5w, 6d ultrasound today!

[abhernandez]

Surrogacy is illegal in Argentina (thanks Catholic church) so the rare couple that can afford to have to go to the US. I think surrogacy is more controversial than Americans realize.

[mamaerica]

Originally Posted by stevensmom Wow! Why did they do the transfer in Chicago tho and not Portland? I'm stunned they are from china. Sorry surprised. But so cool that you are doing this for them wanna do it for me next. **I do know how to spell...my iPod on the other hand does not**

There is a surrogacy agency in Chicago that works with International IPs, and that's who I'm working with. The agency is actually in the same office building as the fertility clinic that I transferred at.

Surrogacy is illegal in China, and so there are actually quite a few Chinese IPs looking for surrogates.

And yes, I'll be your surrogate next.

[Terra76]

yay for a heartbeat!!

[GracieMak'sMama]

Yay! For heartbeat!

And, of all the things to make illegal . . . yes, how dare you help a childless couple attain their dream!?!?! *mock shameful gasp*

[Dutchlish]

I've said it once and I'll say it again: I so, so admire what you are doing. I think it's wonderful. So glad to hear things are going so well! That's great news for you and the parents!

[Deanie]

Originally Posted by GracieMak'sMama Yay! For heartbeat! And, of all the things to make illegal . . . yes, how dare you help a childless couple attain their dream!?!?! *mock shameful gasp*

I'm catholic and I don't really know why surrogacy wouldn't be allowed. But then, I don't know enough about how it is done. My GUESS is that there end up being fertilized eggs (ie, little human beings in the eyes of catholics) that don't get a "home" and are then not given a chance. I don't see why there would be an issue in the surrogacy itself. But I'm not the expert theologian. I think the surrogacy aspect is awesome.

[Sunshine915]

Congratulations! Yay heartbeat!

[stevensmom]

Originally Posted by GracieMak'sMama Yay! For heartbeat! And, of all the things to make illegal . . . yes, how dare you help a childless couple attain their dream!?!?! *mock shameful gasp*

I think it's chinas population control

**I do know how to spell...my iPod on the other hand does not**

[abhernandez]

Originally Posted by Deanie I'm catholic and I don't really know why surrogacy wouldn't be allowed. But then, I don't know enough about how it is done. My GUESS is that there end up being fertilized eggs (ie, little human beings in the eyes of catholics) that don't get a "home" and are then not given a chance. I don't see why there would be an issue in the surrogacy itself. But I'm not the expert theologian. I think the surrogacy aspect is awesome.

I dont want to get into a theological debate but I believe that catholic church id against any intervention in terms of fertility. They consider it immoral and outside the sanctity of marriage. I guess its right up their with infidelity. My mom's friend's daughter married a strictly catholic man and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, her husband wouldnt permit her to have her eggs frozen although they desperately wanted children. I think it would serve you to investigate a bit more the issue.

[Caroline11009]

Yay for a heartbeat! I think it's amazing that you're a surrogate. I'm excited for you and the family!