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Building Families Meet Up – San Jose, CA

by Building Families // Jun 20, 2019
We’re so thankful that we were able to meet up with some of our Intended Parents in San Jose! Seeing them build relationships with each other as well is so rewarding. Thank you to all who attended! #buildingfamiliesinc #bumble #timewellspent Continue reading →

Then and Now – Baby Edition!

by Building Families // Jun 14, 2019
The last time Dr. Parks at San Diego Fertility Center held this sweet bundle, he looked much different! We love when a couple is able to visit the clinic where their journey began with the baby in tow. Dr. Parks... Continue reading →

Blast from the Past – You’ve Got Mail!

by Building Families // Jun 13, 2019
This week we’re throwing all the way back to 2001 with this excerpt from our mailed newsletter! How fun would it have been to receive a paper newsletter in your mailbox? Nowadays, we email them. Are you signed up? If... Continue reading →

New Pregnancies for Building Families!

by Building Families // Jun 7, 2019
We are over the moon to announce that Melissa’s two week wait is over and the pregnancy has been confirmed! Nataly is also confirmed pregnant and we couldn’t be happier for her and her couple! Congratulations all around!   Continue reading →

Who Is a Surrogate Mother?

by Building Families // May 23, 2019
Who is a surrogate? What kind of woman signs up to grow a child for a stranger? We are asked this time and time again from intended parents, curious friends, and anyone else we encounter. The short answer is that... Continue reading →

Melissa’s Birth Story

by Building Families // May 21, 2019
Sometimes the math does not add up. When you transfer one embryo that should equal one baby. But, Melissa, decided that simple math would not do, so identical twins were the result!! Considering these boys already have an older brother... Continue reading →

Turning to Surrogacy – Stephanie’s Story

by Building Families // May 11, 2019
As Stephanie and her surrogate enter the two-week wait, listen to her interview on Beat Infertility detailing her journey to surrogacy. Listen to the podcast here: https://beatinfertility.co/unexplained-recurrent-loss-stephanie-journey/ #beatinfertility #intendedparents #infertilityawareness #buildingfamiliesinc Continue reading →

Priscilla’s Birth Story

by Building Families // May 3, 2019
For the second time, Priscilla has changed a Couple’s lives!!  Fortunately, this time she delivered inside the hospital, not in a car outside of the ER! With her couple by her side, Priscilla delivered their baby boy in just a... Continue reading →

Infertility Uncovered – Shannon’s Story

by Building Families // Apr 29, 2019
Our story starts off similar to a typical love story. We met, fell in love, had a beautiful wedding, bought a house, and started planning our family. It wasn’t too long before we realized “trying” for a family wasn’t going... Continue reading →

It’s National Infertility Week

by Building Families // Apr 25, 2019
National Infertility Week is April 22-27. ‘Together, we can change how others view infertility. It begins with being part of a national movement, National Infertility Awareness Week®. This week unites millions of Americans who want to remove the stigmas and... Continue reading →

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With over 30 years of experience leading one of the most relationship-centered and ethically grounded surrogacy programs, Carol Weathers has dedicated her career to perfecting the process of building families through surrogacy. Her mission continues through a new chapter: providing expert consulting and coaching to agencies, intended parents, surrogates, and clinics. By promoting a comprehensive, integrated approach and offering a high level of personal attention, Carol and her experienced team support smoother, more aligned journeys—legally, medically, and emotionally—for all parties involved. Learn more about her new role!

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