My Surrogacy Journey(Not What I Expected) | Get to Know Me 

My heart aches for you having had that experience. I just finished my first surrogacy journey two months ago as a single mom and I PTL that it turned out better than expected. I wish I could give you a warm hug. Thank you for being you.

Wow thank you for this video ❤

I really hope they’re caring for this baby. They don’t seem like nice people to me

I feel like all they wanted was a baby and definitely not invested in the pregnancy or wanted to be apart of your care along the way

My wife and I are about to enter into a surrogacy contract with a woman who has done this a few times with an agency and is now working independently. Is there anything you would suggest we do or don't do as Intended Parents? (We absolutely plan to keep in touch! My wife already texts her daily!)

Wow that sounds so hard. Starting into this journey. Is there anything in a contract to avoid that?

I feel for you and your journey ❤ I am on my second journey as a surrogate and we have huge hearts to give to others. When situations like this happen it’s devastating. I am glad your sharing your story because every story is so unique and helps spread awareness.

I am sorry for the ignorance of IPs, you are such a great person with a very big heart , ı wonder why you choosed a couple from China , it is so far away and you choosed someone who does not even speak your language , do you wonder how the baby is or are u ok with it ? I wonder why put yourself and your body and surro baby through this not everyone deserves to be parents .

However the parents acted I believe is more a function of their culture that places so much on image and unfortunatly shame and a host of other things that thankfully we are getting better at dealing with in the USA- their noncommunication I believe is about the culture of where they are from more than anything to do with you- and if there is any kind of influence the surrogate gives to the child, even if it isn't your DNA, fine-that kid is really blessed to have been carried by such a warm, articulate woman. BTW I'm neither an IP nor a surrogate or hoping for either , just a mom who watched your video. Oh and your own kids are lucky too! peace be with you.

Thank you so much for posting your story Sarah.❤ I'm so sorry to hear you didn't get the experience you dreamed of, but no question, you did a remarkably beautiful thing. I suspect you are greatly loved for your kindness and generosity by all that know you, and that little boy you brought to life, on a cellular level. 🙌

My wife has cancer and is unable to carry a pregnancy because of her medications (but she's doing VERY well!). We are planning to do surrogacy, but we have two major concerns: 1. Cost! Any advice on grants and fundraising? Or even contract negotiation to lower costs or financial risks even slightly? 2. Telling my parents. My parents and most of my siblings (I'm one of seven) are VERY Catholic. We are terrified of what they will think when we tell them that we're doing this, but that's why we're waiting until the pregnancy is confirmed, so they don't try to talk us out of it. We think that their love for us and the joy of adding a new baby to the family will ultimately supersede their initial feelings, but we're devastated that we are likely not going to have the experience of joyfully announcing to them that we are having our first baby, just like three of my other siblings have had. We're also not sure if it will in fact put a long-term or even permanent strain on our relationship with them. Has anyone ever dealt with this before?

I believe if you match privately the restrictions can be different. I’m a L&D nurse and have seen some situations where I know an agency wouldn’t have medically cleared the surrogate but the IPs took that chance anyways.

Look into different agencies. I was denied by two but finally accepted thru my local agency 😊! Don't give up!

Thank you for your heart. After 4 years of losses and countless tears my husband and I are about to begin our journey as intended parents. I have a lot of fear and unknowns and hearing your heart brings me so much comfort. Thank you for your sacrifice and love

Thank you so much! Doing my first journey with a Chinese couple who says they want lots of communication. Your video was so comforting! There is a lot of stigma around surrogacy and you should definitely not do it just for the money!!

I’m so sad to hear this for you 😢 I’m currently on my first journey and in a similar situation. It’s absolutely heartbreaking and my IPs only live about 90mins away 💔

You are such a beautiful soul and amazing person. That breaks my heart to hear what happened with your intended parents. You have a heart of gold. My fiancé and I have had 3 failed transfers with tested/normal embryos and our doctor suggested surrogacy. We are just starting the journey as IP’s and it blows me away there are amazing people like you that would make this possible for people like me and Keith. I’ve been thinking a lot about my relationship with my gc and how I can support her and be whatever she needs because of what she would be doing for us. Surrogacy is such a complex thing but so beautiful too, and what you did to bring that little boy into the world is nothing short of amazing. ❤

Iam in the matching process❤️❤️

Question, did you go to the support groups? And if so did you share that with the group?

pretty similar experience in a sense. although i regret ever being a surrogate. like i absolutely hated that I ever was one.

How was this couple when you first met them ?

Omg I am so sorry!! I’m starting my first journey. I’m so glad I seen your video!

i hope they were still paying you when they ghosted u

What agency did you go with? Did they decide you could no longer start a new journey ? I’m sorry you went through this, I just got a match too

❤❤ congratulations are your selfless journey. Are there many surrogates who would be willing to do this for single men?

So I'm highly considering this as an option to start a family! Is it likely some surrogates might be open to a double embryo transfer?

Such a great and empowering story!!

Can i be a student and be a surrogate

Thank you 🙏