Parenthood doesn’t always look the way we plan — but it can still be everything we dreamed of.
Whitney talks with Liz & Brian Goulding and Brandon, three intended parents who built their families through egg donation. Their stories are filled with honesty, hope, and courage — from facing fertility realities and heartbreak to finding peace and joy in a different path to parenthood.

In this special episode, Whitney talks with the Surrogate Education and Matching Team at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions — the women who help connect surrogates and intended parents every day. Through transparency, trust, and compassion, they show how every family begins with people who care deeply about making the journey personal and meaningful. 🌿

Two women — 2,700 miles apart — connected through surrogacy and built a lifelong friendship. After loss, Jackie found hope through Kaitlin, a first-time surrogate who carried her daughter and helped her become a mother. Their story is proof that love creates family in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. 🌷

Two women share how becoming egg donors changed their lives in ways they never expected. From emotional surprises to lasting connections, they reveal how giving the gift of life gave them something even greater — a deeper sense of purpose and love. 🌿

When Lisa and Aaron McDonnell began their first surrogacy journey, they never imagined they’d be back here — years later, starting again with the same surrogate who made them parents the first time.

In this heartfelt conversation, host Whitney Hall sits down with Lisa and Aaron to talk about what it’s like to grow your family through surrogacy twice — and with the same person who helped bring your first child into the world.

They share the emotions, faith, and gratitude that led them to say yes again, the lessons they’ve carried from their first journey with Claire, and what it means to build a family grounded in love, trust, and hope.

If you’ve ever wondered what surrogacy really looks like — emotionally and relationally — this story will remind you that family isn’t defined by biology alone, but by the people who choose to create it together.

Follow Lisa, Aaron, and Claire’s ongoing sibling surrogacy journey on our social media, and join the Create a Happy Family community for more real stories from those creating families — and those who help make them possible.

Faith and fertility aren’t opposites — they can work together to create new life. 🌿
Whitney talks with Pamela Brantley Dunnings — attorney, theologian, cancer survivor, and mother of twins through surrogacy — about how God can work through science to build families with love, grace, and purpose. A conversation about hope, ethics, and the miracles that happen when faith meets fertility.

Ever wonder what happens to your eggs after retrieval? Or what those mysterious embryo grades actually mean? In this eye-opening episode, Whitney sits down with Lucille Little, a traveling embryologist with nearly a decade of experience in human IVF, to break down the behind-the-scenes science of fertility treatment.

Lucille has worked in top labs across the country and brings a unique blend of expertise and clarity to a topic that often feels overwhelming. Together, they dive into the step-by-step process that happens inside the lab—from fertilization and embryo development to grading, genetic testing, freezing, and beyond.

Whether you’re an intended parent, surrogate, egg donor, or just fertility-curious, you’ll walk away from this episode with a clearer understanding of:

-What embryologists actually do

-How embryos are graded and why it matters

-Common myths and misconceptions about embryo quality

-The role of the lab in IVF success rates

-What to ask your clinic about embryo care and storage

Lucille’s passion for helping people build families is contagious, and her insights are a must-hear for anyone navigating IVF or third-party reproduction.

🎧 Listen now to demystify the lab side of IVF—and feel empowered with the knowledge you deserve.

What does it mean to live a life of service? For Bridget Romero, it began with military discipline and sacrifice — and it continues today through the selfless act of surrogacy.

In this inspiring episode of Create a Happy Family, Bridget shares how a quiet whisper became her calling. From being inspired by her cousin’s infertility journey, to balancing single motherhood, to walking through the shots, structure, and sacrifice of surrogacy — her story is one of courage, purpose, and love.

Bridget reminds us that service doesn’t end with a uniform. Sometimes, it begins again with a new mission: helping another family’s dream come true.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ How Bridget’s military background prepared her for the discipline of surrogacy
✅ Why she describes her calling as “a whisper that grew louder”
✅ The role of self-advocacy and research in saying yes to surrogacy
✅ How she explained the process to her 12-year-old daughter — and her daughter’s touching response
✅ The joy and nerves of being pregnant again after more than a decade
✅ Why surrogacy is about more than just the baby — it’s about lifelong connection and purpose

Whether you’re a veteran, a single parent, or someone simply curious about surrogacy, Bridget’s story will inspire you to listen to that whisper in your own life — and maybe even discover your new mission.

In this moving episode, Whitney talks with Whitney Kuhn Lawson, who became a mom through two surrogacy journeys. After facing infertility due to a medical diagnosis, Whitney and her husband built their family with the help of two incredible surrogates — and formed bonds that went far beyond the births of their children. Her story is one of love, resilience, and the lasting connections that come from creating a family through surrogacy.

What can nearly two decades in surrogacy and egg donation teach us about trust, connection, and creating families? 💛

In this milestone 100th episode, Whitney sits down with Executive Director Katy Encalade of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions to reflect on 18 years of guiding families through assisted reproduction.

From early lessons learned to the evolving landscape of ethics, education, and support, Katy shares invaluable insight on what truly matters when choosing an agency, matching with intended parents or surrogates, and navigating each step of this life-changing process.

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:
🔍 How to spot red flags when choosing an agency
🛡️ What real protections matter for surrogates, donors, and intended parents
💛 Why matching values matters more than logistics
🌱 How education and transparency build trust
✨ The importance of compassion and experience in every family-building journey

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or already deep in the process, this conversation will give you the clarity, reassurance, and confidence you need to take the next step toward creating your family.

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