Forum: Surrogacy Discussions

I have only done this a few times but it was really nice to do this with BOTH our SM's before Mother's Day. DH and I got to see 1st SM and her DH and her 5 kids and even the grandbaby on the phone. (still can't believe she is MY age and is a grandmother!!!) Felt like we were right there with them...

I am a healthy college educated woman interested in egg donation. I am currently 24 yo and working on medical school. Does anyone who have experience on either side have any recommendations on which agency to work with? Or is it possible to go to the route of independent donor? I am in the Metro...

just hoping someone can explain a few things to me.....my older sister is going to carry a child for us...using her eggs and hopefully my hubbys swimmers...we live in diff states...can it be frozen and shipped? also if we have to go with donor sperm how expensive is that?

Hi everyone. After years of trying everything I finally got the first ever positive outcome (albeit with the help of a gestational surrogate)! Today marks 8wk3d and we have had two ultrasounds now with TWO heartbeats (one after a bleeding scare at 6wk5d) and yesterday's showed strong heart rates. ...

Hi friends...well, my husband and I traveled from PA to Utah yesterday for our FET that was done today. Our IPs are in Australia and weren't able to be here so we took lots of pictures and video of the procedure. Of the four embryos we had, 3 divided. They were rated good to fair and we...

Hi All, My husband and I both just found out that neither of our insurance companies will cover the IVF portion of our gestational surrogacy...or anything after, for that matter...anyone know of any insurance companies that will cover this that we can purchase that isn't going to cost us an...

Older DS and younger DS ~ We are counting down the days to when school gets out!!!! Yep, our kindergartner has a countdown list from the teacher for the next 26 days so each week they bring something that is the letter of the alphabet. B week they brought a book, it is c week this week and they...

hello, I was interested in knowing how many tries couples did before becoming successful in Surrogacy? I am on my second attempt. Our last try did not even get pass two weeks. We are using a surrogate in India with donor eggs. Would really be appreciative of some feedback, feeling lonely and...

Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about ALL of for your ultrasound tomorrow. I just can't wait to hear your amazing update!!! Big Happy Hugs!!! :hug: Sirell

Okay folks...I need your help understanding what this may mean for my cycle. I am following a protocol for a FET on 4/5. I stopped BCPs on 3/8 and have been doing 10units of Lupron since 3/4. I was expecting to get a light period 3-5 after stopping BCPs but never got one. I had my first...

Hey! So, found out today that I can't be a GS as I had planned.. boo! I've decided to make it a happy thing, though. Instead, I am seeking GS angels to take my place in the clinic. Not an easy task, though. Wondering if anyone is interested or has suggestions? Thanks!

Hi all, My name is Sue and I am 30 years old. My husband and I got married in September and are ready to start the surrogacy process. We would like to work with an agency in Chicago because we don't know Anyone who could carry for us. My big problem is that I have Cystic Fibrosis. CF is a...

We have a new blogger on FertilityAuthority. Jamie and her husband are just getting started with surrogacy. Thought you might be interested in her surrogacy story. *Pregnancy loss mentioned*

I'm off to India again. This time helping a couple out there with their surrogacy. No idea what clinic they used but they want me there! I hope they reimburse my airfare as I just bought the ticket. I miss my one and three year old already and I haven't left yet. Our next surrogacy party...

I am just checking in. I am 3 days away from our c-section. I ended up coming out to CA after all and have been here for 4 weeks so far. I am here with my youngest. He has been doing a GREAT job taking care of mommy :) I am really having a tough time with the way things are going with my IPs...

I should know this (being a 3x gs) but never asked and just went along with it. Does anyone have a list of what exactly they test for when they do infectious disease testing on us? My mother was asking me and I had no answer. They would tell me to get bloodwork done and I did. Thanks!

Hi all! I just wanted to post an update because I have been MIA for a while and I know many of you do not know me and/or do not remember me. I was a GS 8 years ago for my best friend and last May was approached by another couple to be a GS. Contracts took FOREVER and we are finally underway. I...

Hello - I am hoping I can get some help from those who have been down this road. My DH and I have been struggling with TTC # 1 since 2009. We have done 4 IVF cycles using our eggs/sperm. 1st cycle - Chemical, FET - BFN, 2nd IVF - Miscarriage, 3rd IVF - BFN. We have decided that we want to move...

Hi, New to this site and was wondering if anyone had any experience to share regarding surrogacy in India? It looks like we will have to go the surrogacy route and it's just too expensive here. There are so many facilities that advertise on the web it is hard to sort through them.... ...

OK, I'm not sure if I'm crazy, but I'm exploring becoming a surrogate. I'm currently 16 weeks with our 4th and last. I've spent weeks reading up on surrogacy, and am interested in having some initial talks with an agency. However, I'd love some feedback from the community here, if at all...

I haven't posted here in ages but check in from time to time. My surrotwins are not so little anymore, they are now 11 years old! I met them in 2008 for the first time since they were born and it was wonderful! Hope everyone is well, would love to catch up! Any Canadians here? Here is a pic...

We have two frosties left AA 6 day blast and are considering India for the surrogacy and FET cost savings. We have looked into a couple of clinics and would like to get advice / experiance from people who have gone to India. Please let us know what clinic you used, if it was a good or bad...

hello everyone It's been a long time since I updated ya. I am currently 34 weeks pg with a little boy. My IP's are coming back into the states here in a couple of weeks, they want to make sure they don't miss the delivery. The pregnancy has been more calm since 17 weeks and to be honest the time...