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Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogacy From Both Sides#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateLety’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surro.lb?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Meet Lety and Brie, surrogate and intended mother from the same recent journey.This week is so special! We get to hear both sides of surrogacy from the same journey and how their relationship turned into a beautiful friendship.This is a must listen to as so many have been asking to hear more IP stories and this story is so beautiful and highlights so much of the positive in surrogacy and around single intended moth...2024-07-281h 22Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogacy Secrets: Surrogacy Is an advocacy groupThis is a special type of podcast episode. This is one of our webinars that we held back in September 2023 with a surrogacy advocate group called Surrogacy Is.Tune in to hear advice on advocating for yourself in a journey, and how Surrogacy Is helps advocate for and with you.This is an audio only version.Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2024-03-061h 02Stop. Sit. Surrogate.An IP story with Samantha: Founder of Surrogacy Compass#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSurrogacy Compass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogacycompass?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==It’s March which means its Surrogacy Awarness month! This week we are speaking with an expecting Intended Parent and founder of Surrogacy Compass, Samantha. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and how she is preparing to bring home her twins 💕.Samantha talks about how she wishes there was more information and explanation when it comes to certain things in her IP journey. Thus, Surrogacy Compass was born! Tune in to hear how Surrog...2024-03-0355 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Relationships in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Today we touch on relationships in a surrogacy journey. While 95% of journeys are beautiful and are able to develop healthy relationships. There is the small percent that doesn’t. We dive into all of this and more.We also talk about the differences between international relationships and domestic ones. As well as giving advice on ways, to possibly help our relations...2024-03-0155 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Experiences of Black Surrogates#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Loren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorendaniellex?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Damaris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dama_the_africansurrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==In honor of Black History month and honestly, these amazing women, this Friday Facts is about what it's like being a black surrogate.This conversation at times is hard to hear, but these are the conversations we NEED to be having! When tuning into this episode take a second to pause and think about the...2024-02-241h 28Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Sammi’s Surrogacy Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sammi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammimichiko?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with the very sweet and retired surrogate Sammi. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that even lead her to career change to continue helping families grow.Tune in to hear her beautiful story and how she continues to help families in surrogacy.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2024-02-1850 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Myths in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kaitlin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidsdontcryx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey_of_a_surrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nifer_waters?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Friday Facts is back!!! We are starting off 2024 friday Facts with Myths in Surrogacy.Tune in to hear a lot of the false assumptions made in, about, and around surrogacy. We know we couldn’t possibly cover them all, but this is a great start especially for those looking to truly le...2024-02-161h 07Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Traditional Surrogacy: with Intended Mother Beth#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBeth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethcurvydesigns?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we spoke Intended Mother Beth who will welcome her baby boy via traditional surrogacy in just a few months. Beth's story may be the less traditional approach to surrogacy these days, but this is one of the most beautiful and heart warming stories we've heard on the podcast. 💕 Beth gets real, honest, and extremely transparent about traditional surrogacy and answers every question in the book! We honestly can't thank her enough and are so beyond excited f...2024-02-111h 11Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Meet IPs Brandon and Jake#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBrandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandondallas13?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Jake’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakea214?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Meet the incredible and kind intended fathers, Brandon and Jake! They are located in Texas and are looking to do an agency journey to help grow their family and give their newly adopted baby girl a sibling. 