Nataly’s Birth Story

by Building Families // Jan 17, 2020

One evening, Nataly shows up at the hospital and was sent home to await “real” labor. The nurses said she didn’t look full-term and wondered if she had her dates wrong. After just a few hours, Nataly was back and... Continue reading →

Jamie is 8 Weeks Along!

by Building Families // Jan 11, 2020

Surrogate Mom, Jamie, is 8 weeks today and we’re celebrating with this throwback photo from her heartbeat confirmation! Although, Jamie and her couple confirmed pregnancy through blood work a few weeks ago, there is something magical and affirming hearing the... Continue reading →

December Embryo Transfers

by Building Families // Dec 20, 2019

December is notoriously busy with all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This year has been no exception for BFI! We’ve been working extra hard on the very best gifts this year. In fact, we had a record... Continue reading →

Breakfast Before Transfer Week!

by Building Families // Dec 18, 2019

Program Manager, Randi, and Case Manager, Shannon, were able to meet up with Surrogate’s Angie and Christine for a lovely breakfast before their frozen embryo transfers this week! It’s so nice to get together to talk and go over... Continue reading →

Melissa Has Delivered!!

by Building Families // Dec 12, 2019

This lovely lady is Melissa. A few months ago she was diagnosed with Vasa Previa. In lay-mans terms, the baby’s blood supply membranes had grown outside of the placenta and umbilical cord causing them to block the birth canal. With... Continue reading →

Melissa’s Birth Story

by Building Families // Dec 5, 2019

Vasa Previa. This is a term that BFI had never heard of in all of its 28+ years. When you have as many pregnancies as we have, you are bound to encounter things that are considered rare. Melissa’s case would... Continue reading →

Christine’s Surrogacy Journey – Part VI

by Building Families // Dec 4, 2019

In May 2018, I said good-bye to my couple and their sweet baby girl. I remember thinking as they drove away that this must be how a mom feels when her child drives off to college for the first time.... Continue reading →

What to Expect – Psychological Evaluation

by Building Families // Nov 21, 2019

Did you know that a psychological evaluation is required prior to your acceptance into the program at Building Families, Inc? Read on to learn why. Dr. Radojevic’s objective is to ensure that each gestational carrier understands the commitment being... Continue reading →

Christine’s Surrogacy Journey – Part V

by Building Families // Nov 13, 2019

I left off that I had a small complication that didn’t allow me to visit with anyone the night after I delivered. But, the first thing the next day my couple and their new baby came for a visit... Continue reading →

Breast Milk Donation Depot Now Open

by Building Families // Nov 5, 2019

How cool is this?! Healthy mothers who are willing to donate breast milk are now able to do so at a new Human Milk Depot in Mount Vernon! Read on for details here! #milkdepot #breastmilk #inthenews #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →