Surrogacy

Children’s books that explain surrogacy, IVF, adoption and other ways of building families “How can we explain surrogacy to our children as they grow up?” is one of the most common questions we hear from the families we work with. Most of us at NWSC are bibliophiles and embrace any reason to explain life through […]

Seattle, here we come! Northwest Surrogacy Center’s new Washington office opens July 1, 2018 Oh, Washington! You’ve been waiting so patiently, just to the north of us, just across the river, for so long. With your gorgeous views, healthy lifestyles and wonderful people, we’ve wanted to work with you for as long as we can

Ever played “Pin the Embryo in the Uterus” before? Surrogate Baby Showers! Ever played “Pin the Embryo in the Uterus” before? Yes? Then you’ve attended a surrogate baby shower! As someone who is very involved in the surrogate community, and as a former surrogate myself, I’m familiar with the excitement that surrounds the birth of

Talking about my surrogacy and gauging reactions How much to tell people about my surrogacy: I’m learning to gauge initial reactions. “Oh wow, that’s great! What clinic are you using?” David asked me. This is not the typical response I receive when telling someone about my surrogacy. I was talking to David, a male colleague

Gender reveal time! Watching my family and friends try to share my surrogacy excitement. “I’m home!” I announced breathlessly. Aaron, my husband, was at the kitchen table immersed in his cell phone. He said hello and continued scrolling. My grin began to fade after a few seconds. Come on, come on, ask me!   He

The Finances of Being a Surrogate – No, It’s Not Just “Easy Money” There used to just be one time of the month when I was excited to check the mail – the delivery of my Bon Appetit magazine. – Now there is something else that’s even better! Monthly compensation checks. Since my pregnancy was confirmed via

Ridiculously crying at a restaurant because the cornbread was sold out: This pregnancy is in full swing! “I’m sorry, but Dr. Ackerman is fully booked for September deliveries and is not taking any more patients. Let me see what other doctors are available for a fall delivery.” THUD. My heart dropped. What?!     No! She’s my

Blog #16: Making friends in the waiting room and confirmation of pregnancy via ultrasound! Today was the day – the ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy and hear the heartbeat of sweet Sven, my surrobabe! Absentmindedly flipping through an old issue of People Magazine, I found myself listening to the conversation of a couple who were

Meet the NWSC team: Mariah Swan, Surrogate Coordinator Mariah Swan is a Surrogate Coordinator at our office in San Francisco, CA She is an integral part of the NWSC team and we caught up with her in between meetings and coffee refills to learn more about a day in her life!   What brought you

Blog 15: The very true story of my friends naming my Surrobabe The warm, dark coffee was delicious on the snowy January morning. I pretended it actually contained caffeine – placebo effect! –  as brunch at my friend Sun’s house got underway.   While discussing my pregnancy, the girls decided the baby needed a name, as