💕 They are very open to any Surrogate as long as she is open to having a close relationship. State of residence does not matter, however, Texas is preferable. Also, it d...2024-02-1116 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency with co-founders and experienced surrogates, Charlene and Nicole#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Carrying Hope Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carryinghopesurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with experienced surrogates and co-founders of Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency Charlene and Nicole. They share their road to surrogacy, how they met through surrogacy, and how that lead to creating their own agency.And as of January 24, 2024 they have helped bring 112 babies Earth side. Congratulations to you all! Tune in to hear how a friendship from a social media group for surrogates turned into a successful business partnership helping fami...2024-02-041h 12Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Ashley M’s Journey#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashley McKenna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmmckenna?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Ashley, an experienced surrogate and who is now embarking on her second journey. She shares her beautiful story with us and how her seconds set of IPs got her first IPs blessing. Tune in to hear her beautiful story and the heartwarming connection between both her IPs.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.s...2024-01-281h 14Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Fairfax Surrogacy with Joyce Wheeler#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Fairfax Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairfaxsurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Joyce, an experienced surrogate and case manager at Fairfax Surrogacy. She shares her beautiful journeys with us and why she got involved with surrogacy to begin with.She also shares some insight to how she hepls surrogates and her role at Fairfax Surrogacy. Tune in to hear her beautiful and heartwarming story. And to learn about Fairfax Surrogacy.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.Surrogateaewa2024-01-221h 04Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogacy Simplified#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSurrogacy Simplified Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogacysimplified?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==WELCOME 2024! 🎊 This week we are speaking with 2x Intended Parent and founder of Surrogacy Simplified, Jessie Jaskulsky. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and her 2 beautiful journeys that brought her daighters earth side. 💕 Jessie talks about how she wishes there was more guidance and information when it came to certain things in her IP journey. Thus, Surrogacy Simplified was born! Tune in to hear how Surrogacy Simplified can help you in an independent...2024-01-1455 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Surro Connections#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surro Connections’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surroconnection?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we talked with Megan, 4 time surrogate and founder of Surro Connections. She shares her journeys with us and why she decided to create her own agency. While 3 of her journeys, you would consider normal or common, her last journey is the most unexpected story we have EVER heard. But Megan’s heart and her family’s support and love is truly something to admire.Tune in to hear this beautiful and extremely...2023-12-171h 32Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Wombs of Angels#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateToinette’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/wombs_of_angels?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Dr. Toinette Watson, gestational surrogate and founder of Wombs of Angels. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that lead her to create her journal. This journal is truly wonderful as well as tangible, detailed, helpful, and educational. It has everything you can think of to help documented and guide you along your journey.Tune in to hear a feel good story and more about Wombs of Angels and how this...2023-12-101h 01Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Not My Tummy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateBaden and Zane’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/notmytummy?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Intended Parents, Baden and Zane. They recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl through surrogacy in Candan. But not only are the parents through surrogacy but huge advocates in the community. Tune in to hear their beautiful story of how they are helping bring positive change to surrogacy in Canada. 💕 Congratulations on your beautiful growing family 💕 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a tex...2023-12-031h 16Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Jennifer’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateJennifer’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/nifer_waters?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Jennifer, a 4 time Canadian Surrogate! We talk about all the ups and downs of going through 4 journeys. Some with a “natural cycle” and how it wasn’t as “natural” as you would think. Jennifer is also currently pregnant on her 4th journey and glowing! 😊 Tune in to hear 3 “completed” journeys that are anything but similar and how Jennifer’s 4th journey is going. 💕 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.Surrogate2023-11-191h 24Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Mary’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateMary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=ZnJ0Y2V5ejRtaXE=This week we spoke with Mary, a first time surrogate. Mary’s journey is such a wonderful feel good and happy story. As always there were some bumps, but nothing too crazy or out of the blue. And since Mary is also a doula she does somethings during birth that some may not think to do, but her knowledge and her spirit taught us a lot. 💕 Definitely tune in today to get all the warm and feel...2023-11-121h 17Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Agency: Behind the scenes of Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate ISC Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MTAxN2Q0bDFnajF1eg==This week we talked with Maria from International Surrogacy Center. We ask all the questions all of us have been wondering about an agency’s role in a journey. And Maria was kind enough to shed some light on that and much more of the behind scenes of an agency.