After Ryan was born, Reagan ran throughout the waiting room excitedly telling anyone who would listen, “I have a baby brother and he is this big!” as she held her arms out to show them his size. November 20, 2006 is the day Breann made this little girl happier than ever when she delivered her baby brother, Ryan, who weighed in at 5lb 12oz.
I first met Teigan at the infertility doctor’s office. As I sat discussing the surrogacy process with her mom & Geri I thought I would get Teigan’s input. I asked her if she was hoping for a baby brother or sister. She answered after careful thought, “Well, a sister I guess, but I’d rather have a puppy instead.” The room roared with laughter, but Teigan couldn’t understand it as she was completely serious!
It took a while for the pregnancy to finally occur, so I’m sure Teigan was beginning to think that the prospects of getting a puppy were getting better and better. I’m not sure when reality set in for her, but I imagine the first night at home with Liam & Carrick was a reality check for everyone especially their parents!!
Geri did such a remarkable job in bringing two big healthy babies into the arms of their awaiting family. October 26, 2006 marks the day that Liam and Carrick were born weighing 5lb 12oz and 6lb 3oz, respectively. It also marks the day that the puppy idea went out the window!
After Liam & Carrick were born and Geri was resting in her room I decided to go check on Mommy in the nursery. Mommy is a neonatal physician so it didn’t surprise me to see her reviewing the charts, making sure everything is in order. She didn’t see me at first, so I waited by the window until the moment she would look up. I didn’t want to knock because it felt like I was watching the most beautiful movie ever made. I watched her examine her baby girl with the same gentleness I have seen her handle other babies in the past while doing her job. But then she stopped and just stared at her baby girl. Then she bent over, kissed her forehead and then whispered something in her ear. I imagine that it was then that she said to her, “Hello Baby Girl, I’m your Mommy.”
Many are astounded to discover how an international, Spanish speaking only Couple can bond with a Surrogate Mom and her family who have no Spanish vocabulary. Just the distance alone should adversely impact the relationship, but when you add in the language barrier this relationship should be doomed.
Larissa offered to help this Couple achieve parenthood. This is so profound that it reaches past and through any obstacles that try and stand in the way of the bond that will surely form. But in this case, something even greater occurred. Larissa’s mom, sister, brother-in-law, husband (the list is endless) welcomed Bet’s parents into their home and their hearts. In a short time, it was clear that this Couple had become part of the Carpenter Clan and will forever be considered their adopted family. July 26, 2006 signifies the day that Larissa made this family complete and made her own family bigger by 3! Bet arrived weighing 6lb 15oz.
Tegan’s Dad and grandparents were full of pride when they talked about the newest member of their family. But her Mom’s description of her baby girl seem to suit her the best, The Sweetest Thing. Myah changed her Couple’s lives forever on May 23, 2006 when Tegan Maia arrived weighing 6lb 4oz
Kristi planned everything around the pregnancy confirmation date and delivery long before we had the embryo transfer. To everyone’s disbelief, it happened exactly as she planned! On April 26, 2006, Miguel arrived weighing 5lb 2oz and Juan weighed in at exactly 5lb.
Tracy must have felt that she was in a race with more obstacles than one can imagine. Although the journey had its difficult moments, Tracy never lost her determination to make Tyler a big brother. And that is what she did on April 18, 2006 when Kyle was born weighing 9lb 6oz. A whole pound more than his brother was at birth! Wow!!
Cristina doubled the joy of Alejandro & Gabriella’s parents when she gave them the greatest gift in the world. Not one but two babies! November 19, 2005 marks the day these two cutie pies arrived!
Malia Isabella was a dream in her parent’s hearts for a long time. Nathalie made their dream a reality on June 29, 2005 when she delivered their 9lb beautiful baby girl!
After a 24 hour labor (no joke!), Marta decided to arrive on May 16, 2005. Vanesa was so tired but nothing could overshadow how happy she and everyone was that day when she gave birth to a 7lb 8oz little cutie pie.
Nysia’s generous heart made all the difference in her Couple’s life and especially to their son, Matt, who is thrilled to have a baby sister. On April 28, 2005 Grace Anne entered the world weighing 7lb 8oz.
