Surrogacy Blogs
Please follow our Surrogates’ incredible journeys—from pre-screening through matching, embryo transfer, pregnancy, and delivery. Read more about the surrogacy process from their point of view by following the surrogate blogs below.
The Medical and Psych Screening
The reality of this journey really started settling in when the medical and psych screenings began. First up for me
The Legal Process
The contract. Break out the highlighters; there is a lot to go over! First, I selected an attorney from a
The Arrival of Baby M: A Journey of Strength and Joy
On Monday, April 22, 2024, at 38 weeks and 5 days, I started experiencing contractions. Initially 90 minutes apart, they were
Third Trimester Realities: Preparing for Wombmate’s Arrival
This journey feels increasingly real with growth ultrasounds scheduled every four weeks and diligently following medical recommendations. I’m officially three sizes
Second Trimester Milestones: Embracing the Journey
As we celebrate the good standing of all prenatal tests, we find ourselves both joyful and anxious in anticipation of the
Pre-Screening to Matching Process
I thought about being a surrogate for a long time. After I had my daughter, I knew this was something I
Navigating New Beginnings: A Journey Through the 1st Trimester
As we celebrate the successful implantation of our newly named "Wombmate," each day brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety, especially
The Matching Process
Setting up my surrogate profile was rather simple. My only wish was that I did not want to transfer multiple embryos
The Pre-Screening Process
Surrogacy has intrigued me since the day Phoebe Buffet of Friends carried her brother’s babies. As my son was about to
Transfer Process
Getting my body ready to have the embryo transfer was a little frustrating at times. It felt like it was taking
Reflections of my 2nd Transfer!
As the days passed by, marked by sore intramuscular gluteus injections and routine two-hour round trips, I found myself immersed in
Embryo Transfer – Part 1 of 2
After weeks of medications, messages, and countless emails, the day of our embryo transfer was finally scheduled: Cinco de Mayo (5/5/2023).
Delivery & Post-Birth!
My OB allowed me to be scheduled to be induced at 39 weeks so that we could appropriately plan for the
Recovery Period
After birth comes the recovery / postpartum period. I did find this to be more challenging than expected. While the birth
Eviction Day
While birth is an entire topic in itself and everyone’s experience is different, I was scheduled for an induction at 39
