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 […]
Tag Archives: Intended parents
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 […]
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 […]
Meet Maggie & Yancey, can you be their solution?
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 […]
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 […]
Former 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 […]
Why Surrogates Should Select Their Own Attorney
Written by: Stefan Beuge, Esq Florida, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Nevada (to name a few) all law requires a legal contract between a surrogate and a Commissioning Intended Parent(s). Like any other contract, a surrogacy contract describes each party’s rights and obligations and governs the relationship between the parties. An attorney for the Commissioning Intended […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Perfect Match
One of the most exciting and essential early milestones in any surrogate’s journey is matching with the intended parents. Surrogates and intended parents share a special, emotional, and joyous experience unlike any other over the course of roughly a year. The surrogate-intended parents’ relationship is the key foundation to a successful and happy pregnancy for […]
Meet Colt & Manny, can you be their solution?
Meet Colt and Manny! After contacting one another on Myspace over 16 years ago and starting to date, they ultimately got married in 2017. Colt and Manny have both always dreamed of having a family together and were fortunate enough to meet a wonderful woman in early 2020 who carried their firstborn child for them! […]
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. […]