pregnancy
Growing your family, one baby bump at a time. All about the ups and downs of nature's 9 month miracle.
A Calling to Serve: An Interview with Military Spouse Tayler Lewis on Becoming a Surrogate
As Told by Tayler Lewis, ConceiveAbilities Surrogate Purpose and service is synonymous with military life. Someone who understands this doctrine is ConceiveAbilities surrogate and employee, Tayler Lewis. Tayler has spent 28 years as a self-proclaimed military brat and eight years as a military spouse while her husband Mason was actively serving in the Army.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency3 days ago in Families
“The Most Rewarding Journey I’ve Ever Been On”: Surrogate Kimberly Gedrich Shares the Joy of Surrogacy
For Kimberly Gedrich , a mother of three from Maryland, joy is found in everyday moments — singing, puzzles, and “trying lots of new things with my kids!” But her sense of joy also led her to something bigger: giving another family the chance to experience the miracle of parenthood.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency7 days ago in Families
A Journey of Courage and Connection: How Renee Found Purpose Through Becoming a Surrogate
Ohio native Renee Warner never imagined that helping another family could change her life so profoundly — and test her courage in ways she never expected. From cheering at her kids’ events to rehearsing for a local musical, or pouring her artistic talent into photography, pet portraits and murals, she lives fully — but it was the journey of becoming a surrogate that revealed the power of compassion and connection even more.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency7 days ago in Families
“We’ve Got This”: A Surrogate’s Story of Love, Hope, and Family
Even with a full life as a mom and teacher, Jolynda McGrath felt called to help another family experience the joy of parenthood by becoming a surrogate — and she hasn’t looked back since.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency7 days ago in Families
The Power of Yes: Victoria’s Journey to Becoming a Surrogate Twice
Meet Victoria Victoria Guilen, from Houston, is a proud mom of three daughters — 23, 18, and 15 — who keep her inspired and always on the go. When she’s not working as a Realtor or assisting a property management company with accounting, she enjoys traveling, dancing, reading, doing puzzles, playing games with her girls, and cheering at sporting events. Friends describe her as naturally nurturing — a trait that would guide her surrogacy journey.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency7 days ago in Families
8 Expert-Approved Steps to Building Compassion Fatigue Resilience for Nurses with Barbara Rubel
As Told by Barbara Rubel, BS, MA, BCETS, DAAETS, Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress: Insights from the ConceiveAbilities Podcast
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency14 days ago in Families
Collection of Gratitude: Inspiring Surrogacy Stories
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we reflect with gratitude on the extraordinary families we are honored to help grow. Our Collection of Gratitude holds the stories of three incredible women who have forever transformed the meaning of family and parenthood. Their trust in us to guide this journey is a profound gift, and we are deeply thankful to play a role in building these beautiful connections.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency14 days ago in Families
Surrogate Mother? Here’s What Surrogates Really Want You to Call Them
How we talk about matters. According to experienced surrogates we surveyed — and what we hear from surrogates, intended mothers, and families alike — one thing is clear: many do not like the term “surrogate mother.”
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency14 days ago in Families
Is It Weird Seeing Your Wife Pregnant for Another Couple? A Surrogate’s Husband Answers
Angel is a ConceiveAbilities surrogate who is now into the third trimester of her surrogacy pregnancy with a baby girl. Throughout the process, her husband Travis has been one of her biggest supporters, and he's sharing his perspective on the surrogacy process - plus his answers to the many questions people have for the surrogate's spouse or partner.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency16 days ago in Families
I’m a Doula and a Surrogate. This Is Why Doulas Make Great Surrogates.
As Told by Vanessa Stepan, ConceiveAbilities Surrogate Vanessa Stepan is a military wife, mom of three, and a doula. She empowers people to have positive birth experiences through education and support with her company Birth Well Colorado Springs. She is also a first time surrogate in the homestretch of her surrogacy journey. Vanessa joined our All Things Conceivable surrogacy podcast to share her surrogacy story and why being a doula inspired her to become a surrogate.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency16 days ago in Families
Why I Am Going To Be A Repeat Surrogate
As told by Christina Chilcote, ConceiveAbilities Surrogate Christina is a 29-year-old surrogate with ConceiveAbilities who is eager to begin her second journey. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and met her husband, Bryce, in high school. After high school, Bryce joined the Air Force and Christina followed him to California where they had their son, Isaac, and daughter, Harper.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency16 days ago in Families
