It doesn’t always work out that a surrogate is able to attend her IP’s baby shower. Maritza has seen first hand how much the baby boy she’s baking is loved! 
Are you ready for your home visit?!
No dust bunnies allowed! Just kidding, it’s not a home inspection! We won’t be looking through your medicine cabinet and checking under your beds. The home visit is simply an opportunity for us to discuss the commitment involved and to review the medical process in person to ensure you and your spouse/partner have the knowledge needed to make an informed decision.
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Angie Has Graduated!!
YAY! Angie has graduated! When a surrogate ‘graduates’ it means that she no longer has to be seen by a Reproductive Endocrinologist, but can now visit her regular OB. Another step towards her making her IP’s dreams come true!
#buildingfamiliesinc #graduationday #keeponkeepingon #isntshelovely #surrogacyrocks
Building Bonds
There are no words big enough to describe the relationship between an Intended Mother and her Surrogate so we won’t even try…
#werenotcryingyourecrying #intendedmother #surrogatemother #surrogacyrocks #nowordsjustlove #buildingfamiliesinc
Nataly’s Birth Story
One evening, Nataly shows up at the hospital and was sent home to await “real” labor. The nurses said she didn’t look full-term and wondered if she had her dates wrong. After just a few hours, Nataly was back and labor was on! Everyone in the delivery room was shocked to see such a big baby! That’s right, on January 17, 2020, she delivered a huge 9lb 3oz baby!!! Way to go Nataly and a huge congratulations to the IPs!
Jamie is 8 Weeks Along!
Surrogate Mom, Jamie, is 8 weeks today and we’re celebrating with this throwback photo from her heartbeat confirmation! Although, Jamie and her couple confirmed pregnancy through blood work a few weeks ago, there is something magical and affirming hearing the heartbeat for the first time. Stay tuned for updates on Jamie’s pregnancy!
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December Embryo Transfers
December is notoriously busy with all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays. This year has been no exception for BFI! We’ve been working extra hard on the very best gifts this year. In fact, we had a record SIX transfers this month alone! Stay tuned for case updates on Aleza, Jamie, Christine L., Corinne, Christine S., and Angela!
Breakfast Before Transfer Week!
Program Manager, Randi, and Case Manager, Shannon, were able to meet up with Surrogate’s Angie and Christine for a lovely breakfast before their frozen embryo transfers this week! It’s so nice to get together to talk and go over any questions or concerns before the big day.
Melissa Has Delivered!!
This lovely lady is Melissa. A few months ago she was diagnosed with Vasa Previa. In lay-mans terms, the baby’s blood supply membranes had grown outside of the placenta and umbilical cord causing them to block the birth canal. With this condition, if the membranes were to rupture, it would be fatal for the baby. All of the things the cervix does to prepare for labor, thinning and dilation were dangerous to the pregnancy. Because of this, Melissa was monitored very closely.
She relocated her family to be closer to a hospital with a higher level NICU and at 30 weeks gestation moved into the hospital full time for round the clock monitoring. The goal was to deliver baby girl, via c-section, in week 34 before Melissa’s body could begin readying for labor. As we all know, the best-laid birth plans can go awry!
The first photo was taken on 12/4 when Melissa had 5 days until her planned c-section. The second photo was taken in the morning on 12/5 when baby girl decided she was ready to make her debut! With Mom, Dad, and Case Manager Shannon by her side Melissa completed her journey beautifully at 10:53 am when baby girl was born.
At 4lbs 9oz and 17 inches long, she is thriving! We are so awed by the strength shown by Melissa and her IP’s through this experience. Every journey is magical in its own way, but we are especially grateful to have been there every step of the way with this journey. Baby girl, we can’t wait to see who you’ll be!
For more information about Vasa Previa visit http://vasaprevia.com/
Melissa’s Birth Story
Vasa Previa. This is a term that BFI had never heard of in all of its 28+ years. When you have as many pregnancies as we have, you are bound to encounter things that are considered rare. Melissa’s case would be the one that would teach us about this. And we learned a lot! But the best or most important thing we learned from Melissa and her Couple was perseverance.
There aren’t enough words to describe these 3 people. Committed, faithful, devoted and engaged are just a few. Melissa was committed to keeping baby safe and healthy until she was able to put her into her parent’s arms. In the end, which is what wraps up a surrogacy story, a beautiful and healthy baby girl was born weighing a petite 4lb 9oz on December 5, 2019. She, too, was committed and fought to be born. We can hardly wait to see who she will become!!!
