What happens when a surrogate and international intended parents connect so deeply, they choose to do it all again?
In this touching episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay welcomes Brittany, a surrogate from Missouri, along with Anja and Christian, a couple from Switzerland, to share their remarkable story. From an instant connection to two beautiful international surrogacy journeys that crossed oceans, cultures and expectations, this conversation explores trust, shared values, the emotional ups and downs and how they truly became family.
Whether you’re a hopeful intended parent, a potential surrogate or just someone who loves stories about human connection, this international surrogacy story is for you.
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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Brittany, Anja & Christian Share What Led Them to Surrogacy
02:01 - The Intended Parents' Hopes for a Right Surrogate Match
04:12 - Surprises During the Surrogate Matching Process
07:24 - The First Meeting & Instant Connection
11:50 - Anja & Christian's Decision to Choose an American Surrogate
14:22 - Cultural Differences in International Surrogacy
18:32 - Countries Anja & Christian Considered for Surrogacy
19:58 - What to Consider When Pursuing International Surrogacy
23:35 - IP Advice for Other IPs Working with an American Surrogate
24:27 - Building Trust & Good Communication in International Surrogacy
29:26 - Years of Bad Infertility News Led These IPs to Surrogacy
31:16 - The Emotions & Stories of Delivery Day
37:31 - Inspiration for Another Journey Together (Sibling Surrogacy)
40:47 - Differences Between the First & Second Journey
43:57 - Brittany's Advice for a Potential Second-Time Surrogate
45:05 - How Surrogacy Shaped Brittany, Anja & Christian
48:20 - Brittany's Advice for Someone Considering International Surrogacy
50:07 - Advice Brittany, Anja & Christian Wish They Heard
52:08 - How Brittany, Anja & Christian Describe Their Surrogacy Journey
52:28 - Outro
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