Why Aimee Power Chose to Become a Surrogate: A Journey of Empowerment and Giving

Having navigated the powerful journey of her own children, ConceiveAbilities surrogate Aimee felt a deep sense of empowerment that she wanted to share with others. This led her to embark on a life-changing surrogacy journey, driven by the desire to give an extraordinary gift to another family. Join us as we explore Aimee’s heartfelt motivations, the support systems that have uplifted her, and the rewarding experiences she’s encountered along the way.

Meet Aimee: Mom of Four and ConceiveAbilities Surrogate

Tell us a bit about you:

My husband and I have been together for over seven years, and together we have a beautiful blended family with 4 girls. I have two daughters (ages 9 and 15) and two step daughters (also ages 9 and 15). We were lucky enough that we both came into our relationship with the same aged girls!

That being said, we knew we wouldn’t want any more kids. Our family was complete. With my first birth I decided to get the epidural, which actually caused me to not have the experience I wanted. I spent 2 hours trying to push, which was putting stress on me and my daughter. After 2 hours the epidural finally wore off enough that with the help of a vacuum, I managed to push and birth my first daughter.

After having that experience I knew in my next pregnancy that I wanted to go unmedicated. I wanted to have full control, movement, and feeling during the birth. My second birth was so empowering! I stayed in a tub until it was time to push, was able to move around, and birth in a different position. She was out in 3 pushes!

I have never felt more empowered and amazing than I did when I birthed her. I knew I’d like to experience that empowering feeling again, but was done having children of my own.

Why Aimee Chose to Become a Surrogate

How did you decide that becoming a surrogate was right for you and your family?

Surrogacy was something that I thought about for a long time — eight years to be exact! I watched a friend from high school become a surrogate through ConceiveAbilities. That gave me the extra push towards surrogacy! Between watching her journey, having happy pregnancies, and marrying my husband knowing we were done having kids, I decided to be a surrogate. I also wanted to be able to give the best gift of all time!

A Special Connection With Her International Intended Parents

What was it like being a surrogate for an international family?

Carrying for an international couple was such an incredible experience! From the start, we had so much to talk about, and it was exciting to explore the unique differences and shared similarities between us. One of the things I truly cherished was the extra time we got to spend together. Because they came a month before my due date and stayed for two weeks after, we formed a bond that went beyond just the important appointments. It made the journey feel even more special and connected. Having that extended time together felt like a gift; it is something many surrogates may not get the chance to experience and I’m grateful for every moment we shared.

The Importance of Support During a Surrogacy Journey

We really focus on supporting our surrogates with our All-In Surrogate Care and Compensation Package. How important has support been through your surrogacy journey?

I have had such a great experience all around. I have the sweetest, most supportive, intended parents whom I am very close to. Throughout our journey we have talked almost everyday! It’s also been fun to experience pregnancy with my husband, since we never had children together. Our two 9 year olds have been very involved and sweet about the whole process. They are old enough to understand so much about this process, and realize what an amazing gift we are giving.

I felt incredibly supported by ConceiveAbilities, especially through the communication and guidance from the counselors, as well as the amazing Facebook group. Being part of the surro-sisterhood has been empowering — it’s such a comfort to connect with others who understand the journey. I love that I could ask questions, find answers, and be part of a community that always has each other’s backs. Two of my closest friends today are surrogates I met through that group, and it’s been a powerful reminder of how meaningful this shared experience can be!

How has your surrogate compensation helped you and your family?

This journey has allowed me to take a break from my career for the first time ever. I can now fully enjoy just being with my family, and growing this baby the best way I can! I’ve had the whole summer off with just my family and it has been beautiful!

What has been the most rewarding part of your surrogacy journey so far?

The most rewarding part of surrogacy is just knowing and feeling how grateful my intended parents are, and how deserving they are of this! Our relationship has flourished since matching, making it that much more rewarding. The true reward will be when I give birth to their baby and feel all the raw emotions! I cannot wait!

I have loved every single moment of this journey! It’s been so exciting every step of the way, and I’ve had so much fun documenting it all. I feel forever blessed to have been part of this amazing experience, and agency! The support groups, the meetings, the friends I’ve met, and all the other amazing people I’ve talked to. I couldn’t have asked for a better surrogacy journey!