[FSC was] amazing! Everyone there knows how to talk to you, they are there for you, they are there for you when you need them! I kept calling and emailing them with questions and not only did they get back to me right away, but they were very kind in their answers to my questions. At no time was I made to feel like a bother or an irritant! – R&F of FSC Parents
R&F decided to pursue surrogacy after a long journey through IVF. They reached FSC in 2011 and welcomed their beautiful twins in 2012 with the help of TeamFSC Surrogate Jill. They are now the parents of two very active ten year olds!
Please describe yourself and your partner. Is there anything you want to share about how you met, or what your life is like together now?
We are older and infertile parents and now parents of two high-energy 10-year-old twins! We never get bored! 🙂
Have you researched other ways to start a family? Why did you choose surrogacy?
We did 8 IUI and 7 IVF; both methods are with my eggs and donor eggs. We are looking into adoption but given our ages, it would be very difficult.
Tell us about your journey. Are there any special events or difficulties along the way?
The beginning was overwhelming at first. There’s a ton of paperwork, lawyer visits, doctor visits, and phone calls to catch up on. However, knowing what the outcome would be made it easier to deal with it. What helped the most was that both my husband and our alternate were calm (I’m very type A!) – it made everything go smoother! Especially when she gets pregnant, my husband and I can sit back and relax.
Do you remember what you thought/felt when you first held your child?
I was so overwhelmed – both excitement and nervousness!
Is there anything you’ve learned along your journey that you wish you’d known when you started pursuing surrogacy?
That my husband and I both spent more time learning what it would be like to be first-time parents – we should have read more books, looked online, taken classes, etc. We are lucky that we have a ton of family support which has helped a lot!
Do you have any advice for other couples/individuals who may be considering surrogacy as a way to start their own family?
Make sure you find an alternative that makes you feel really good! We are so lucky – Jill is amazing. We are still in touch with him.
Remember not to sweat the small stuff! It will happen! If you look back on your journey, you’ll be amazed at how quickly time flies – before and during pregnancy (and since, too!).
If you want to learn more about becoming a parent through surrogacy or egg donation, request a free consultation with one of our Client Relations Managers today!
