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27 Weeks!

by Building Families // Jun 12, 2013
Alma and I showing off our 27 week baby bumps!!! Continue reading →

Father’s Day Gift Basket Giveaway Winner!

by Building Families // Jun 12, 2013
  The WINNER of the Father’s Day Basket Giveaway is……Jessica Armijo!!! Congratulations Jessica!! Continue reading →

Breann’s Glucose Test

by Building Families // Jun 11, 2013
Today I am having my 1 hour Glucose testing. Every pregnant woman knows this process of drinking a flat sugary tasting orange or lemon lime beverage in 5 minutes then waiting an hour for a blood draw. Continue reading →

Another Perfect OB Appointment with Jennifer Today!

by Building Families // Jun 11, 2013
Another perfect OB appointment with Jennifer today.  She looked so fabulous, as usual, even Dr. May with OCWMG commented how he liked the cute flower in her hair.  I enjoy seeing her as she always has a smile on her... Continue reading →

Technology at it’s Best

by Building Families // Jun 10, 2013
Having been a Surrogate Mother in 2004, 2006 and now in 2013 I have seen many advances in technology that benefits new parents after they get home with their baby.  But my Couple discovered a cool device for before their... Continue reading →

Kangaroo Mother Care

by Building Families // Jun 7, 2013
The term Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) refers to skin to skin contact with the new moms or dads while they hold their infant on their chest, with the infant clad only in a diaper.  I’m sure you can imagine many... Continue reading →

The Baby That Didn’t Know It Had Been Born

by Building Families // Jun 6, 2013
  “My water broke!”  Every mother remembers these words and all the craziness that comes after that moment.  But what if your water doesn’t break?  In this remarkable story, a baby in Greece was born, still inside the amniotic sac.... Continue reading →

So What Advice Do You Have For Young Women Considering Becoming Surrogate Mothers?

by Building Families // Jun 4, 2013
Hi, I’m Natalia and have been working as the administrative assistant to Carol Weathers and Building Families, Inc. for the past 9 months.  I have found this work to be so amazing and stating that it is rewarding doesn’t describe... Continue reading →

Infertility Etiquette

by Building Families // Jun 3, 2013
Did you know, more than seven million people of childbearing age in the United States experience infertility?  That’s a lot of people!  As many of us know, infertility is stressful, painful, discouraging, and just plain difficult to deal with.  All... Continue reading →

Planning a Vacation?

by Building Families // May 30, 2013
Be sure to check out any travel warnings before taking the plunge with your wallet.  For instance, although tropical cyclones may occur throughout the year, the South Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season is during November to April.  I imagine you can... Continue reading →

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