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Tune in to hear how Mary’s current journey is going. This is her first surrogacy and she is due in January. We wish you a healthy and safe delivery Mary!

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Tune in to hear Ellen surprise the triplets for their 20th birthday! And we want to say thank you for all your love and support for this podcast. This episode marks the 1 year anniversary for us. We hope this podcast is helping or making a positive difference for surrogacy and the stigma surrounding it.

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Tune in to hear not only 1 or even 2, but 3 journeys Crystal has been a part of. Each are vastly different. From the good to the ugly, Crystal’s heart and light still shines as bright as ever! Her stories taught even us so much. 

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A late-night TV segment lit the spark. What followed was a bold, careful, and deeply human surrogacy journey: two dads navigating the 90s landscape of adoption barriers, a California surrogate who knew her boundaries and her strength, and a medical plan that started with four embryos and turned into three heartbeats. We revisit every pivotal moment—the agency search, the sticker-shock budget, the choice to separate egg donation from the pregnancy, and the courthouse win that put “parent & parent” on the birth certificates.

The heart of the story sits in the middle: the ultrasound reveal of triplets, a gut-wrenching reduction debate, a frightening scare that became their “do not interfere” sign, and a high-risk pregnancy powered by relentless care—calories, hydration, rest, and weekly milestones. On delivery week, a cross-country sprint lands the dads at the NICU, where five weeks of “suck, swallow, breathe” training turned worry into skill. Respect shaped everything: hospital access for the surrogate, a quiet hour for closure, and a tarmac goodbye that made space for gratitude rather than grief.

We also talk about what came next—telling the kids their origin story in simple language, the “California mom” nickname, a welcoming Atlanta school community, and the moment a daughter finally asked to see the egg donor’s photos. Along the way, we share what we wish more people knew about modern surrogacy: why a proven, ethical agency matters; how clear contracts protect relationships; what pre-birth orders unlock; and why the match should feel like family, not a transaction. Twenty years on, the triplets are thriving, the bonds are intact, and the lessons are clear: choose people you want in your life after the paperwork ends, and lead with care at every turn.

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Lety is insanely kind and caring and my heart truly goes out to her and her journey. Tune in to hear her first time surrogate journey and the incredible way she handled it and came out of it so positive.

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 What does it feel like to grow up the only girl among triplet brothers, raised by two dads, born through surrogacy—and to love that story as your own? Madison joins us to share a grounded, generous look at identity, belonging, and the everyday moments that made her family work, from classroom Q&As to a legendary “period party” that turned an awkward milestone into a celebration. 

We trace her path from early questions in a small Southern town to finding language and confidence as she got older. She talks about the women who helped shape her—Grandma Gail, Aunt Sherry, and Alta, the nanny from South Africa who stayed until the kids could drive—and the calm, steady support of her dads. Madison also opens up about seeing her egg donor’s photo for the first time, what she recognized in those features, and how genetic curiosity can sit comfortably alongside deep loyalty to the parents who raised you. 

Along the way, we unpack the mechanics and ethics of surrogacy: how matching worked years ago, why embryo transfer practices changed after high-order multiples, and where respect and boundaries make or break the journey. Madison reflects on resilience built through tough residential programs, the smoother launch to college life in Boulder, and the joy she’s found on her university’s equestrian team riding hunter-jumpers. We also explore future family plans—why she hopes to carry her own children, and why surrogacy remains a meaningful option if needed—plus an honest, thoughtful take on whether she’d ever be a surrogate herself. 

If this conversation reshaped how you think about surrogacy, triplets, or modern family, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps more families find real stories and practical guidance. 

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Terra’s journeys were wild, to say the least. But her huge heart and genuine love for helping a couple grow a family shine through the somewhat darkened journey. Tune in to hear her wild wild stories involving a sibling journey. 

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A single TV segment changed everything. Terry, one of the dads of the triplets Ellen carried nearly two decades ago, shares how a late‑night 2020 feature on surrogacy opened a door he never thought he’d walk through. What follows is a vivid, funny, and deeply human account of choosing an agency that championed gay dads, aligning with a surrogate who wanted to stay involved, and navigating the messy, beautiful realities of IVF, donor selection, and the ultrasound that counted “one… two… three.”

We dig into the decisions that matter: how psychology and medical screening protect everyone, why this team chose to transfer four embryos despite low quality and long odds, and how honesty about post‑birth connection transforms the experience from transactional to relational. Terry walks us through high‑risk pregnancy realities, the moment the call came to fly across the country, and the remarkable support they found at the hospital and Ronald McDonald House. He reflects on picking an egg donor with an eye on health, Jewish heritage, and complementary traits, and how they shared the story of their beginnings with their kids—honestly, early, and often—accepting that understanding develops over time.

This is also a love letter to everyday family life: a big Georgia nursery with three cribs, PTA meetings, soccer sidelines, and traditions like “candy breakfast” after Halloween and dessert‑first New Year’s Eve. You’ll hear why openness with the surrogate yielded rare, healing moments—bracelets that granted NICU access, quiet hours rocking babies, and the privilege of seeing a new family board a plane home. Terry closes with practical advice for intended parents: be truly ready to be selfless, build a real support system, choose teams you trust, and decide the relationship you want before the match.

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Amanda’s stories are jam packed with information and advice and scenarios we have yet to hear about. Tune in to hear how journey one turns into a sibling journey during covid, and catching covid while pregnant. 

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Kari’s story hits a little too close to home for me. But she handles life with such elegance and grace. Her journey wasn’t all butterflies and rainbows but tune in to hear how she handled all the ups and downs. 

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