The overall experience of infertility and managing a surrogacy journey is trying for many couples. It’s rare that we have an opportunity to hear from both partners about their shared experience of building their family through surrogacy. We are grateful to Sara and Josh for sharing their journey to parenthood and how it made them […]
Category Archives: Stories of Surrogacy
Ilona’s Story: A First-Time Surrogacy Journey
Like many surrogates, Ilona was first drawn to the idea of being a gestational carrier because she had a close friend who was struggling to have a baby. Ilona offered to be a surrogate for her friend and began researching agencies. She found Egg Donor and Surrogate Solutions and began the application process, but ultimately […]
A Spouse’s Role in The Journey of Egg Donation and Surrogacy
In a recent interview, we had the privilege of speaking with Blake, who generously shared his experience as a supportive spouse in the world of surrogacy and egg donation. Blake’s wife, Katy, decided to pursue egg donation and later in life, surrogacy to help create happy families – a decision that would change their […]
Sibling Journey
There’s nothing quite like the feeling that comes with witnessing intended parents (IPs) meet their child for the first time, knowing you played an important role in helping them create their family. It’s the moment surrogates consistently describe as the best part of their experience, and it often solidifies their desire to pursue another journey. […]
A Surrogacy Journey Filled With Love, Laughter and Lifelong Bonds
Kaitlin says as she scrolled through Facebook one ordinary day, little did she know that she would stumble upon an ad that would reshape the course of her life. It was an ad for a surrogate agency in her area, sparking a journey that would lead her to the wonderful world of surrogacy and […]
A Journey To Parenthood
Michael, a single man in his forties yearning to embrace fatherhood, made a determined choice to have a child through IVF/Surrogacy, recognizing it as the most fitting path for his life. The challenges of international adoption, further complicated by the impact of Covid, as well as the complexities of adopting within the US, led him […]
From Our Hearts to Yours
Welcome to the incredible adventure of Marissa and Kevin, a lively family of four who absolutely adore exciting escapades, outdoor fun, and the warm embrace of togetherness. Their love for quality family time is unshakable, but their journey to expand their family took an unexpected and beautiful twist, introducing them to an extraordinary woman named […]
Sisters & Surrogacy: Supporting Each Other Through the Journey
One of the best things about surrogacy is sisterhood and the community that is created when women come together to support one another through the journey. In honor of Galentine’s Day (Feb. 13th), a holiday dedicated to celebrating female friendships, we want to recognize our incredible Surrogate Solutions community and share the story of two […]
Surro Sisters on a Sibling Journey
There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Some must take less traditional paths to building their family and realize that sometimes it takes a village to bring a child into one’s life. In surrogacy, this is the case; women help women and families to have […]
The Journey of a Two Time Surrogate
A conversation with Debi’s best friend, who was struggling with health issues, led her to consider becoming a surrogate. It would be amazing if she could help her have a baby. As it happened, her friend became pregnant, she did not think about it much more. Three or four months later, she noticed on Facebook […]
Husbands weigh in on their wife becoming a surrogate
When we talk about the surrogacy experience, it is typically from the perspective of the Surrogate. But surrogacy impacts the entire family, not just the woman carrying the baby. Having a committed partner to support her along the way and share in the experience of helping intended parents create their family makes the journey even […]
Building a Relationship with Your Surrogate
For many intended parents, building a relationship with their surrogate is an important part of the journey because it helps them feel connected and involved in the pregnancy. Perhaps no one understands this more than Amy Huston, who has two children (Eli and Hallie) carried by different surrogates and a third on the way. Amy […]