Jeri’s Journey!
Jeri’s Journey is off to a sweet start! Pregnancy confirmation via heartbeat ultrasound; congratulations are in order for her and her Intended Parents! Follow along for more updates! 2021.03.24 Continue reading →
Building Families’ Blog
Building Families’ Blog
Part 2 : Angie’s Story; COVID19 Vaccine and Breastmilk Donation
Hi again! My name is Angela and at the request of Carol & Randi, I am sharing my experience of receiving the Covid-19 vaccine and how it has affected me and the breast milk I have supplied to my local... Continue reading →
Former GC Angela Received COVID-19 Vaccine
Hello Everyone! My name is Angela and Carol & Randi asked me to document my experience in receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. I was a Surrogate and delivered last year in September 2020. You can read more about that https://www.buildingfamiliesinc.com/en/2020/09/angies-birth-story/. I... Continue reading →
National Have Fun at Work Day!
It’s National Have Fun at Work Day so we’re throwing it back to a fun work trip we were able to take in 2019! Continue reading →
Happy New Year!
2020….So much to say. I know it has become a moniker when things go badly. But I have a different perspective, as usual! If I were to list all of the amazing things that happened in 2020, I would have... Continue reading →
How has COVID affected the surrogacy industry and BFI specifically?
Everyone remembers when COVID hit the USA. In early 2020, it hit the East Coast and fairly rapidly made its way west. Before we knew what was happening, airports closed around the world. Imagine that hundreds of babies were due... Continue reading →
Toys for Tots!
We were so excited to stumble upon the Virtual Toys for Tots Drive! Carol has always made donations a priority all year long, but especially at Christmastime. Please join us in turning gift cards into toys this holiday season! https://givetoysfortots.com/ Continue reading →
He’s here!
After countless years of tears & hope, amidst the chaos of nurses working, our surrogate & doctor congratulating us, and machines beeping, we can only stare in awe at the miracle that is our son. He is finally here! Continue reading →
Derek’s Surrogacy Story
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!
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 →