Surrogacy is a life changing experience for everyone involved. It can also be both a little intimidating and extremely empowering doing it as a single mother. Coming from a proven surrogate who navigated two journeys as a single mom, I speak from experience! (Photos in this post are of me during my first surrogacy as a single mom!)
“How am I going to give myself injections?!” is often the first thing women think about when learning about the surrogacy process. The answer is going to be the same for women who have a partner or someone else to administer injections for them: practice! Injections are tricky either way. To get the right spot, the right angle, and the right speed, it takes practice. Luckily, you’ll be doing them regularly (for a short period of time) and will have time to master them. When in doubt, your personal case manager (someone like me) will be just a phone call away should you need guidance, reassurance, or encouragement! We are pros and will give you very detailed guidance so you can do your injections properly. There are plenty of positions, tips, and tricks we can suggest that make solo injections more manageable.
“Who is going to look after my children while I am at appointments and having the baby?” Part of our screening process includes making sure you have a support system ready to help you should you need. That doesn’t have to be a partner or spouse, that can be a trusted friend or family member. However, we know that childcare can sometimes be a challenge, so we make sure you have childcare compensation built into your contract for when it’s needed.
“I’m scared to go through pregnancy without a partner.” At Ivy, we don’t ever let a surrogate mother go without round the clock support. Your case manager is not just available to make sure your surrogacy process moves seamlessly; we are here for YOU. We know that navigating a pregnancy, motherhood, work, and life is a hefty task. We also recognize that you are making a sacrifice of your time and body. All to help create a family for someone else. We know that it comes with a HUGE mix of emotions. We know that hormones to get pregnant and restless nights during your pregnancy can make for some long days. We want you to know that you can rely on us to be there for you when you need. We try to spoil our surrogates as often as we can! You are incredible for making this decision and we will be your biggest cheerleaders!
Ultimately, the challenges of doing surrogacy alone don’t compare to the rewarding feeling of completing something monumental on your own. We are so excited about your journey and can’t wait to hear all about your thoughts once you’re on the other side!
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 949-501-3624 or contact@ivysurrogacy.com and follow us on social media @ivy_surrogacy for more informational posts!
-Courtney Houseman
