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.
Matching Time!
What a joyful day it is! Let me start off by saying I was super nervous to meet the intended parents.
The Matching Process with NYSC
Lemme tell you a little something about the matching process. Shortly after our initial meeting with the New York Surrogacy Center,
Third Trimester
I am currently halfway through my third trimester, at 33.5 weeks. We’ve had some recent setbacks, as I’ve been diagnosed with
Second Trimester
Well, the second trimester is here and my belly popped out SO fast. I had bought some clothes for the “inbetween
First Trimester
Things with this pregnancy are pretty different in comparison to the pregnancies with my own children. I have a lot of
Getting Started with NYSC
Application process was smoothly and swiftly. Joe and Mackenzie made it simple and easy to follow the checklist. I submitted my
The Pre-Screening Process with NYSC
Lemme tell you a lil' somethin about... pre-screening. Initially, I had gone through "Surrogacy Is" for my advocacy and gateway into
The One With the Embryo Transfer
After legal was complete, we waited for my cycle to start again before preparing for the embryo transfer process. I then
Agency Pre-Screening
The agency pre-screening/application process, hmmmm, what a long process it is! Hi, I’m Anna and I’m in the process of applying
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
