California Bill Important to Infertility Community Awaits Governor’s Signature

by Building Families // Jul 23, 2013

The California State Senate and General Assembly passed AB 926, a bill that will require just and fair compensation to women who donate their eggs to clinical research. Please click here to find out how you can help make... Continue reading →

Building Families Annual Picnic – 2013

by Building Families // Jul 22, 2013

Another successful year for Building Families. A big Thank You to all of the wonderful people that came out to spend the day with us at our 2013 Annual Picnic. We love seeing the same faces and new ones each... Continue reading →

Rochelle’s Transfer!

by Building Families // Jul 19, 2013

Nothing but smiles today at Rochelle’s embryo transfer! Please join me in sending positive vibes to her and her Couple on this exciting day! Continue reading →

Life Tips You Need to Know!!

by Building Families // Jul 17, 2013

As a working mom, being in the last trimester of pregnancy, I always look for ways to make my life a little easier, cost efficient, less messy, etc! I found these tips and had to share! Do you have any... Continue reading →

Isabel is Another Word for Creativity

by Building Families // Jul 15, 2013

One of the many wonderful things about being part of the Building Families Family is getting to know our Surrogate Mothers in detail about their lives and how amazing they are! At Isabel’s very first group meeting, we learned that... Continue reading →

Baby Gladys

by Building Families // Jul 10, 2013

Meet Gladys. She was born on January 29 at the Gladys Porter Zoo in Texas. As adorable as her little face is, Gladys was rejected by her mother just days after birth. But no worries, 30-year old gorilla M’Linzi in... Continue reading →

Summer Reading

by Building Families // Jul 9, 2013

Summer is my favorite time of year. Growing up in SoCal, summer was filled with beach days, laying out at the pool, sunsets at 8:30 PM, family vacations, and my favorite… the heat!! I was VERY lucky to have an... Continue reading →

Finding Balance in Your Daily Life

by Building Families // Jul 8, 2013

I consider myself a person who has four jobs. I work a regular “9-5” job. I work for Building Families, Inc. as the initial contact for women interested in becoming Surrogate Mothers. I am a mother to two teenagers, Jaycie... Continue reading →

Is “Surrogate Mother” the Proper Terminology?

by Building Families // Jul 3, 2013

This topic comes up frequently when I read blogs or websites related to surrogacy. Surrogate Mom? Surrogate Mother? Gestational Carrier? Host? Substitute Mother? What is the proper terminology? I looked up the word “surrogate” on dictionary.com and found the meaning... Continue reading →

iPad Mini Winner!

by Building Families // Jul 2, 2013

Randi loves to tell others about her amazing journeys to help a Couple have their family. And the bonus is that she is receiving an incredible prize for doing what she already does on a regular basis. We appreciate her... Continue reading →