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Match Timeline
To find a gestational carrier, my husband and I are working with an agency that doubles as a law firm and has experience working with international intended parents. Potential gestational carriers apply with our agency, who extensively review their application and background. Our agency…
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Who’s who and what’s what.
Throughout these posts there are loads of players and terms that can be confusing if you’re not in this “journey to parenthood” world. Here’s a glossary, if you will, of everything and everyone in play during this process. These are descriptions based on my…
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Not meant to be, Match #3
“I’m afraid I don’t have good news” It’s November 17th, my 32nd birthday and I’m in the Canary Islands with my parents and husband to celebrate. 110 days have passed since our agency reached out about our potential carrier #3. The past weeks have…
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Introducing Match #3
On 31. Jul 2024, at 18:52, our agency wrote: Hi Kate and Jan, Happy Wednesday! I am writing to get your thoughts on a potential candidate for you.We have a lovely GC in California that we feel would be a good fit for you.…
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Goodbye Match #2
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Hello, Match #2!
Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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So long, Match #1
I cannot believe it is March. Our potential match, who we’ve been referring to as “Wisconsin” has been under review with our clinic for 7 weeks now. I’m not going to lie. It’s been fucking hard. This review was supposed to take 3-4 weeks…
Bun Without an Oven
A journey to parenthood
Bun Without an Oven 