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Maintaining Perspective

by Building Families // Jan 23, 2010
The H1N1 “pandemic” has caused quite a stir.  Breann and I are faced with something that I have never encountered in all my 18 years of managing surrogacy cases.  All of the hospitals in San Diego are limiting the amount... Continue reading →

Christmas Miracle

by Building Families // Jan 17, 2010
I have to tell you about something incredible, something truly amazing.  My blog today is a prologue to Amanda’s birth story.  Amanda’s story begins as it has for many Surrogate Mothers.  She was fortunate enough to become pregnant on her... Continue reading →

Puppy Love

by Building Families // Jan 8, 2010
Hello All, It is unbelievable how busy we were this first week of 2010.  But all good stuff, though.  We went through a major electronics overhaul in December.  My little Acer was a work horse, but in the end it... Continue reading →

Happy New Year!!

by Building Families // Jan 1, 2010
Hello All, I am going to figure out how to manage my time to write on a weekly basis.  Even if it is just a few lines.  Please feel free to e-mail me that I am not keeping up! This... Continue reading →

My Vacation in Spain

by Building Families // Oct 21, 2008
Hello All!! John & I decided to vacation in Spain this year.  We enjoyed the sites of course, but seeing some of our “families” really made the trip extra special.  Blessings in this world even in the most difficult of... Continue reading →

2008 Annual Picnic

by Building Families // Jul 13, 2008
Enjoy these pictures that highlight the fun had by all!! Continue reading →

Day at the Movies!

by Building Families // Jul 2, 2008
We had a fun day at the movies.  I especially enjoyed seeing the Surrogate Mom’s kiddos!!  I am looking forward to our next outing.  I think Madagascar 2 will be hilarious.  We’ll let you know!! Continue reading →

My Trip to Spain 2008 – Last chapter

by Building Families // May 1, 2008
The hotel conference in Barcelona was terrific.  The attendance was much higher than I had anticipated.  As in Madrid, it was incredible to meet so many Couples who understood what Surrogacy is truly about.  They didn’t view it as a... Continue reading →

Spain Trip Part 1

by Building Families // Mar 6, 2008
Hello Everyone, I have been in Spain since late February enjoying the sites but mostly enjoying the many families I have seen.  It is a dream that I seem to be living and I love it!!  I saw Francisco &... Continue reading →

My First Blog!

by Building Families // Feb 11, 2008
Hello Everyone!! I am sure many of you are shocked that I have a blog while others are wondering what took me so long!  I have so much to share, as you can imagine, and waiting for the birth stories... 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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