Me, You, & Who?! Creating happy families via egg donation and surrogacy

S3E14 Who?! Building Hope: Megan's Surrogacy Story


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Summary

In this engaging conversation, Megan takes us through her surrogacy journey with remarkable candor. She discusses the emotional drivers that led her to become a surrogate and the vital support she received from her family throughout the process. Megan details the nuances of matching with intended parents, the stress of transfer day, and the rollercoaster of waiting for pregnancy confirmation. Along the way, she reflects on the challenges and the profound impact her experience has had on both herself and the family she helped build. Ultimately, her story is a celebration of the small, everyday moments that fill her cup with joy and a testament to the power of connection and support in creating families.

Takeaways

-Megan's journey into surrogacy began with a personal connection to infertility.
-Family support played a crucial role in her decision to become a surrogate.
-Researching surrogacy agencies was an important step in her journey.
-Personal experiences from others helped guide her decision-making.
-Megan felt a strong connection to the couple she chose to help.
-Transfer day was filled with both excitement and nervousness for everyone involved and the waiting period after transfer was emotionally challenging for Megan.The moment of discovering she was pregnant was filled with relief and joy.
-Building a relationship with intended parents was crucial for Megan.
-Surrogacy brought a sense of completion to the intended parents' family.
-The bond formed with the intended parents was special and meaningful.
-Megan encourages others to consider surrogacy if they feel called to it.

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