Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all of the mothers in the world! As all of our Surrogate Moms know, including Carol & I, being a mother is a blessing. And it is a blessing that we want to share with women who need our help to reach the ultimate goal of motherhood.

Join us this week in honoring the countless Surrogate Mothers here at BFI and in the world who have made the commitment to help someone in this tremendous way. And take a moment to appreciate all the moms you know, especially your own, while you are fortunate enough to still have them in your life. – Breann

It’s funny how just a year or so ago Carol and I were discussing this.  And now, it’s become a reality!  Read this story about a woman who received a donated uterus and is now pregnant. – Breann

http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/worlds-first-woman-with-uterus-transplant-gets-pregnant.aspx?pageID=238&nid=44790

We had two special birthdays this week, Natalia’s on May 1 and Carol’s on May 2!  We enjoyed a nice lunch at the Elephant Bar to celebrate.  What a great way to spend the day!

Nina and her IP’s were so excited to see the small baby growing in Nina’s belly today!! Always a fun time with this group!!

How much do you know about infertility? There are millions around the world who are affected, yet many of us are unfamiliar with the facts and issues associated with the disease.

Read more here:
http://familybuilding.resolve.org/site/PageServer?pagename=advday_issues

Did you know this week is also National Volunteer Week? Take some time out of your busy schedule to help out! This week, be an advocate for infertility awareness!

Get involved here!
http://www.resolve.org/get-involved/

Dealing with infertility is not easy; it takes a toll on your body, relationships, and finances, but most importantly your emotions. RESOLVE wants to help. On May 8, leaders of the infertility community will be meeting with Congress to voice the concerns and opinions of those affected by this disease. Please join us in becoming a voice for infertility awareness.

Want to be an advocate? Learn more about the process here!

http://familybuilding.resolve.org/site/PageServer?pagename=advday_home

RESOLVE is proud to announce the release of the first-ever Fertility Scorecard. The Fertility Scorecard measures a state’s “fertility-friendliness,” and looks at access to medical care, access to emotional support, and how state legislation impacts family building options.

Check out the Fertility Scorecard here! http://familybuilding.resolve.org/fertility-scorecard/

National Infertility Awareness Week is April 21- 27, 2013!!

We encourage you to join the movement to bring infertility support groups to every community, increase and protect access to all family building options, and help change the conversation about infertility!

Since 1989 RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, has organized the National Awareness Week. Visit their website for a wealth of information and ideas about how you can support and highlight NIAW. Visit www.resolve.org/niaw.