I was day dreaming the other day and The Sound of Music came in my mind, so I figured I'd do a little post . . . minus the " . . . Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels . . "
These are few of my favorite things, about Surrogacy
* Reading the Profile of the Intended Parents . . . how they met, describing each other (for George and Sanj I loved reading about their wedding!)
* Having a great Match Meeting- you leave just knowing this is the Couple you're going to help turn into a Family.
* The Excitement when your meds arrive . . . something is finally happening!
* Telling the IPs that you're pregnant . . . and that your "high number" may mean twins! (I'm 2 for 2 on this one!)
* Witnessing the IPs hear the heart beat or see their embryos/fetus' on the ultrasound for the first time.
* Being able to Blog about my experiences.
* Seeing how excited your Intended Parents are . . . and how nervous they get as you approach the due date.
* Finding out what the genders are . . . hearing the Ultrasound Tech now call them the IP's son(s) or daughter(s) . . .
* Meeting Other Surrogates who "totally get it" (Thank you Facebook and other Blogs!)
* Feeling that you are making a difference in several people's lives. including your own.
* Seeing people's reactions when I tell them I'm a surrogate- and the conversation that follows.
* Having the IPs meet and spend time with my kids- that way they get to know me better and also my kids can see, first hand, that two men can love each other and have a family if they wish.
* Being able to educate people on Surrogacy (answering questions, blogging, etc.)
* Babies!!!!
* The look on the Parent's faces in the delivery room as their child/children make their entrance.
* The tears shed by the grandma and other family members moments and days past the birth . . . including the hugs and thank you's for helping make their sons the parents they deserve to be.
* Having my kids meet the babies in the hospital . . . a great lesson on giving and what makes a family. Plus, Ruby loves holding babies! :)
* Being able to go home and not raise additional kids :) - i.e. wake up for feedings, changing diapers, etc.
* Getting email and phone call updates on how things are going, including pictures and visiting my surro- families . . . . whether it be for days, weeks, months or years.
* Knowing that even after the birth, we will always be a part of each other lives, even if just by a memory of the wonderful and exciting year (or more) that we grew a family.
OMG, I could have written the exact same list!! Being a surro is an amazing experience. I feel privileged to help others in such an extraordinary way. I always thought that I would do it only once but after the amazing birth of my first surrobaby, I just had to do it again. Now I am on my third and final (most likely) journey. It really is an awesome ride. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your list! I agree! I am just starting my 2nd journey and I am so excited!
ReplyDeleteIm on my first and just got my meds the other day....at the begining and so excited for the intended father!!!
ReplyDeleteHi there! I just recently came across your blog and I am hooked! I am in the beginning stages of becoming a surrogate--Just waiting to be chosen :) Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to getting to know you.
ReplyDeleteI have my ultra sound in the morning and fingers crossed we will know when we leave just who these 2 little people are:) Loved your list and can't wait to get to the delivery room/grandmas crying/no-sleep deprivation part! Thanks for sharing...Oh and Angele just told me who your IF'S were..Super cool but was it alot of pressure?
ReplyDelete@Missy- No it was great. My agency did a good job matching me both times with father's I'd totally get along with. All four were amazing. I've really lucked out.
ReplyDeleteIt's just a bummer not being able to share pictures and blog specifics because regardless of who they are, the journey was awesome.