Anchored in Love is a new podcast rooted in real-life experiences with foster care, blended family life, healing, and boundaries. In this post, I share why I started the podcast and how it connects to the stories already shared here on the blog, now spoken out loud and available on Apple Podcasts.
Category Archives: Surrogacy
When It Takes a Village: Our First Surrogacy Story
Our surrogacy journey began back in 2016, during a time when our hearts were full and our home felt complete. We had four wonderful children and didn’t plan to grow our family any further—but something within me kept stirring. I’ve always loved being pregnant, and after some reflection, I realized that maybe I could useContinue reading “When It Takes a Village: Our First Surrogacy Story”
Gestational vs. Traditional Surrogacy: Understanding the Difference
When people hear the word surrogacy, they often assume it’s a one-size-fits-all process. But there are actually two different types of surrogacy: gestational and traditional. Each comes with its own legal, medical, and emotional complexities. Gestational Surrogacy (What We Did) Gestational surrogacy is the most common form of surrogacy today. According to Google’s definition: “GestationalContinue reading “Gestational vs. Traditional Surrogacy: Understanding the Difference”
Getting Started in Surrogacy: What You Need to Know
Surrogacy is an incredible journey—one that can be deeply emotional, purely transactional, or a mix of both. No matter your reason for considering it, getting started requires careful research, reflection, and preparation. If you’re thinking about becoming a surrogate, here’s what you need to know about the process, from the first steps to matching withContinue reading “Getting Started in Surrogacy: What You Need to Know”
Our Surrogacy Journey: Helping Build Families, One Baby at a Time
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 deepContinue reading “Our Surrogacy Journey: Helping Build Families, One Baby at a Time”
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