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Elaina’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Oct 2, 2015
If possible, each of Elaina’s pregnancy were easier and easier!  Or maybe she just made it look easy?!  That is probably more like it.  Elaina delivered twins in January 2012, giving these new parents a gift that would last for... Continue reading →

Nicole’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Aug 28, 2015
Nicole’s desire to help others reached beyond her occupation of IVF coordinator for a major fertility clinic.  She met a Couple that pulled on her heartstrings and she knew she was supposed to help them have their family.  And that... Continue reading →

Grandparenthood Revisited!

by Building Families // Aug 7, 2015
Hello All, John and I are once again Grandparents!!  Our son and his wife, Johnny & Kim, had a baby boy on August 2, 2015 and they named him Hunter. As we all know, things don’t always go how we... Continue reading →

Amber’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Jun 30, 2015
Amber was accustomed to time differences with her first International Couple when she helped them have their daughter in July 2012.  She applied some things she learned from her first case to her new one as they, too, were international.... Continue reading →

Corene’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Jun 23, 2015
Although this was Corene’s first time as a surrogate mom, she was very familiar with the process as she supported her wife, Rochelle, through her twin surrogate pregnancy until the cutie pie twin girls were born in March 2014. Rochelle... Continue reading →

A Day in My Life

by Building Families // May 21, 2015
  A day in my life….great morning spent with Amber and Mae at Dr. Stanco’s and then a leisurely lunch with Nicole at The Original Pancake  and completed the perfect day with Nicole and Dr. Karen Kohatsu.  Don’t these girls... Continue reading →

1 Year Already?

by Building Families // May 21, 2015
1 Year Already?  Thank you, Alexa, for all of your hard work and for contributing to BFI’s success. Continue reading →

Dr. Colleen McNally is Amazing!

by Building Families // Apr 8, 2015
Dr. Colleen McNally walked into the exam room where Vanessa and I were waiting and immediately said to me, “I know you! I delivered the biggest baby for a Couple in your Program. 12lb 3oz!” She has an amazing memory... Continue reading →

Magella Medical Group has been giving us good news for more than 20 years!

by Building Families // Apr 8, 2015
Ron at Magella Medical Group gave us the good news that the twins Corene is carrying are measuring perfectly!! Together they weigh 1 1/2 lbs! Keep up the excellent work Corene!!! Continue reading →

Behind the Badge

by Building Families // Apr 8, 2015
What a generous family, read more to see how special they are: http://behindthebadgeoc.com/cities/fpd/fullerton-pd-officer-wife-take-giving-whole-new-level   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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