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.
More Than Just Appointments: Preparing Heart and Body for Surrogacy
When it was time for my medical and psychological clearance, I was actually excited — especially because it meant a trip
Diving into Surrogacy
How has this pregnancy differed or been similar to your own previous pregnancies (cravings, symptoms, showing earlier, etc.)? Overall, this pregnancy
The Delivery and Post-Birth Process
The delivery and post-birth process was truly the perfect ending to such an incredible journey. Knowing I was being induced, the
Third Trimester!
The third trimester is when I really started to feel pregnant, and the excitement grew every single day. Toward the end
Halfway There – Second Trimester!
In the second trimester, things became nerve-wracking around the 20-week anatomy scan. Due to my BMI, I was required to see
The First Trimester Rollercoaster!!
The first trimester was a rollercoaster, but not for the usual pregnancy reasons! I ended up getting the flu for two
Embryo transfer!!!
My support person (my boyfriend) and I traveled up to Rochester, NY, to stay with our intended parents (IPs) the night
Recovery:
I am loving the recovery period this time around. It is much different than my last surrogacy journey where I had
Ryan’s Grand Entrance:
Baby Ryan decided to make an earlier appearance. I was scheduled for an induction, but we didn’t make it to that
3rd Trimester:
We are ready to have this baby! Third trimester I felt so large and uncomfortable. I felt bad for how much
2nd Trimester:
Typically, people love the second trimester, but for some reason this is the time I get intense migraines, and I personally
1st Trimester:
After receiving the positive HCG levels, we went for an ultrasound around 7 weeks, and a heartbeat was confirmed. We were
The hope of a boy – Embryo Transfer Process:
This was my second time around with the embryo transfer process, so you would think I’d be a pro between the injections,
Welcome to the Second Trimester!
Lemme tell you a lil something about trimester 2! I am very happy to announce that the morning sickness is completely
My Surrogacy Journey: Pre Screening and Application Process
The very first part of the application process for me started on May 27th when I submitted my application with the agency. Hitting
