Happy Birthday, Louise Brown!
The first IVF baby, Louise Brown was born today in 1978. Happy Birthday, Louise! #ivf #happybirthday #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →
Building Families’ Blog
Building Families’ Blog
Jeri’s Birth Story
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
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
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!
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
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!
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.
“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 →
“Where do babies come from?”
“Where do babies come from?” This might be one of the most dreaded questions for parents of small children. Navigating it in an age appropriate but also inclusive manner can be daunting. ‘What Makes a Baby,’ by Cory Silverberg explains... Continue reading →
Christine’s Surrogacy Journey – Part I
Part I: I don’t have a big backstory that lead me to surrogacy. It was actually quite simple, I have easy pregnancies, love being pregnant so why wouldn’t I help someone?! I felt and still feel, that there isn’t a... Continue reading →