There is an old saying in Africa that says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Some should take less traditional paths in building their family and realize that sometimes it takes a village to bring a child into one’s life. In surrogacy, this is the case; women help women and families have children. Two examples of these very special women are Amber and Debi. Early on, they decided they wanted to make another family’s dream come true. For both, becoming a surrogate was not a difficult decision.
For Debi, it started when her best friend struggled to get pregnant, they discussed that she would be her surrogate. His friend eventually conceived himself, and this plan was not carried out. However, in the following months, a man Debi went to college with was mentioned as working at Surrogate Solutions after she needed a surrogate. That night, lying in bed, she realized she was ready to see what surrogacy involved and how she could help.
Amber was led to surrogacy because two of her friends were experiencing fertility challenges. Although none of his friends needed to continue, he said he had already invested and started looking for agencies. Surrogate Solutions was introduced to him by another Hello Sister (Surrogates often refer to each other with this term).
Debi and Amber are real Surro Sisters, but with a twist. Debi and Amber completed a sibling surrogacy journey. A sibling surrogacy journey refers to a journey that takes place after a first surrogacy journey is completed. However, the couple is now eager to start a second to have a sibling for their child.
Amber gave birth to the first child for what many consider a unique family. Using Surrogate Solutions, Amber and the family were matched. In Amber’s own words, this match was incredible. Almost immediately, he and the family formed an unbreakable bond and became best friends. He describes it as a wonderful experience from start to finish. However, unfortunately, Amber found out after giving birth that she would never be able to get pregnant. This is not only disappointing for Amber, but also for the family who they know in the future, they want a sibling for their child.
Soon, the family decided to give their little brother or sister. As a result, the family once again turned to Surrogate Solutions. Knowing that Amber couldn’t carry for them, they were nervous because they had a certain level of comfort built up. However, they were fortunate to quickly find a match in Debi, a woman they knew would be perfect for carrying their second child. However, Amber was not left out of this experience. Having experienced such closeness on their first trip, Intended Mom reached out to Amber about her upcoming trip. Amber explained that at first, she thought, “Am I going to sound like the crazy ex-boyfriend?” That was not the case, in fact, far from how the situation turned out. After all, Amber, Debi, and the Intended Mom became best friends over time. All in all, they started group chats, shared stories and milestones, gave advice and even attended a baby shower for this new little one together. These three women share a very personal and intimate story that only a small number of people can relate to.
Both Debi and Amber expressed that attending the baby shower together was the best part of the whole experience. It’s a tremendous opportunity and to see how grateful these people are for what we’ve done, both family and friends, is a joy. Of course, the shower itself is also nice. However, being able to connect with each other even though from different parts of the country gave us all so much joy. We are fortunate that we can continue communication now. When women come together, amazing things can happen.
For those considering surrogacy, Amber offered some advice: Make sure you do lots of research, engage in lots of discussions, and involve yourself in the surrogacy community. You will need to have courageous discussions with your spouse, partner, family, and/or support people about how this journey will fit into your life, what it will look like, and how it will affect your life. in general (it will be a big sacrifice, but one that is really worth it!). Support is a huge aspect of the process, as it cannot be done alone. In conclusion, Ambers said that one of the things she loved about Surrogate Solutions from the beginning was the sisterhood and the endless support from both the surrogates and the Surrogate Solutions team – something that is an integral part of his journey from the beginning!
Finding the right agency will lead to finding the right surrogate to suit your needs and your convenience so that you too have a happy ending. If you are considering surrogacy and want to learn more, contact Surrogate Solutions today.
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