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-11-051h 05Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Jessica’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateJessica’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/my_sweet_surro_journey?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==This week we spoke with Jessica, a two time surrogate. Jessica’s first journey went just as anyone would hope for, good and healthy. But Jessica’s second journey went for a wild ride! And that is no understatement, Jessica’s pregnacy with twins went from a little concern to emergency surgery to save both her life and the lives of those babies. She shares in detail how those moments went and how she handled everything. 💕 Tune...2023-10-2955 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Samantha’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateSamantha’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/justasurromama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we spoke with Samantha, a first time surrogate. Her journey overall was good and happy, but there were some very unique things that occurred. From an embryo gone missing to injuring herself in childbirth. She shares all the craziness and how she is feeling and recovering today. 💕 Tune in to hear this heartwarming birth story and the unique occurrences, including how you can fracture your sternum during childbirth! Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: S...2023-10-221h 31Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Pregnancy Loss in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Alycia’a Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Terra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.earthleigh.one?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==⚠️⚠️⚠️Please be aware that this conversation at times might be a bit graphic. If you are not in the right state to hear this conversation please do what is best and needed for you. 💕 This week was a hard conversation. We are speaking about pregnacy loss in surrogacy. The ladies in this Friday Facts are kind, br...2023-10-201h 31Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Casandra’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Casandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/cas_aleman?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Casandra, a first time surrogate, who has a very unique story. When Casandra was about half way through her pregnancy when she noticed something was different. But she never imagined she would soon be fighting for her life. Casandra was having a normal and healthy pregnancy until some tests were done that indicated she needed to be induced a few weeks early in order to save her life. Casandra was diagnosed with stage 4 Non-Hodgkin’s lymphom...2023-10-151h 02Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Delivery in Surrogacy#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Kari’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/karihernandez82?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Chantale’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/a_borrowed_nest?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This Friday we are talking about delivery. How does the process of delivering a baby in surrogacy differ from a birth with our keepers? How do surrogates feel having the IPs in the room? And how do we feel when the baby is handed to their parent(s)? We also touch a little on...2023-10-131h 03Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogate Sister Design#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogate Sister Design Instagram: https://instagram.com/surrogatesisterdesign?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Kristal, former surrogate and founder of Surrogate Sister Design. Kristal shares with us her reasoning for creating Surrogate Sister Design and how it has evolved over the years. If you don’t know about her shop, YOU SHOULD! If you’re involved with surrogacy her shop is the place to go! From clothes, to medication mats, to stickers, to journals, to a surrogacy box and so many other items that are all dedicated and created with su...2023-10-0850 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Failed Transfer#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This Friday we are discussing transfers that don’t take, because we did not fail, the embryo did not fail, it simply did not take. And that’s okay. It can be heartbreaking and we as surrogates are allowed to feel the emotional rollercoaster too, but remember YOU DID NOT FAIL. Often times surrogates place blame on themselves and sometimes others place blame on the surrogate. But in order to create life, SO MANY things have to align p...2023-10-0149 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.A Borrowed Nest#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Chantale’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/a_borrowed_nest?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Chantale, Canadian surrogate. She is a repeat surrogate, but her second journey didn’t go as she had hoped. If you don’t know, Canadian surrogates don’t get compensated like US surrogates, therefore their matching process is a little different than ours. Meaning surrogates and IPs tend to have a deeper or more friendly bond, and in Chantale’s case this friendly bond goes all the way back to high-school. Tune in to hear the up a...2023-10-011h 13Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Alycia’s Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alycia’a Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Alycia, a Canadian Surrogate. She has experienced many ups and downs in her first journey, including a missed miscarriage. Alycia shares her experience with us and you in hopes that her words and journey might help others who have experienced the same thing or are going through something similar.Alycia, thank you so very much for sharing your story and grief. We understand how hard it is to talk about these type of sit...2023-09-241h 11Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: C-Section#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Terra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.earthleigh.one?