Meet Sara!
Q: What led you to become a Surrogate?
I’ve always been interested in surrogacy but never really looked into it until a friend of mine went through her first trip. This allowed me to really see the whole process because I was able to follow his journey closely and ask questions along the way.
Q. Who has been the most important person supporting your journey?
My spouse. I certainly couldn’t have done it without him.
Q. What made you decide to choose your Intended Parents?
After reading a few profiles, their profile just spoke to me. Their infertility journey was heartbreaking and I just knew they were the ones I wanted to help.
Q. What were some of the highlights of your trip?
The biggest highlight of my trip was seeing the intended parents hold their baby for the first time. The many milestones throughout including hearing the heartbeat at each visit were also highlights.
Q. Do you have any advice for women interested in becoming a gestational surrogate?
Don’t rush the process. Do your research ahead of time and ask questions so you can make an informed decision.
Q. How do you feel about your experience working with Family Source Consultants?
Overall, I can say I had a positive experience. I can’t compare it to other trips as this is the first trip I’ve ever done but I can’t imagine going through the process without the help given by all the staff at FSC.
Q. What’s the funniest/weirdest/most common question you’ve been asked as a surrogate? How did you answer?
Question: So, you just give the baby away after giving birth? Answer: Yes, because the baby is not mine.
Q. How has being a surrogate affected your life?
The feeling of being able to help complete someone else’s family is indescribable. I’m ready to enjoy time with my family for now but I’m not ruling out another trip in the future.
Q. Was this pregnancy different than your other pregnancies? If so, how?
Yes. This pregnancy was different because I had round ligament pains early on and I never experienced that myself. I was also super nauseous while on the medications and during the whole first trimester which I also didn’t experience with myself.
Q. How did you prepare yourself for separation from the baby after birth?
Before I even started the trip I had many conversations with my wife about it. We always talk about “the baby” and not “we say”. When talking to our kids, we also made sure to never tell the sister to help them understand the whole process as well. I generally just keep the intended parents in mind the whole time and look forward to handing their baby to them at the end of the trip.
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