tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post8217526029531130083..comments2023-11-22T02:46:00.426-06:00Comments on our surrogacy adventure: surrogacy with or without an agencyJaymeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05386596837111351204noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-56757546897176791602008-08-25T22:34:00.000-05:002008-08-25T22:34:00.000-05:00That plop you just heard?My heart, hitting my feet...That plop you just heard?<BR/><BR/>My heart, hitting my feet.<BR/><BR/>I knew I liked you, but now, well girl, I just love you!!<BR/><BR/>What an awesome IP you will be to your surro, and an awesome mama when the time is right!!The Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05473465922682305315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-50467879108931402662008-08-24T00:03:00.000-05:002008-08-24T00:03:00.000-05:00Im so glad I read this post. I live in Perth (Aust...Im so glad I read this post. I live in Perth (Australia) and the government is finally about to enact surrogacy laws. We are just starting to think about the 'what if's', and I'm eager to get every bit of information, advice and experience I can. <BR/><BR/>~ICLW~Bechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475383139764141252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-3963439352268748852008-08-23T18:38:00.000-05:002008-08-23T18:38:00.000-05:00thanks for the comment on my blog. i am glad you'v...thanks for the comment on my blog. i am glad you've found a system that works for you. After all we go through, doing it the best way for you is what matters most.Josée Martenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12774124942554313863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-5317211545871865292008-08-23T17:30:00.000-05:002008-08-23T17:30:00.000-05:00Here from ICLW...Thanks very much for sharing your...Here from ICLW...<BR/>Thanks very much for sharing your thought process. It seems like the same principles would be true with many kinds of family-building like donors and adoption. I'm hoping that IVF will work for us, but if not and we need to move on to another route, I think your post will be very helpful to us. Best wishes to you throughout the journey!Baby Smiling In Back Seathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483533946303787478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-13640453234480423292008-08-23T14:55:00.000-05:002008-08-23T14:55:00.000-05:00I completely understand wanting to use an agency f...I completely understand wanting to use an agency for the process. Like the first commenter said, I wouldn't attempt to try to sell or buy a house by myself and I am a "retired" Realtor and that is like a hill of beans compared to the huge process you are going through. I am glad you posted on my site so I can add you to my blog roll and follow you on your wonderful journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-24270780329445800232008-08-23T13:44:00.000-05:002008-08-23T13:44:00.000-05:00Your words are so genuine and it makes me want to ...Your words are so genuine and it makes me want to fly out right now and meet you for a cup of coffee. It makes me feel like I wish I could give you the gift your looking for. *I swear I'm not a stalker or crazy* Good luck in your journey. I hope I can follow you through it with your blog. Have a GREAT weekend!<BR/>-D *ICLW*Beautiful Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425541240465474148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-13042057520783085842008-08-23T11:22:00.000-05:002008-08-23T11:22:00.000-05:00Your journey looks to be one filled with some admi...Your journey looks to be one filled with some administrative tasks, a few fears and a lot of unknowns. I hope it all goes perfectly and you are holding your baby soon. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>(Visiting for ICLW)bbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580471430520131077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-40606994878044880282008-08-23T11:04:00.000-05:002008-08-23T11:04:00.000-05:00Your story is truly an amazing one! When we were b...Your story is truly an amazing one! When we were beginning our IVF cycle - my peri (high risk OB) told us that depending on how much my unicornuate uterus stretched would determine if I could carry a pregnancy. If not, then it would be either surrogacy or adoption. My husband and I both decided that we would pursue surrogacy first if needed. So I am really looking forward to following your journey and I am so excited for all that lays ahead for you. I think you have an amazing attitude and it is just like a breath of fresh air!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816972200056579468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-50479096345961692212008-08-23T10:46:00.000-05:002008-08-23T10:46:00.000-05:00Thank you for your comment.... wow, what an advent...Thank you for your comment.... wow, what an adventure you are on. I envy you for this. I would be terrified. It sounds like you have it all taken care of and I look forward to reading about your adventure and I really look forward to pictures of your baby when that time comes. ICLWJennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499502329602777628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-57014878387261068802008-08-23T08:16:00.000-05:002008-08-23T08:16:00.000-05:00wow, you are incredibly brave and i can't imagine ...wow, you are incredibly brave and i can't imagine how strong you must have to be to do what you are doing with such grace. i think you are making a wise decision in going through an agency for surrogacy. i wish you all the luck in the world.