Who knew it could take more than two people to have a baby? In a world where infertility is no longer a taboo topic, this podcast will take you through all the different aspects of surrogacy and egg donation through the lens of many who walk this journey in different ways. My name is Whitney […]
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Meet Matt & Mert, Can You Be Their Solution?
Matt and Mert’s story began with a swipe to the right on an online dating site. Matt, a CPA from the UK, traveled to Texas and quickly found himself captivated by the culture. Little did he know that his journey would lead him to Mert, who had also moved to Texas from Turkey to attend […]
Meet Derek & Mylene, Can You Be Their Solution?
Derek and Mylene have been married 5 years and are proud parents to sweet Harper, who is now 3 years old. During her pregnancy with Harper, Mylene experienced severe medical complications which required 2 surgeries to remove blood clots and then bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy. Despite not having clear answers, she […]
Meet David & Lindsey, Can You Be Their Solution?
David and Lindsey share an unwavering love for life and a deep desire to share this joy with a family of their own. Growing up in Florida, and Kansas, respectively, they found their paths converging after attending the University of Texas. They crossed paths at a singles happy hour, and from that moment on, their […]
Meet Madi and Nate, Can You Be Their Solution?
Madi and Nate have been dreaming of starting a family for years. They come from big, loving families and cherish the relationships they have with their siblings, nieces, and nephews. They long to add a little one of their own to the mix and are ready to embark on the journey of parenthood. But Madi’s […]
Meet Mike & Kara, Can You Be Their Solution?
Mike and Kara’s love story is one for the books. They met in college in 2008 and hit it off instantly. Mike knew there was something special about Kara and took a bold step by calling her to just talk. Hours flew by without either of them realizing it, and that’s how their love story […]
Meet Len and Julie, Can You Be Their Solution?
Len and Julie are a loving couple who have been on a journey to start a family for the past 18 months. Julie has gone through five rounds of IVF and embryo transfers, but unfortunately, she cannot carry a baby. They have been blessed with genetically healthy embryos but are in need of a surrogate […]
Meet Amy & Russell, Can You Be Their Solution?
Amy and Russell have been married 5 years and live in South Texas. They have been working hard to build a family for the past five years, knowing they would face challenges getting pregnant, and have gone through lots of heartbreaking losses. It took several rounds of IVF before they had healthy embryos to transfer. […]
Why do you want to be a surrogate?
There are many different reasons that women choose to be a gestational carrier. We love hearing the reasons and it is one of the first questions we ask during the application process. Often, they will mention a family member or friend who has experienced infertility. Other times, it is simply that as mothers themselves, they […]
Meet Holly & Eric, Can You Be Their Solution?
Holly and Eric were coworkers who connected on a deeper level at a work lunch. They quickly found themselves in their own little world talking and joking around. The chemistry that they had was undeniable, and even though they came from very different backgrounds they quickly found that they had a lot in common. A […]
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 […]
10 Traditions for Your New Family
We are incredibly happy for our intended parents at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions who welcomed their long-awaited little ones this year! This holiday season and the new year are a wonderful time to start new traditions that will help build memories and serve your family for years to come. Below are 10 ideas to […]
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 […]
Intended Parent Timeline
Welcome! You are either thinking about surrogacy or you are embarking on your surrogacy journey! We know that it can be overwhelming with all of the calendars, appointments, and steps so we wanted to help guide you with this timeline. Of course, you have your personal care coordinator and our team that will also be […]
Lindsey and Jeremy’s Dreams are Fulfilled
Having children was something my husband and I knew we wanted before we got married. We intended to try for a year before turning to IVF. Several of our friends and family members had done IVF, so we felt that it was the logical next step. Despite a smooth embryo creation process, multiple transfers failed. […]
Bob’s Dreams Fulfilled as a New Dad
Bob dreamed of becoming a father, but he was not sure if that would be possible. A single man is not what many people picture when they think of “family.” But becoming a parent was the most important thing in his life right now, and he was willing to travel the distance on his own. […]
Considering Surrogacy in 2023?
Open enrollment is a critical time for our agency. It’s the time of year when gestational carriers who do not have a health insurance plan that covers surrogacy can apply for one through the Marketplace (also known as the Affordable Healthcare Act). For 2023, the open enrollment period begins November 1, 2022, and ends January […]
Texas Surrogate Journey
Choosing surrogacy as the right path for you to have children is a very personal decision. Often times, it is a decision couples feel very alone in when they begin to consider and research surrogacy. That’s why we’ve made the decision to share real couples’ stories of surrogacy – to answer questions, and to also […]
Meet Melanie & Will, can you be their solution?
Twelve years ago, Melanie and Will met through Melanie’s cousin while they were both attending Texas Tech University. Neither Melanie nor Will subscribe to the hype of Valentine’s Day, but of all days, that is the day Will asked Melanie out to dinner. They have grown together, experienced great joy together, and walked through grief […]
Meet Bob, can you be his solution?
Bob is a very genuine and caring man who has always wanted children for as long as he can remember. He lives in a small town in Kansas …the kind of place where kids still ride bikes and play outside until it gets dark. He is very close to his family and friends in his […]