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Would you ever consider being a surrogate?

post #1 of 178
1/20/07 at 9:25pm
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I followed the advertised link at the bottom of the screen to a site for surrogates and it kind of peaked my interest. I know that I would definitely be a surrogate for my sister if she ever needed me to be, but so far that is not an issue. I had such a beautiful pregnancy and delivery with Ethan that I would consider doing it for a couple who wanted a baby, but I think only if I knew them.
Anyway, I just thought that I would bring it up. I am interested to hear how you all feel about it. And I would love to hear from those of you who have done it.
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post #2 of 178
1/20/07 at 9:28pm
If they needed to use my eggs, then for my sister only, using someone elses eggs, then also for friends. Not for a stranger.
post #3 of 178
1/20/07 at 9:29pm
No way. Pretty much the only thing that keeps me going through pregnancy is the fact that I get my very own baby at the end.

Even if somebody extremely close to me wanted a baby, I am quite sure that I wouldn't do it.

That's just me, though -- I admire women who do it. I'm jealous, too -- they must enjoy pregnancy a LOT more than I do.
post #4 of 178
1/20/07 at 9:43pm
I liked being pregnant each time but in no way do I want to be the mother of a newborn baby again so I could do it.

I could only do it if the man's sperm and her eggs are put together inside me. I wouldn't want to carry my own child and then give it up in the end, no way. I'd have no problem carrying someone else's child for them. In fact I'd be honored to help in that way.
post #5 of 178
1/20/07 at 9:46pm
I could never do it. I could never give away a child that came out of my body no matter whose eggs and sperm it was. That said, I think it's a wonderful, selfless, giving thing to do for those who can.
post #6 of 178
1/20/07 at 10:44pm
I have, and would happily do it using the intended parents' eggs and sperm. If I hadn't had two c-sections, I would probably be a terrific candidate for surrogacy.
post #7 of 178
1/20/07 at 10:46pm
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Originally Posted by PGNPORTLAND View Post
I could never do it. I could never give away a child that came out of my body no matter whose eggs and sperm it was. That said, I think it's a wonderful, selfless, giving thing to do for those who can.

Well put, my feelings exactly.
post #8 of 178
1/20/07 at 11:21pm
i could do it in a heart beat knowing how my aunt and uncle tried to have a baby and ended up going on a waiting list to adopt and waited 13 years to get a baby so i really feel the pain they went threw but i couldnt do it because i have struggled to have the 2 i have and i want more
post #9 of 178
1/20/07 at 11:44pm
I would do it with other eggs than my own, for friends. I don't think I could contract out with someone I never met before that!
post #10 of 178
1/20/07 at 11:48pm
no. it kinda squicks me out, couldnt do it.

nak
post #11 of 178
1/21/07 at 12:03am
Nope. What gets me through all the yuck involved in pregnancy and birth is the idea of having another kid in the house. I wouldn't be able to go through pregnancy and give the baby to someone to raise. I considered it in the past (egg donation too) and realized it's not something I'm willing to do.
post #12 of 178
1/21/07 at 12:11am
I would love to. Unfortunatly it is illegal in my state.
post #13 of 178
1/21/07 at 12:40am
No and I have serious qualms as to whether it should even be an option.
post #14 of 178
1/21/07 at 1:03am
No way. I couldn't do it whether it was my egg or someone elses. I couldn't do it for a relative, friend, or stranger. I LOVED being pregnant and feeling so connected to that growing little life inside me. I just could not imagine going through a pregnancy and then giving the baby to someone else. I briefly toyed with the idea of egg donation when I was seriously broke in college, but quickly realized there was no way I could do it.
post #15 of 178
1/21/07 at 1:20am
I know that I couldn't do it. That said, I have a lot of respect for the women who do and I agree that it is a wonderful and selfless thing to do for another.
post #16 of 178
1/21/07 at 1:32am
my 2 cents is that i want to be a surro...not sure when or for whom or what or anything but i was always interested since i knew about THE DEED and such. not sure whether i could do it with my own egg but i also don't want all the hormones of GS or the mutliple pg thing.
post #17 of 178
1/21/07 at 1:38am
No. I have too many emotional reasons, had a pregnancy which includes morning sickness, bedrest, and more bedrest. Then a life threatening delivery And a long recovery from that.

I would donate extra eggs and or embroy's though.
post #18 of 178
1/21/07 at 1:38am
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Originally Posted by chinaKat View Post
No way. Pretty much the only thing that keeps me going through pregnancy is the fact that I get my very own baby at the end.

Even if somebody extremely close to me wanted a baby, I am quite sure that I wouldn't do it.

That's just me, though -- I admire women who do it. I'm jealous, too -- they must enjoy pregnancy a LOT more than I do.
Oh great. CK already typed up my post so I don't have to. Thanks, CK!
post #19 of 178
1/21/07 at 5:21am
Yes I would if it was for like my best friend or a sister. I had the worst morning sickness in the world by for my friend to have the joy I do with dd id do it in a heart beat. I perfer being done having my own kids but thats a techniqality.
post #20 of 178
1/21/07 at 6:13am
Yes, but only for my sister and her husband. Call me selfish, but if I am going to carry the baby, I want to be involved in its life which I know I would be if it was my biological neice/nephew.
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