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September 13, 2019

Attending the Baby Shower

As a surrogate, being invited to the intended parent’s baby shower can be exciting and awkward at the same time. Here are a few stories and experiences from our surrogates. Rebecca’s story I am a surrogate, and I am 6 months pregnant. This is my first surrogacy and I am loving every minute of it. […]

September 5, 2019

Advice from Surrogates…

What if you could have advice from seasoned surrogates with experience? Well, look no further! We asked our former surrogates for advice they would give to any new surrogate and this is what they said…Speak up It is part of your birth experience as well. During your journey you have rights, just as the intended […]

August 29, 2019

Ready for Delivery

Packing for the hospital can seem like a daunting task. What will make you feel comfortable during your hospital stay? For some, these items are a MUST. For others, they are nice to have, depending on how long you are admitted. It is great to be organized and prepared by week 36. It is also […]

August 22, 2019

Testimony from a surrogate

Hi, my name is Susan and I am a 1x gestational carrier with Surrogate Solutions. I have always believed that if you are able to help someone, you should! What better way to do that than to help create a family? I read an article about surrogacy two years ago and sat back thinking, “That’s […]

August 15, 2019

Oklahoma Surrogacy

Our very own Program Director and Heart of Surrogate Solutions, Gayle Garrett, was at the official signing of the Surrogacy Bill in Oklahoma. While it was not illegal, there is now a legal framework established to protect intended parents and surrogates in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Intended Parents and attorneys, Laura and Andy Long, worked tirelessly to […]

August 15, 2019

Finding Womb For Baby

Hello everyone! My name is Laura Pollard. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for nearly seven years, and together we have three boys (5yo, 3yo, and 18mo). I began my journey with Surrogate Solutions last year in late October. The application process was very much a “hurry up and wait” type of […]

August 8, 2019

A Baby on the Way

We are intended parents with a baby on the way. In fact, any day he will be here. The road to get here has been long and rough, but we are so thankful that we are here. Ever since we started dating, my husband and I have discussed having a big family. We never thought […]

July 22, 2019

Creating Families through Surrogacy

My goal was to help create families through surrogacy! Of course, we always think about the parents-to-be and their struggles to get to where they are on this path to surrogacy. We don’t often think about their extended family members and what this baby also means to them. Surrogacy can help create grandparents, aunts, uncles, […]

June 24, 2019

How do I Actually Get Pregnant as a Surrogate?

You have met the perfect intended parents, and you have a “beautiful uterus”, but how do you actually get pregnant and become a surrogate? This will differ slightly with each case because everyone is different in how their body reacts to the medications and how each clinic operates. Each surrogate will work with her coordinator […]

May 16, 2019

Gift Giving & Surrogacy

Through the surrogacy journey, bonds are developed with all parties involved. While this looks different for everyone, many of the people involved ask for gift ideas whether it’s for the surrogate or for the intended parents-to-be. We asked both parties about gifts they have given and received, and this is what they said: Gifts […]