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Two Surrogacy Journeys, One Surrogate's Unstoppable Heart
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What happens when a surrogate faces failed pregnancy after failed pregnancy, and still chooses hope?
In this raw and inspiring episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", Madie, a two-time surrogate opens up about her decade-long journey of resilience and the powerful bond between surrogates and intended parents. Madie walks us through her three journeys, the emotional highs and crushing lows, and how she went from feeling “damaged goods” to successfully helping two families grow.
Whether you’re a hopeful surrogate, an intended parent or just curious about what it really takes to be a surrogate, this is a surrogacy story you won’t forget.
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Learn more or start your surrogacy journey:
Website: https://www.americansurrogacy.com
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If you are interested in becoming a surrogate, please visit:
https://www.americansurrogacy.com/surrogate/surrogate_free_info?ref=asytsur
If you are ready to get started as an intended parent please visit:
https://www.americansurrogacy.com/parents/parents_free_info?ref=asytip
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - What Inspired Madie to Become a Surrogate?
01:46 - Her Husband’s Reaction to Surrogacy
03:21 - When Madie Started Her First Surrogacy Journey
04:19 - First-Time Surrogate Emotions & Hesitations
07:14 - Madie's First Experience with the Intended Parents
08:24 - What Makes a Great Surrogacy Match?
10:45 - Working as a Waitress During Pregnancy
12:53 - Explaining Surrogacy to Her Kids
14:29 - The First Match: Embryo Transfers & The Emotional Toll of Miscarriage
19:20 - Success at Last: A Baby Girl Is Born
21:19 - How the IPs Supported Madie throughout the Journey
24:25 - Madie's Relationship with Her IPs Today
26:07 - The Second Journey: Three Transfers, No Baby
29:02 - When Emotional Burnout Happens
30:06 - Trying an Independent Journey
32:59 - Another Failed Transfer & Heavy Reflection
35:26 - Rebuilding Confidence After Failure
36:09 - Her Final Journey: 2 Dads, 1 Rainbow Baby
38:34 - “I'm Hopeful. I Have One More Journey”: What’s Next for Madie
39:32 - Facing Criticism & “Surrogacy Opinions”
41:02 - Agency vs. Independent Surrogacy: Madie's Preference
43:44 - The Emotions in the Delivery Room
46:27 - The Importance of Stress Tests
49:55 - Breastfeeding a Surrogate Baby
50:26 - Madie's Advice & Encouragement for Other Surrogates
53:55 - Madie Describes Her Surrogacy Journey in One Word
54:53 - Outro
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. What Inspired Madie to Become a Surrogate? (00:00:17)
3. Her Husband’s Reaction to Surrogacy (00:01:46)
4. When Madie Started Her First Surrogacy Journey (00:03:21)
5. First-Time Surrogate Emotions & Hesitations (00:04:19)
6. Madie's First Experience with the Intended Parents (00:07:14)
7. What Makes a Great Surrogacy Match? (00:08:24)
8. Working as a Waitress During Pregnancy (00:10:45)
9. Explaining Surrogacy to Her Kids (00:12:53)
10. The First Match: Embryo Transfers & The Emotional Toll of Miscarriage (00:14:29)
11. Success at Last: A Baby Girl Is Born (00:19:20)
12. How the IPs Supported Madie throughout the Journey (00:21:19)
13. Madie's Relationship with Her IPs Today (00:24:25)
14. The Second Journey: Three Transfers, No Baby (00:26:07)
15. When Emotional Burnout Happens (00:29:02)
16. Trying an Independent Journey (00:30:06)
17. Another Failed Transfer & Heavy Reflection (00:32:59)
18. Rebuilding Confidence After Failure (00:35:26)
19. Her Final Journey: 2 Dads, 1 Rainbow Baby (00:36:09)
20. “I'm Hopeful. I Have One More Journey”: What’s Next for Madie (00:38:34)
21. Facing Criticism & “Surrogacy Opinions” (00:39:32)
22. Agency vs. Independent Surrogacy: Madie's Preference (00:41:02)
23. The Emotions in the Delivery Room (00:43:44)
24. The Importance of Stress Tests (00:46:27)
25. Breastfeeding a Surrogate Baby (00:49:55)
26. Madie's Advice & Encouragement for Other Surrogates (00:50:26)
27. Madie Describes Her Surrogacy Journey in One Word (00:53:55)
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