December Bio of the Month

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Lauri-Anne

Lauri-Anne was born in Jamaica and was brought up with a strong sense of spirituality that she shares with her three children; Christian, Sean, and Sidoni. She follows the golden rule and makes the happiness of herself, and her children, a priority. When she isn’t working as a pharmacy technician, you can find her creating art with her children. It isn’t surprising that someone inspired by the beauty in the world would want to create something so amazing with her intended parents. She is the epitome of grace and we are thankful for her presence in our Building Families’ family!

Derek’s Surrogacy Story

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After laboring through the night of November 3, 2020 with no pain relief, the next morning Derek decided it was time to receive her epidural. With her case manager, Shannon, by her side, she weathered contraction after contraction as she waited for the relief only her anesthesiologist could provide. By the time he arrived and began administering the epidural, Derek was certain she wouldn’t be receiving much relief, because the baby girl was coming!

Within moments of receiving the epidural, Derek warned that the baby was coming! In no more than a deep breath, all 8lbs 2oz and 19 inches of a beautiful baby girl had entered the world. She was perfect and ready to meet her parents! Congratulations to Derek and her couple on a successful journey!

It Takes a Village!

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A surrogacy journey involves so much more than just the gestational carrier and an embryo transfer. From the first meeting, until baby is here it is a team effort. From the Intended Parents, to the Surrogate, their families, BFI Staff, and the fabulous medical professionals that make it all possible, each person has a hand in the beautiful creation that is these families! At BFI, our mission is not only to help you bring home your baby but to build your family! We love seeing our carriers and their families welcomed into their IP’s families. As one of our moms called it, fremily!

 

Shelby’s Surrogacy Story

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Flawless; Case Manager, Shannon, describes Shelby’s first surrogacy journey with this one powerful word. Shelby was a dream come true for her couple with her easy going attitude and uncomplicated pregnancy.

Shelby’s mother was by her daughter’s side when Shelby delivered a beautiful, 7lbs 14oz, baby girl. From start to finish her labor was just around 8 hours and though BFI and her couple could not be there in person, we were updated every step of the way! While things are so different in this current climate, we are so thankful that some things never change like the joy of brand new parents and the glow of a successful surrogate!

2020!

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This year may not have been what we expected, but we are SO thrilled for all of the families that have and will bring their babies home in the next few months! For some, this year has been a dream come true.

Tiffany’s Surrogacy Story

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The best belated birthday gift! Tiffany delivered a beautiful, 7lb 5oz, baby boy just one day after his mama’s birthday!

Despite the pandemic, Tiffany managed to include her couple every step of the way during her journey. The bond these two families share is unparalleled. In fact, Mom was able to be in the room for delivery as Tiffany’s support person! Being able to witness the moment that the New Mother first heard her baby cry was undoubtedly a powerful moment. In the months since her October 17, 2020 delivery, Tiffany was able to continue supporting the new family on their journey by pumping breast milk. We’re so excited to watch this relationship continue to flourish!

Lauri-Anne’s Surrogacy Story

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Calm, cool, and collected; Lauri- Anne handled every moment of her surrogacy journey in the same manner as her daily life. In the days leading up to her delivery, she had a few close calls. Moments that seemed to be ‘it’, but baby girl wasn’t quite ready to leave the cozy haven Lauri-Anne had provided.

A pregnancy during a pandemic is not one you can plan for, but Lauri-Anne handled it with the grace and strength we’ve grown to expect from her. She was prepped for a cesarean, but in her final hour the baby girl changed her tune and was delivered without surgical intervention. Shannon, BFI’s best case manager, was grateful to be by her side as she brought a beautiful 7lb 2oz miracle into the world for her couple.

Dreams Come True

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While so much of Aleza’s journey was different, nothing can diminish the feeling of seeing your surrobabe and knowing you made your IP’s dreams come true!

 

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