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==We’re back with another Friday Facts!!! This week we talk about C-Sections! And between the 4 of us women there have been 10 C-Sections. So if you have never experienced one or are curious to learn more about them, or even if you have experienced one this is such a great conversation to listen to. And if you have any tips or tricks or questions please drop them in t...2023-09-2259 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Shelbie’s Surro Story#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Shelbie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviaandlilliansmama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Shelbie who is on her 2nd surrogacy journey. She shares how her first journey was everything she had hoped for and her sweet relationship with her IF. Also, how not every journey is the same as her 2nd journey is taking a bit longer than expected. Tune in to hear what the hold up is and how Shelbie is handling the obstacles in thrown at her in this journey.Instagram: Stop.Sit.Sur...2023-09-1745 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Grace’s JourneyGrace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Grace who is a 2 time surrogate. Grace’s first journey was so beautiful that she is now on her second journey with the same couple for a sibling journey. 💕 But unfortunately is hasn’t been as smooth and simple as the first one.Grace and her IPs sadly experienced a second trimester loss. Grace opened up with us and you in hopes that her words and journey might help others who have experienced the same thing. Please be aware t...2023-09-101h 10Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Carried With Love#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ariel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/carried.with.love?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Ariel a Canadian surrogate who has been on 5 surrogacy journeys. We talk about what it’s like being a surrogate in Canada and she helps clear up some misconceptions on Canadian surrogacy. Ariel also touches on her last and final surrogacy journey, but that’s not the end of her journey in the surrogacy world. Tune in to hear how Ariel is continuing to help the surrogacy and IVF community. Instagram: Stop.Sit.S...2023-09-031h 35Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: IVF Meds#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alycia’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about all the IVF meds! What types there are and how they can make you feel. Nowadays there are so many ways to prep for a transfer, it becomes confusing and sometimes overwhelming. We even sometimes compare and that leads us to overthink and get in our heads when things are different for us than the “norm” that we see on social media. Tune in to hear a few...2023-09-021h 01Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Screening#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Casandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/cas_aleman?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Samantha’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/justasurromama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about the screening process for surrogates. From agency screening to psychological screening and the biggest one of them all, Medical Screening. Tune in to get an idea what this process is like and how long it can typically take to get through it all before the real fun and journey begins. 💕 🤰🏻Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a text2023-08-1846 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Requirments#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==International Surrogacy Center’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Shelbie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviaandlilliansmama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about the requirements and qualifications to become a surrogate. If you’re looking into surrogacy for the first time this is a great one to listen to as we have 4 experienced surrogates and an agency founder giving insight on all the requirements we each have been through and how agencies wi...2023-08-111h 13Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Surrogacy.Is#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogacy.Is Instagram: https://instagram.com/surrogacy.is?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Sunshine and Casey from Surrogacy.Is! Sunshine explained how and why she created Surrogacy.Is and the purpose of this Advocacy Group. The love and passion these ladies have for surrogacy shines through in this entire conversation and we for one can’t wait to see Surrogacy.Is bloom! 🌸 Tune in to hear how Surrogacy.Is helps surrogates both new and experienced become more educated and feel more confident in advocating for themselves....2023-08-061h 23Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Absurd Things#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Whitney’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/whitneycask?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==International Surrogacy Center’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talk about all the absurd things that surrogates have been asked, things that have been said to surrogates, and other absurd things that have been said and asked regarding surrogates/surrogacy. And there are a lot of common ones, but also some very absurd ones.Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a textht...2023-08-0552 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Northwest Surrogacy Center with Veronica Bowers#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate NWSC Instagram: https://instagram.com/nw_surrogacy_center?