by Frankie Gamble | Sep 28, 2016 | Personal stories
The waiting game The answer will vary depending on who you ask but the general thought associated with that saying is a long duration. My partner and I in the midst of our waiting game, waiting for that call that could be the start of a whole new life. This article is...
by Frankie Gamble | Mar 18, 2016 | Guidance and comment, Personal stories
The wonderful relationships of surrogacy (and how UK law should treat them better) We wanted to share this letter, which was sent by a US surrogate for her UK intended parents as a surprise for their final parental order hearing. The judge read it aloud in court,...
by Frankie Gamble | Jan 5, 2016 | Personal stories
“Baby cupboard” Fran’s story so far “Wow! Really….? Why?!” I hear that expression a lot when first telling people that I’m going to be a surrogate – and the reaction tends to be even stronger when they discover that I’m doing it for people that...
by Frankie Gamble | Dec 23, 2015 | Personal stories
Being a surrogate – what is it really like? Part 4&5 Part 4: Delivery Day! How was the birth? Anna: “The labour was extremely quick, so quick that Michael and Jerome almost missed it! I wanted an epidural but there wasn’t enough time because I was fully...
by Frankie Gamble | Dec 14, 2015 | Personal stories
Being a surrogate: what is it really like? Part 3 Part 3: The pregnancy During the pregnancy, did you feel supported by Michael and Jerome and others around you? Anna: “The support we had from Michael and Jerome was amazing. We also felt very supported by Michael’s...
by Frankie Gamble | Dec 8, 2015 | Personal stories
Being a surrogate – what is it really like? Part 2 Part 2: Meeting our intended parents How did you feel during the surrogate screening process and waiting to be matched? Anna: “We felt very comfortable with Helen right from the start, as though we could talk...
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