So Who Are These People Anyways?

It's no secret that this entire journey thus far has been nothing short of gods incredible work. On December 21st, 2015 I was laying in bed, unable to fall asleep. Of course, like any human being I grabbed my phone just in case someone texted me (who am I kidding). I saw I had a new e-mail (again, very odd seeing how I never get e-mail advertisements this time of day). I had an e-mail from Megan, my surrogacy coordinator, with the profile of the couple from Indiana. I read through it and cried. They were perfect. They were everything I was looking for.

Most people don't realize how much goes into being "matched" with Intended Parents. It's so so important you find a couple you can see yourself having a relationship with. Being a surrogate isn't just a business transaction, but rather a relationship you will have for a lifetime. For me it was very important that the couple I carry for has similar religious beliefs and family values. If I am going to help this couple bring a child (or two or three) into this world I want to be sure they will raise this child in a loving, well rounded environment.

After a surrogate accepts a profile the next step is for the intended parents to view the surrogate's profile. It wasn't even 24 hours later before they accepted my profile and I was on the phone with Megan scheduling my Skype date with Steve and Shannon ( the intended parents).

Meeting with Steve and Shannon and talking about both our families and what we envisioned from this experience was just spot on. There was this overwhelming sense of comfort that I was meant to do this for them.

At this point in our relationship Shannon and I converse through text message often. Being a surrogate is a long, long process. In the upcoming days I will continue to bring you all up to speed as to where I am at in this journey. From medical exams, background checks, and psych evaluations. It has been a long road, but one I am so blessed to be traveling on.

Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you