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==This week we talked with Veronica from North West Surrogacy Center. She talks about both her journeys at NWSC and how surrogacy journeys at NWSC work. She was even filmed in her first journey for a French documentary. (Link provided below) Tune in to hear her amazing stories and how to get a journey started with NWSC.Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgIdhcD8UA8&t=1sInstagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.Sur...2023-07-311h 12Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Independent JourneyThis week we talked with surrogates who went the independent route to get a better understanding of what it all entails. And while they are both independent they have very different stories. Tune in to hear how to get an independent journey started and what you can expect to encounter during one.Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-07-281h 00Stop. Sit. Surrogate.SEEDS EthicsThis week we spoke with Lisa Stark Hughes from the education committee of SEEDS Ethics. She explains how and why this nonprofit organization was born and how it has developed over the years. We also touch on what it means to be a member and what it entails to be a volunteer, as SEEDS Ethics is made up of volunteers! Lisa informs us what people can expect to hear at the upcoming conference in November and lists off some of the committee. But to find out more information tune in and also go to their website, listed below, to...2023-07-231h 03Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Matching#surrogacy #ivf #surrogateAmanda’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandas.progression?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Sandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_sandraviramontes_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Let’s talk about Matching! What questions to ask during and even before you are match. What you can expect to happen in a match meeting. And some advice and tips from fellow surrogates who have been through this overwhelming yet exciting process. 💕 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-07-221h 07Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Lauren’s JourneyThis week we spoke with Lauren about her first journey. While this wasn’t her dream journey, she was still able to complete it knowing she put her heart and soul into it and in the end was able to help a family grow. And let me just say, the amount of effort, love, and patience she showed truly portrays the wonderful heart that she has. ♥️ Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-07-161h 43Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Chrissy TeigenToday we are shining a light on the positive things Chrissy Teigen has said about surrogacy. From her showing her appreciation and gratitude for her surrogate to her acknowledging how much surrogates are willing to put their bodies through in order to help a family grow. Congratulations to Chrissy, John, and their family and surrogate! 💕 And thank you for shining a light of positivity on this community. We sincerely appreciate it. ♥️ Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-07-1430 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Amanda B’s JourneyThis week we heard one of the best outcomes you can have in surrogacy. The mutual love and respect shines in this journey! And where this journey has lead both parties, is just phenomenal. This is a feel good story and this is what surrogacy is all about! Love, family and respect! 💕 Tune in to get a dose of happiness 😊 Instagram: Stop.Sit.SurrogateTikTok: Stop.Sit.SurrogateSend us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-07-091h 05Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: Red FlagsThis week we talk some more about red flags. Your red flags actually! Together as a community we can help one another, protect one another, and warn one another. Together we can change the conversation of surrogacy. If you have more red flags please drop a comment below so we can help and look out for one another. 💕 Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-06-3036 minStop. Sit. Surrogate.Art Risk SolutionsThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Paige from Art Risk Solutions. We dive into all things insurance! We can’t thank Sarah enough for taking the time to explain how insurance works in the surrogacy world. This conversation has truly been eye opening and incredibly informative. Tune in to hear everything you should and need to know about health insurance when being a surrogate.Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-06-271h 30Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Friday Facts: ContractsCONTRACTS!! What’s in them? What should be in them!? What’s legal jargon? What too look out for? Contracts are scary and there is not a lot of talk about them. We hope this helps start the conversation and that we can all help and learn from one another. Remember, you always have the right to ask for changes. It’s no guarantee, but you’ll never know until you ask!What did you change in your contract?Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-06-241h 14Stop. Sit. Surrogate.New York Surrogacy CenterThis week we had the pleasure of speaking with Joe Williams, cofounder of New York Surrogacy Center. New York Surrogacy Center was the first licensed surrogate agency in New York! We dive into the surrogacy statutes and the Gestational Surrogate Bill of Rights that New York has put in place. And after learning about all this, we truly hope more states will follow New York in allowing and protecting surrogacy and all it has to offer. 💕 Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate2023-06-111h 16Stop. Sit. Surrogate.Let’s Talk CompensationSurrogates in the United States, more often than not, are compensated. But for some bizarre reason, this is such a taboo subject to talk about. So we’ve decided to start the conversation in hopes to continue it and bring awareness and comfort in the compensation process of surrogacy. We are providing a service. It’s within our right to be compensated for that service if we choose to be. AND IT’S OKAY 💕 We also sprinkle in some other friendly surrogate insight and advice. 🙃Send us a texthttps://m.youtube.com/@s...2023-06-101h 30