Kevany

What month and year was your surrogate baby born?

“September 2023”

What originally inspired you to look into surrogacy?

"I have always wanted to do this especially after I had my first child. I always thought to myself how bringing a child into this world was such a miracle and one for the best days of my life. I know a lot of families are struggling to have babies either they have something medical that doesn't allow them to carry, age, etc. I wanted to help them with one of the best gifts that anyone could ever have and that is to help with the birth of their child."

What was your favorite or most memorable moment during this whole process?

“The most memorable and special days was the embryo transfer day and of course definitely the birth of a healthy baby boy!!”

What was the most unexpected part of this process?  

“The most unexpected part was the birth but of course that is with any pregnancy it is like a waiting game towards the end because you really don't know when baby wants to make their appearance.”

How was the matching process?

"The matching process was pretty simple. The IP's that we were matched with gave us all the feels. It felt like we were meant to meet each other. They are both so nice and down to earth!"

How was the pregnancy and how involved were the intended parents during the pregnancy?

"The pregnancy was delightful and easy as my other pregnancies. The IP's were amazing Mom was there just about every appointment especially ultrasounds and would enlighten dad about everything. They always were so grateful and happy knowing they were going to o be parents soon!"

How did you talk to your kids about surrogacy before, during and after the birth?

"Two of my kids were older so they know about science and such. They knew what was going on my youngest I would just tell her I am growing a baby for their mommy and daddy."

How was your delivery and post-pregnancy?

"Delivery was fast and had no complications. Post-pregnancy was also not bad at all. Just had to rest my body and give my body time to do exercise and stuff like that."

What were your feelings when you saw the intended parent(s) hold their baby for the first time?

"I was overwhelmed with joy that's what this journey was alot about for me. The IP's were able to complete their daily I was so ecstatic! I cried so many happy tears that day! I love the IP's and baby so glad baby is able to have one of the best parents."

What was one thing you wished you would have had in your hospital bag that you forgot?

"Maybe just a travel lotion, conditioner, and shampoo."

What is your relationship and contact with the intended parents now?

"They keep me updated on special occasions they send pictures and they even came to my childs birthday. Which we loved so much! We love seeing them and their miracle!"

What were some of the benefits of working with an agency?

"They were their with me through it all and made it easier. Didn't have to worry about anything like updating insurance or obtaining a lawyer on my own."

What words of wisdom would you share with other/newer gestational carriers?

"Just to know that they are giving the most absolutely amazing gift in the world!"

If you decided to be a gestational carrier again, what would be the reason?

"To help make a family! That is the most amazing gift to help someone/a couple with is the birth of their child!”

“It was an Amazing experience and the Agency was so much help and amazing as well. I love the IP's we were matched up with. This was an unforgettable and rewarding experience. I know baby will love to have a good life with the most Amazing parents.”