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My Path to Grandparenthood by Surrogacy
Insights from a grandparent by surrogacy.
Lou Ann Brinson
5 days ago6 min read


“Why Don’t You Just Adopt?” – Reflections on Surrogacy, Misconceptions, and Community
One of the most common questions I hear as someone walking through infertility and pursuing surrogacy is: “Why don’t you just adopt?” At...
Dawon @seoultomapleparents
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Surrogate qualifications
In order to become a surrogate, there are a number of medical and personal criteria that a person must meet.
Not My Tummy
Jan 16, 20252 min read


A new chapter in our journey
One step at a time.... Thanks Bird&Be for the socks ! Earlier this week, I shared that my family is entering a new chapter in our quest...
Baden Colt
Jan 16, 20252 min read


'Scottie's Law': The Ontario Government's new job-protected parental leave for families built by surrogacy and adoption
'Scottie's Law' is the portion of the Working for Workers 6 Act that ensures that families built by surrogacy and adoption are afforded the
Baden Colt
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Taking your surrogate search to social media
Can you really use Instagram or Facebook to match with a surrogate?
Not My Tummy
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Catching up
A lot has happened on my surrogacy journey since my last blog update and it’s about time we play catch up. Back in October we transferred...
Baden Colt
Nov 22, 20244 min read


We've got legal clearance!
We've finally reached the next milestone in our surrogacy sibling journey - legal clearance! So...what does this mean? In a surrogacy...
Baden Colt
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Three qualities you need in your surrogacy match!
What intended parents and surrogates look for in a potential match can vary widely. Some people focus on proximity to each other, others...
Not My Tummy
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Our surrogate is medically cleared!
After matching, the next step in any surrogacy journey is surrogate medical clearance. This process involves both a surrogate and her partne
Baden Colt
Jul 9, 20242 min read


Setting up a Matching Day profile
When you're looking to find an ideal surrogate, it's important to put your story in all of the places where a potential match might find...
Not My Tummy
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Building your intended parent profile for surrogacy
Writing your intended parent profile can be tough - how can you compellingly summarize your story and what led you to surrogacy in just a...
Not My Tummy
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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