The Process of Waiting & Being Matched
I've learned over the past few months that this is a true "marathon" and not a sprint. It seemed like every hurdle possible came up but we have overcome it and proudly got matched. Due to my past medical and not making the best health choices it was difficult to find a fertility clinic and once we did it seemed like it was one thing after another. Finally though after all the waiting we finally got the match meet scheduled and once we got talking the nerves settled and everything seemed to go smooth sailing afterwards. It was a conversation
Medical and Psychological Clearance for Surrogacy
Lemme tell you a little something about psychological and medical clearance! Undergoing a comprehensive medical evaluation is a crucial step for surrogacy. Psychological screenings are also essential to ensure emotional preparedness for the journey. These assessments help protect the well-being of both the surrogate and the intended parents. This thorough process ensures a healthy and supported experience for everyone involved. Understanding the medical and psychological aspects of surrogacy is vital for a successful outcome. Going through invasive procedures for surrogacy medical clearance can be understandably challenging. These procedures, while necessary, can cause discomfort and anxiety. It's important to acknowledge the
Becoming a Gestational Carrier with NYSC
When I first decided to become a gestational carrier, I’ll admit, I was nervous. With three children of my own, I wasn’t sure what to expect or how challenging (or easy) the journey would be. Thankfully, I connected with NYSC, and they’ve truly been a guiding force throughout this process. From the start, they’ve been incredibly thorough, providing me with all the information I need to navigate the next steps. After completing my application and receiving the green light to move forward, gathering the necessary information was much simpler than I expected. I easily scheduled appointments with my local doctor
Independent to Agency – My Surrogacy Journey
My journey to surrogacy is a bit different than most. I was in the process of becoming a surrogate for a close friend when some unexpected health complications arose for her, and she decided to put an end to our journey. We had already gone thru getting medical, psychological, and legal clearance and the next step was transfer. I was sad when our journey ended but decided I deeply wanted to help someone grow their family, but I wasn’t sure if I could because of my age (ripe age of 47 here). My lawyer suggested that I reach out to
The Transition of Pre-Screening to Matching
This happens after completing the application and screening process. During the screening process Joe will ask you to send a few pictures of yourself that you would like your profile to be associated with, or pictures that describe you as a person. After choosing your pictures you will also send Joe some little facts about you, things along the lines of what you do for work, how long you and your partner have been in a relationship for (if you have a partner), and what you like to do outside of work or for hobbies. Your profile will be made based
Pre-Screening
"Surrogacy isn't just about carrying a baby..it's about carrying hopes and dreams for a family." -Unknown The starting process of surrogacy is nice, slow, and easy to understand. After submitting my application and being accepted to start moving forward with the application process, I had a few tests such as pap smear, drug testing, and STD testing done. Once cleared from that point on, my OB signed a clearance form that I am "ideal" to be a surrogate, also to have my documents and health records sent over for review. Any forms that needed to be signed by me to
Medical & Psych Clearance
The medical and psych clearance was smooth; the psych clearance came first to make sure I was fit for the role and to ensure I was able to give the IP’s child to them, making sure I understood everything about the process and speak to them about either my concerns or future concerns I may have. We also had a psych meeting with the IPs, including my partner, to ensure we were all on the same page and to determine if we had any concerns for the journey ahead. The psychologist asked great questions that the IPs and I might
Match at First Sight
This was the most highly anticipated part for me; meeting with a potential match was nerve-wracking. It’s almost like a job application: pick me, pick me! I couldn’t wait to find out who I would be carrying for and hear their story. I am emotional when it comes to hearing why someone might need to take on this path; I feel for them and hope I can bond with them in a way that makes their possible first time as expecting parent(s) amazing. When speaking with the possible match, it was like a “match at first sight.” We enjoyed talking,
Pre-Screening with NYSC
I didn’t know how the process worked when applying to become a surrogate. Joe made it easy for me to understand how it would work and that I would need to be patient as it could take some time for paperwork to be reviewed and the application to go through to ensure I fit the criteria to proceed. After submitting my application and getting a thumbs up, we proceeded with the pre-screening; it included getting a drug screening done and a letter of recommendation from my OBGYN, which they made super easy and fast for me. Joe sent me a
Getting Started with NYSC
What a great year we are having! I want to start off by saying that I was extremely nervous to start off becoming a surrogate. I met Joe and his staff when I first submitted my application. They have been so nice to me and helped me get all the documents that were needed and helped me through the checklist. The Zoom call with Joe made me feel at ease and he let me know that the fun part was about to begin with me getting matched with a family. I made the right choice of joining NYSC because they
