Some people dream of having children their whole lives, and when the time comes, it happens effortlessly. But for others, it’s not that simple. We personally knew people who struggled with infertility, and seeing their heartbreak made us realize just how much we took for granted. We had our family, our children, and the deep joy that comes with raising them. And we knew—without a doubt—that if we could help another family experience that same joy, we would.
That’s what led us to surrogacy.
Over the years, we carried for three incredible couples, each with their own story, struggles, and dreams of parenthood. Every journey was unique, and every baby we helped bring into the world was deeply special. We worked with a surrogacy agency to match with intended parents, and they helped guide us through each step. It was a process filled with excitement, challenges, and immense reward.
Our first journey brought us a set of twins for a family in a neighboring state. I can hardly believe they’re turning seven this year! Carrying twins was an experience like no other, and seeing their parents finally hold them in their arms after such a long road to parenthood was unforgettable.
For our second journey, we carried a baby girl for a single mother, also from a neighboring state. Though we lost contact with her after some time, we know that little girl is out there thriving, and that’s all that matters.
Then came our third journey—one that changed our lives in ways we never expected. We matched with two wonderful dads from Europe who had been waiting so long for their chance to become parents. From the start, there was an immediate connection, a deep sense that this wasn’t just another surrogacy match but something more. We were three weeks away from delivering their daughter when something else happened—we were matched with our foster baby, who we later adopted. The timing was unbelievable, and it felt like fate was weaving these two stories together in ways we never could have predicted.
We remain incredibly close with our third family, and we’re even hoping to travel to Europe in the next couple of years to visit them. While we only keep in touch with two of the three families, each of our surrogacy experiences holds a special place in our hearts.
When we started this journey, we thought our family was complete—but life had other plans. Looking back, we wouldn’t change a thing. Surrogacy wasn’t just about carrying babies; it was about carrying hope, love, and the dreams of families who had been waiting for their turn. And for us, that was the greatest gift of all.
More to come on our third journey—because the love we have for that family is something truly special.
The Anker Homestead 