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Year: 2019

Three Babies Last Week!

by Building Families // Aug 1, 2019
Last week was a busy week! THREE deliveries! Congratulations to Mandy, Yolanda, Jeri, and their couples. We are so proud of you all and are looking forward to birth stories and CAKE at your next Group! #twoboysandagirl #surrogacyrocks #BIRTHday #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →

Inner Calm

by Building Families // Jul 29, 2019
Randi finds her inner zen before transfer.   #stickyvibes #ivfgotthis #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →

Happy Birthday, Louise Brown!

by Building Families // Jul 25, 2019
The first IVF baby, Louise Brown was born today in 1978. Happy Birthday, Louise!     #ivf #happybirthday #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →

Jeri’s Birth Story

by Building Families // Jul 25, 2019
Our amazing Jeri just completed her 3rd surrogacy journey, yes 3rd!! They say 3rd times a charm and I think she will attest to how magical this journey truly was. Having a local couple was a new experience for her... Continue reading →

Christine’s Surrogacy Journey – Part II

by Building Families // Jul 24, 2019
Now I am sharing the next part to my journey. If you haven’t read Part I, click here to read it. We left off where I met my Couple and it was an instant connection. Now for what happened next…….... Continue reading →

Yolanda’s Birth Story

by Building Families // Jul 23, 2019
Yolanda, Mom to 5 of her own, handled the delivery of this 9lb 2 oz little boy like a champ! On July 22 Yolanda met with her OB and told him there was no more room at the inn! He... Continue reading →

To Our Supportive Partners – Thank You!

by Building Families // Jul 21, 2019
Just a little shout-out to all of our supportive spouses! Although we don’t post about you as often as our surrogate mothers, your role is very important and appreciated!   #supportteam #thankfulforyou #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →

Mandy’s Birth Story

by Building Families // Jul 21, 2019
Did you know that only 5% of babies are born on their due date? Our Mandy has joined the few when she delivered a beautiful baby boy on her due date, July 21, 2019! One of many beautiful moments that... Continue reading →

OB Appointment Day!

by Building Families // Jul 19, 2019
Having an OB you can trust is important for any pregnancy. As Jeri nears the end of her surrogacy, we’re thankful to know she’s in good hands with Dr. Arora!     #pregnancyglow #OB #proudsurrogate #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →

Your IPs want to try again.

by Building Families // Jul 8, 2019
“It’s not good news today”, that’s the response I received to my “Hello” when I answered the phone. “Dangit” was what first came out of my mouth and before I was able to fully process my negative result, she goes... Continue reading →

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