Thanksgiving often highlights themes of gratitude, family, and tradition, but for intended parents navigating surrogacy, this season can carry added emotional layers. You may be balancing hope with uncertainty, excitement with fear, or gratitude with grief. All of...
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Surrogacy in the Winter Season: Reflection, Connection, and Gentle Care
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter has a way of inviting us inward. Whether you’re a surrogate, an intended parent, or someone just beginning to explore the path to family building, this time of year can bring a mix of emotions. The holidays...
The Journey So Far: Celebrating 8 Years of Family Choice Surrogacy
Eight years ago, Family Choice Surrogacy began with a simple but powerful belief: that the journey to parenthood should be compassionate, collaborative, and deeply human. Today, we are honored to look back on nearly a decade of supporting surrogates and intended...
Autumn & Surrogacy: Surrogacy Through the Season of Change
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows cooler, we’re reminded that every season brings its own rhythm and its own kind of beauty. At Family Choice Surrogacy, autumn always feels like a fitting reflection of the surrogacy journey itself: a time of transition,...
Managing Emotions: Envy, Sadness, and Hope in Surrogacy
The surrogacy journey is often painted as joyful, and it absolutely is. But behind the excitement, there can also be complicated emotions like envy, sadness, and uncertainty. For intended parents, watching someone else carry your child can stir feelings you didn’t...
Why Surrogacy Laws Differ Across States or Countries
Surrogacy is a path filled with hope, love, and anticipation. However, it’s also one of the most complex areas of family building in terms of legal rules. If you’ve ever researched surrogacy, you’ve probably noticed that laws differ dramatically depending on where you...
Surrogacy in the Workplace — What to Say and When
Being a surrogate is a life-changing decision that often intersects with your professional life. Whether you're working part-time or full-time, it’s natural to wonder: Do I have to tell my boss? What about my coworkers? How do I protect my privacy while staying honest...
When It Doesn’t Go as Planned – Surrogacy After a Failed Transfer
The surrogacy journey is filled with anticipation, hope, and heart. But what happens when things don’t go according to plan, specifically, when an embryo transfer doesn’t result in pregnancy? While the conversation often centers on the excitement of positive results,...
Building Trust in Surrogacy: Steps to Take When You Don’t Feel a Connection with Your Intended Parents
We often hear stories of surrogates and intended parents becoming lifelong friends — bonding over shared hopes, frequent check-ins, and the incredible experience of bringing a child into the world. But what if that doesn’t happen? What if the relationship feels...
Surrogacy on the Move: Navigating the Travel Side of the Journey
When people think about surrogacy, they often picture the emotional bonds, the medical milestones, and the life-changing impact it has on families. But there’s another important, and often overlooked, part of the journey: travel. Whether it’s for medical screening, an...