<BR/><BR/>and, thanks for the comment - ICLW.Tiffaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800505119230097409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-41820414264100863862008-08-23T07:06:00.000-05:002008-08-23T07:06:00.000-05:00I'm stopping by from ICLW. It really sounds like ...I'm stopping by from ICLW. It really sounds like you are doing everything the best way that you can and that you are really in touch with your own feelings and on the lookout for others.<BR/>Great job!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00918826364837237450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-52100600622465235952008-08-23T06:33:00.000-05:002008-08-23T06:33:00.000-05:00...an incredible story! I wish you the best of eve......an incredible story! I wish you the best of everything...<BR/>-*-ICLW-*-'Murgdan'https://www.blogger.com/profile/00740095971968567222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-58757658400881831792008-08-23T01:40:00.000-05:002008-08-23T01:40:00.000-05:00Here from IComLeavWe...What a well written post an...Here from IComLeavWe...<BR/><BR/>What a well written post and well thought out plan. <BR/>I wish you all the best on this precious journey.<BR/><BR/> (adoption,pregnancy loss, IVF twins)<BR/><A HREF="http://mylittledrummerboys.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">My Little Drummer Boys</A><BR/><BR/>thanks for visiting me.♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-68110750900025900862008-08-22T23:34:00.000-05:002008-08-22T23:34:00.000-05:00p.s. Lovely photographs on Etsyp.s. Lovely photographs on EtsySoralishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134991337688208295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-65089026859830355412008-08-22T23:33:00.000-05:002008-08-22T23:33:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog!I am hoping the age...Thanks for stopping by my blog!<BR/><BR/>I am hoping the agency makes your ride a little easier and you get to just enjoy the good parts. Wishing you the best in the process. Good luck!Soralishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134991337688208295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-78153673988044714742008-08-22T23:02:00.000-05:002008-08-22T23:02:00.000-05:00I swear lady, if you're still looking for a surrog...I swear lady, if you're still looking for a surrogate in a year or so.............<BR/><BR/>;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-15715353953558970572008-08-22T22:26:00.000-05:002008-08-22T22:26:00.000-05:00Good luck with this new journey that you are takin...Good luck with this new journey that you are taking.<BR/><BR/>Stopping by from ICLW...Photogrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13709453130822429881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-36319804816515526152008-08-22T21:31:00.000-05:002008-08-22T21:31:00.000-05:00I am a surrogate that uses the phrase "we are preg...I am a surrogate that uses the phrase "we are pregnant", but I've never once felt non-genuine in saying it. I may be pregnant, but I'm not busy wondering how these babies are going to change my life.<BR/>Although proclaiming oneself as pregnant is an actual medical term, so much more is being conveyed when you say that you're pregnant. When announcing a pregnancy to people it generally signifies something greater than 'a baby is growing'. It's the beginning of a life changing event.<BR/>Although I never went around saying 'we're pregnant' with my own, to say 'we're pregnant' as a surrogate to me conveys the bigger picture-my IP's are expecting their dream. My next sentence is always "my IP's are so excited".<BR/><BR/>I also hope that it's an easy way I can help my IM feel involved and connected, perhaps I'm wrong on this thought.Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11484266497636150659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-54637190607812594442008-08-22T21:23:00.000-05:002008-08-22T21:23:00.000-05:00We were offered using a gesational carrier as the ...We were offered using a gesational carrier as the best choice of another pregnancy. It's a huge thing to even think about. Adding you to my feed reader :) (ICLW)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-87435406278596076862008-08-22T21:08:00.000-05:002008-08-22T21:08:00.000-05:00Here from ICLW.You are on an incredible exciting j...Here from ICLW.<BR/><BR/>You are on an incredible exciting journey, and I am pleased to be able to read about it!<BR/><BR/>Mule farts..heh heh....<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to you!kateypie35https://www.blogger.com/profile/06947085438480441265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-82070709402767641242008-08-22T20:52:00.000-05:002008-08-22T20:52:00.000-05:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the "We'r...I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the "We're pregnant" thing is just fake. Best wishes on your journey, an agency makes a lot of sense!faedrakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14971637685939592979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998353539575924667.post-80631742834662547182008-08-22T19:28:00.000-05:002008-08-22T19:28:00.000-05:00I wouldn't even want to manage all the paperwork a...I wouldn't even want to manage all the paperwork and legal hassle of buying and selling my own house, forget about managing something like this, with all of the emotional weight that comes with watching your child be nurtured to life by another woman's womb. The experience of being pregnant is often more detached and unreal than I've heard discussed. Nine months go by quickly, but the day-to-day march is long and slow. I can certainly understand how being involved in every living and breathing detail of the pregnancy can be overwhelming for an IM; but were I in the situation, I'd rather have a chance to get overwhelmed by the pregnancy than by paperwork, insurance claims, and legal proceedings. Becoming a mother shouldn't mean you have to turn into a lawyer first.Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388052616712145572noreply@blogger.com