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Vanesa’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // May 16, 2005
After a 24 hour labor (no joke!), Marta decided to arrive on May 16, 2005. Vanesa was so tired but nothing could overshadow how happy she and everyone was that day when she gave birth to a 7lb 8oz little cutie pie. Continue reading →

Dionysia’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Apr 28, 2005
Nysia's generous heart made all the difference in her Couple's life and especially to their son, Matt, who is thrilled to have a baby sister. On April 28, 2005 Grace Anne entered the world weighing 7lb 8oz. Continue reading →

Rochelle’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Mar 2, 2005
Rochelle's concern that the baby was getting too big too fast at the end was well founded.Rochelle's concern that the baby was getting too big too fast at the end was well founded. Bodhi arrived 2 weeks early on March 2, 2005 weighing a whopping 9lbs! Good call, Shelly!! Continue reading →

Piya’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Feb 11, 2005
Piya made Kalani so happy on February 11, 2005 as that is the date she became a big sister to Cheyenne who weighed 8lb 1oz. Way to go, Piya!! Continue reading →

2004 Carol’s Corner

by Building Families // Dec 9, 2004
Our children. So many things are said; they are our future, they are the leaders of tomorrow, etc. This gives a lot of emphasis on how important they are to society, but if we bring it down a notch or... Continue reading →

Tracy’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Nov 18, 2004
Tracy's perseverance paid off handsomely for both she and her Couple. "Handsome" is the key word here as it beautifully described Tyler Graham when he was born on November 18, 2004 weighing 8lb 7oz. Continue reading →

Breann’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Nov 11, 2004
Breann's amazing ability to easily breeze through her twin pregnancy left us in awe. Nicolas & Breanna's parents were profoundly awed on November 11, 2004 when their babies arrived weighing 7lb 11oz and 6lb 3oz, respectively. Continue reading →

Vanessa’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Oct 29, 2004
Chelsea McKenna’s big sister, Brianna, could hardly wait for her baby sister to arrive. So finally on July 27, 2004 Vanessa gave birth to a whopping 8lb 13oz baby girl making Brianna and her parents the happiest people on earth. Way to go, Vanessa! Continue reading →

Leticia’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Mar 4, 2004
We often hear about Couples making it just in time for their child’s birth. Leticia joined this Elite Club when she delivered twins within an hour of the Couple’s arrival! Adriana and Eduardo arrived on May 17, 2004 weighing 6lb 5oz and 5lb 8oz. Continue reading →

Michelle’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Feb 17, 2004
Michelle’s Journey with her Couple will continue forever. They became fast friends and family. On February 17, 2004, Lorca became a beautiful addition to this wonderful family. She weighed in at 7lb 13oz. Continue reading →

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