The familial is how it sounds. The intended parents welcome the surrogate into their lives with open arms, believing that this woman isRead More
What we take for granted
**This surrogate mother story was provided by a wonderful Surrogate named Krystal Taylor-Cahill When I was young, I used to have the fear that I would never be able to have children. It was an irrational fear because I had no reason to believe I could not become pregnant. Later, when I became sexually active,Read More
New California Surrogacy Law takes effect January 1st, 2013
In California, we already have very good surrogacy case-law, but with the passage of California Assembly Bill 1217, we now have new and improved – and positive – California legislation regarding surrogacy which goes into effect on January 1, 2013. The good news is that the very strong case-law in California (which is surrogacy friendlyRead More
The best gift ever…what Surrogate Mothers give their Intended Parents
Is surrogacy worth it? Why become a surrogate? It is one of the longest, roughest and most winding roads that lead someone to consider having a surrogate carry their child. As long as it takes to get there, the journey has just begun when you arrive. A woman who chooses to become a surrogate beginsRead More
Double Trouble… being sick while pregnant
Oh man – oh man – oh man. UGH! I was just starting to feel better. No more nausea, no more vomiting; I can finally keep things down and morning sickness was slowly becoming a thing of the past. Then…BAM! I’ve got a cold. That stuffy, achy, icky-ness feeling that I wish would just goRead More
I Want Candy…information on Gestational Diabetes
From Halloween until Super bowl, the holidays of sweet and savory junk food are upon us and it can be a tough time to just say no! If you’ve ever been pregnant during this tempting time of the year, you will know just how tough avoiding the temptation can be. Even if you haven’t, justRead More
A Womb with a View…the importance of prenatal ultrasounds
The doctor pulls up my shirt and tucks a paper towel down my pants. The next thing I hear is that ketchup bottle sound and feel the freezing cold slime of the gel rolling around on my tummy. But it’s worth it! It’s exciting! One, or two, or (gulp) three?! Could it be a GirlRead More
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