Derek’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Nov 4, 2020

After laboring through the night of November 3, 2020 with no pain relief, the next morning Derek decided it was time to receive her epidural. With her case manager, Shannon, by her side, she weathered contraction after contraction as she... Continue reading →

It Takes a Village!

by Building Families // Nov 1, 2020

A surrogacy journey involves so much more than just the gestational carrier and an embryo transfer. From the first meeting, until baby is here it is a team effort. From the Intended Parents, to the Surrogate, their families, BFI Staff,... Continue reading →

Shelby’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Oct 28, 2020

Flawless; Case Manager, Shannon, describes Shelby’s first surrogacy journey with this one powerful word. Shelby was a dream come true for her couple with her easy going attitude and uncomplicated pregnancy. Shelby’s mother was by her daughter’s side when Shelby... Continue reading →

2020!

by Building Families // Oct 20, 2020

This year may not have been what we expected, but we are SO thrilled for all of the families that have and will bring their babies home in the next few months! For some, this year has been a dream... Continue reading →

Throwback Thursday!

by Building Families // Oct 8, 2020

Celebrating this throwback Thursday with this gorgeous photo of Lauri-Anne before she delivered her surrobabe a few weeks ago! Continue reading →

Positive Vibes!

by Building Families // Sep 23, 2020

Please join us in sending gestational carrier Mandy and her Intended Mother Stephanie positive vibes on their frozen embryo transfer today! Continue reading →

Angie’s Birth Story

by Building Families // Sep 6, 2020

For this birth story, we are so thrilled to share Angie’s story in her own words! “Baby was due Saturday September 5th , a day we had all been anxiously awaiting, but the day came and went with only a... Continue reading →

Aleza’s Birth Story

by Building Families // Aug 26, 2020

In these times when social distancing is required especially in medical situations, Aleza and her husband created a moment that will be remembered by Shannon and Randi forever. On August 26, 2020 at the 11th hour, they made a three-way... Continue reading →

Why is mental health vital to the surrogate journey?

by Building Families // Aug 24, 2020

TOMORROW MORNING! Join us & Bright Futures Families with SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Rad to discuss why mental health is so vital to the surrogate journey. Whether you are embarking on your own surrogacy or Intended Parent Journey, have already completed... Continue reading →

Pregnant During COVID-19 : Annette’s Story Final Installment

by Building Families // Aug 12, 2020

My last article left off at my watching the progression of COVID-19 on television. It was hard to believe it was real. But the isolation I was living and having to rely on phone and video calls to see my younger children was evidence enough that this was actually happening. Continue reading →