Age Does Not Define You – My reasons for choosing to be a gestational surrogate at 46
At first mention, the idea of an older woman giving birth may seem like a medical challenge, but age isn’t always the best indicator of maternal suitability. We’ve all read the headlines “Labor of Love: Woman carries Her Daughter’s Baby”, or, “A 51-year-old woman...
Infertility doesn’t discriminate: Three different perspectives on people struggling to conceive
Trying to have a baby is a process. Even though you may see friends posting their “Happy surprises” or expected delivery dates on social media, there is a lot of hard work that goes into having a child-we don’t just mean the “under the covers hard work”. Whether you...
On Father’s Day: Parental struggles with infertility that have resonated with me the most.
As I take a moment to reflect on Father’s Day, I’m reminded of all the struggles, the highs and lows, the losses, and the sacrifices I have been through over the past 10 years. This is my third Father’s Day with Nanette, but it’s also over a decade in which I decided...
The Best Things About Being a Single Dad (By Choice)
I’ll admit it: I had no idea what I was getting into back in 2009, when I decided to stop looking for the perfect partner to build a family with and start pursuing the possibility of parenthood on my own as a single dad. I had no idea how long it was going...
Becoming a Surrogate: Am I Qualified?
Curious About Becoming A Surrogate? There are many varied and valid reasons to choose to become a gestational surrogate. Your reason or reasons will be just as unique as you are. While it would be amazing to be able to accept every kind-hearted and...
Becoming a Gestational Surrogate: No Eggs Required!
Canadian Surrogacy By Canadian law, gestational surrogacy is legal and altruistic. It’s a selfless opportunity to give a gift unlike any other. You would allow the use of your body to help support the growth and development of a baby, for people who would...
5 Reasons Your Surrogacy Should Include Fertility Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture) is a system of complementary medicine that involves using needles in the skin and tissues to dispel pain and to alleviate mental, physical and emotional conditions. Treatments have been proven to have many...
Chatter in the Canopy: The Truth About HIV and surrogacy
A beautiful submission from one of our Intended Parents about HIV and surrogacy. It's early morning, and I am on my balcony looking out into the tree canopy. The parrots and cockatoos greet with morning song. I realize that if I pause for a moment, I can...
A Surrogate’s Guide to Getting Pregnant: Traditions, Rituals and Old Wives’ Tales
Is this the magic answer to a successful IVF transfer for surrogates? No! Of course not. Life is complex, ever changing and almost impossible to nail down, unless you’re Chrissy Teigan. That chicky seems to have life down on lock. As with most things in...
Safe Beauty Tips For Surrogates During Pregnancy
Whether you consider yourself a minimalist or hoarder when it comes to beauty tips, items, habits and preferences, some changes should be taken into consideration when preparing to become a gestational carrier (or in preparation for your own baby). There...
Age Does Not Define You – My reasons for choosing to be a gestational surrogate at 46
At first mention, the idea of an older woman giving birth may seem like a medical challenge, but age isn’t always the best indicator of maternal suitability. We’ve all read the headlines “Labor of Love: Woman carries Her Daughter’s Baby”, or, “A 51-year-old woman...
Infertility doesn’t discriminate: Three different perspectives on people struggling to conceive
Trying to have a baby is a process. Even though you may see friends posting their “Happy surprises” or expected delivery dates on social media, there is a lot of hard work that goes into having a child-we don’t just mean the “under the covers hard work”. Whether you...
On Father’s Day: Parental struggles with infertility that have resonated with me the most.
As I take a moment to reflect on Father’s Day, I’m reminded of all the struggles, the highs and lows, the losses, and the sacrifices I have been through over the past 10 years. This is my third Father’s Day with Nanette, but it’s also over a decade in which I decided...
The Best Things About Being a Single Dad (By Choice)
I’ll admit it: I had no idea what I was getting into back in 2009, when I decided to stop looking for the perfect partner to build a family with and start pursuing the possibility of parenthood on my own as a single dad. I had no idea how long it was going...
Becoming a Surrogate: Am I Qualified?
Curious About Becoming A Surrogate? There are many varied and valid reasons to choose to become a gestational surrogate. Your reason or reasons will be just as unique as you are. While it would be amazing to be able to accept every kind-hearted and...
Becoming a Gestational Surrogate: No Eggs Required!
Canadian Surrogacy By Canadian law, gestational surrogacy is legal and altruistic. It’s a selfless opportunity to give a gift unlike any other. You would allow the use of your body to help support the growth and development of a baby, for people who would...
5 Reasons Your Surrogacy Should Include Fertility Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture) is a system of complementary medicine that involves using needles in the skin and tissues to dispel pain and to alleviate mental, physical and emotional conditions. Treatments have been proven to have many...
Chatter in the Canopy: The Truth About HIV and surrogacy
A beautiful submission from one of our Intended Parents about HIV and surrogacy. It's early morning, and I am on my balcony looking out into the tree canopy. The parrots and cockatoos greet with morning song. I realize that if I pause for a moment, I can...
A Surrogate’s Guide to Getting Pregnant: Traditions, Rituals and Old Wives’ Tales
Is this the magic answer to a successful IVF transfer for surrogates? No! Of course not. Life is complex, ever changing and almost impossible to nail down, unless you’re Chrissy Teigan. That chicky seems to have life down on lock. As with most things in...
Safe Beauty Tips For Surrogates During Pregnancy
Whether you consider yourself a minimalist or hoarder when it comes to beauty tips, items, habits and preferences, some changes should be taken into consideration when preparing to become a gestational carrier (or in preparation for your own baby). There...