Maggie and Yancey have been married for 4 years, but they have known each other much longer. They met their freshman year of college in South Carolina and ran in the same circles by their sophomore year. As fate would have it, Maggie was randomly assigned a dorm room directly under Yancey’s room. “At the […]
Tag Archives: Intended parents
Tips for a Healthy Surrogate Pregnancy in 2023
Happy New Year to our surrogate community! We are so grateful for you and your role in helping to create happy families. As a gestational carrier, the main goal is to deliver a healthy baby and hand her over to her parents, who have been anxiously awaiting her arrival. It is truly a magical moment […]
Intended Parents Share Updates on Their Families
Throughout the past year, we’ve had an opportunity to share some remarkable stories about how families are created through surrogacy. And it wouldn’t be possible without you – the incredible women who are part of our Surrogate Solutions community! Our team is truly grateful for each and every one of you and the role you […]
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 […]
Three-Time Surrogate Finds Her Passion in Educating Others About Surrogacy
When it comes to surrogacy, Kiely is a pro in every sense of the word. She has completed three surrogacy journeys and also has two children of her own – sons Robbie (age 12) and Ronin (age 8) – with her husband, Dean. The desire to help intended parents (IPs) who cannot carry a child […]
Meet Nick & Brandi, can you be their solution?
Nick and Brandi have been married for nine years, but Brandi still recalls the heartbreak she felt when the doctor told her she would never be able to carry her own child. It all started when she was 16 years old and was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. At age 18, Brandi had her first surgery […]
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. […]
Ready for Another Journey!
Gestational surrogates choose to travel the path of surrogacy for a variety of different reasons. Many women want to share the joy they have found in becoming a parent by helping other couples who cannot have a child on their own. Other women have simply enjoyed being pregnant and miss the experience despite their own […]
Lactation Counselor Provides Tips for Exclusively Pumping
Juli Velasquez is highly regarded among our Surrogate Solutions community as the go-to expert on exclusively pumping. As a three-time gestational carrier (single female born in 2015, boy/girl twins born in 2017, and single male born in 2020), Juli pumped after each journey to provide breast milk for her surro babes. She also breastfed both […]
“Do you tell a child that they were conceived via egg or sperm donor?”
Written by: Dr. Shannon M. Clark, MD Cheryl Whitney-Huebner, Image Studios Group LLC I knew that trying to become a first-time mom at 40 would be tough. My fears were realized when my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Although that loss was devastating, I had no idea just how much more disappointment I was about to […]
ASRM Guidelines: What Surrogates Need to Know
If you are considering a surrogacy journey, we first and foremost want to thank you for your generosity in wanting to help intended parents achieve their dream of having a family. Our team could not do what we do without our amazing surrogates. As an agency, we follow the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) […]
Our family is how it always should have been
Written By: Carrie Collier-Brown At age 31, Carrie Collier-Brown was on the verge of an exciting new phase in her life. She had just graduated from law school and was preparing to take the bar exam. A newlywed, she was also looking forward to starting a family and had been trying to conceive for just […]
Pregnant with a Purpose: Documenting the Surrogacy Journey
As a first-time surrogate excited to start her journey, Veronica knew she wanted to document the entire experience. She searched on Amazon and Etsy for surrogacy journals but couldn’t find one that she really liked. After seeing a TikTok video where a woman explained how to publish a book on Amazon, Veronica decided to create […]
My Family’s role in my surrogacy journey
Becoming a surrogate is a monumental experience to embark upon, both for you individually, as well as your family as a whole. Your spouse will be your strongest source of physical and emotional support during your surrogacy, so it is important to make this big decision together. Begin by engaging in an honest and open […]
It is almost Delivery Day…
You and your Intended Parents have made it! It is almost Delivery Day & we are so excited for you all. Starting to prepare for this day is very important, especially with surrogacy. Delivery day is a big day for everyone involved, even if the surrogate has already had her own child and knows what […]
Cervical Cancer Survivor Welcomes Son Via Surrogate
Last year, we featured the story of Raquel, a young cervical cancer survivor who was on a journey to grow her family through surrogacy. Raquel and her fiancé, Carl, welcomed their son, Max, in November 2021. In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share an update on Raquel’s story. Below, she shares her […]
Madison’s Story: Moving forward after loss and finding joy in parenthood
Stories of loss among intended parents (IPs) are all too common. We know most IPs have already spent years trying to conceive before they arrive at Surrogate Solutions to help them build their families. Madison’s journey to parenthood was especially difficult with four rounds of IVF, two miscarriages (herself and a surrogate), and multiple embryo […]
Surrogate Matching Process
As a surrogate, there are many benefits to working with a qualified agency like Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, and it begins with the matching process. Our team is committed to ensuring you are paired with intended parents (IPs) who are a great fit for you and your family. To help facilitate a successful match, […]
Thank You to Our Amazing Surrogates and Egg Donors!
In honor of Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to share our gratitude for the amazing women who help us create happy families each and every day. This year, we have matched nearly 200 intended parents with compatible surrogates and egg donors to help them grow their families! We are incredibly thankful to you […]