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What Happens When Science, Hope, and Heartbreak Collide?

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#surrogacy

#ivf

#surrogate

Liz’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzzlooobes?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of Liz, a three-time surrogate who brings a unique perspective as both a surrogate mother and a fertility clinic medical assistant. Her story takes us through the highs of creating families for others and the lows of failed transfers and loss, all while maintaining remarkable positivity and resilience. Liz's path to surrogacy began unexpectedly while working in fertility medicine, where she gained invaluable knowledge about the process before embarking on her own surrogate journey. She shares candid insights about agency selection, describing how finding the right support system made all the difference after a disappointing first experience. What makes this conversation particularly powerful is Liz's willingness to discuss the aspects of surrogacy rarely talked about in public forums. From the dramatic moments during delivery when her surrogate baby wasn't immediately breathing, to the emotional devastation of a miscarriage while on vacation, to the hurt when an intended parent failed to check in after a loss. These honest revelations provide a window into the complex emotional landscape surrogates navigate. Despite experiencing seven medical cycles in three years and multiple setbacks, Liz's enthusiasm for surrogacy remains undiminished. Her advice to those considering becoming surrogates is beautifully simple yet profound: "Just do it." This episode captures the essence of surrogacy as not just a medical process but a deeply human connection requiring communication, empathy, and resilience from all involved. Whether you're considering surrogacy, are an intended parent, or simply curious about alternative family-building paths, this conversation offers authentic insights into what the journey truly entails beyond the medical procedures and legal agreements. Connect with us on Instagram @stop.sit.surrogate or email [email protected] to share your own stories or questions.

Instagram: Stop.Sit.Surrogate

TikTok: Stop.Sit.Surrogate

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https://stopsitsurrogate.com

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Chapters

1. What Happens When Science, Hope, and Heartbreak Collide? (00:00:00)

2. Meet Liz: Three-Time Surrogate (00:00:01)

3. Discovering Surrogacy in Fertility Work (00:03:36)

4. First Journey: Finding the Right Agency (00:08:40)

5. Birth Story: Meeting the Baby (00:17:37)

6. Second Journey: Challenges and Loss (00:28:07)

7. Third Journey: Three Failed Transfers (00:38:39)

8. Advice and Hope for Future Journeys (00:53:05)

9. Final Thoughts on Surrogacy (01:05:36)

142 episodes

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Manage episode 508899336 series 2981207
Content provided by Kenedi & Ellen Smith and Ellen Smith. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Kenedi & Ellen Smith and Ellen Smith or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

#surrogacy

#ivf

#surrogate

Liz’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzzlooobes?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of Liz, a three-time surrogate who brings a unique perspective as both a surrogate mother and a fertility clinic medical assistant. Her story takes us through the highs of creating families for others and the lows of failed transfers and loss, all while maintaining remarkable positivity and resilience. Liz's path to surrogacy began unexpectedly while working in fertility medicine, where she gained invaluable knowledge about the process before embarking on her own surrogate journey. She shares candid insights about agency selection, describing how finding the right support system made all the difference after a disappointing first experience. What makes this conversation particularly powerful is Liz's willingness to discuss the aspects of surrogacy rarely talked about in public forums. From the dramatic moments during delivery when her surrogate baby wasn't immediately breathing, to the emotional devastation of a miscarriage while on vacation, to the hurt when an intended parent failed to check in after a loss. These honest revelations provide a window into the complex emotional landscape surrogates navigate. Despite experiencing seven medical cycles in three years and multiple setbacks, Liz's enthusiasm for surrogacy remains undiminished. Her advice to those considering becoming surrogates is beautifully simple yet profound: "Just do it." This episode captures the essence of surrogacy as not just a medical process but a deeply human connection requiring communication, empathy, and resilience from all involved. Whether you're considering surrogacy, are an intended parent, or simply curious about alternative family-building paths, this conversation offers authentic insights into what the journey truly entails beyond the medical procedures and legal agreements. Connect with us on Instagram @stop.sit.surrogate or email [email protected] to share your own stories or questions.

Instagram: Stop.Sit.Surrogate

TikTok: Stop.Sit.Surrogate

Send us a text

https://stopsitsurrogate.com

  continue reading

Chapters

1. What Happens When Science, Hope, and Heartbreak Collide? (00:00:00)

2. Meet Liz: Three-Time Surrogate (00:00:01)

3. Discovering Surrogacy in Fertility Work (00:03:36)

4. First Journey: Finding the Right Agency (00:08:40)

5. Birth Story: Meeting the Baby (00:17:37)

6. Second Journey: Challenges and Loss (00:28:07)

7. Third Journey: Three Failed Transfers (00:38:39)

8. Advice and Hope for Future Journeys (00:53:05)

9. Final Thoughts on Surrogacy (01:05:36)

142 episodes

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