“The things you take for granted, someone else is praying for.”

This is the powerful statement that touched my heart and helped put the idea of surrogacy in my mind. I have been blessed with three beautiful children of my own and have had fairly easy pregnancies and deliveries so why not give the gift of carrying a child to some deserving couple?

I started my journey by searching for an agency. I would not settle for just any agency. I wanted the best: one that would educate me, listen to me but most importantly support me. After speaking with Kellie and Kristy, with Creative Conception, I knew I had found my agency (and I had spoken with many others). All of my questions were answered and all of my concerns were addressed. There was one request I had when starting this process. I wanted 100% reassurance that the couple I would be a surrogate for was deserving. I was adamant that I would not help bring a child into this world for just anyone. The questionnaire for both myself and the intended parents helped Creative Conception find my perfect match. After months of communication between me and the intended parents, I knew in my heart that being a surrogate was what I was meant to do. Yes, I was scared; but after hearing about the years of failed attempts and heartbreak that my intended parents had endured, I had the strength to move forward. Nine months later, I not only successfully helped bring a beautiful baby girl into the loving arms of her parents, I also made lifelong friendships with my intended parents; my therapist, Myriam (a service provided to all surrogates by Creative Conception) and my surrogate support group of wonderful girls (also a service provided by Creative Conception) who, like me, opened their hearts and blessed a family with the most precious thing in the world…a baby.