Surrogate: Jessica

Jessica on her second journey

NOTE: Written interview is paraphrased from video.

Why do you enjoy being a surrogate? 
Doing something great for someone, getting that connection with your intended parents, and seeing how excited they get getting ready for a baby. 

What advice would you give to women considering surrogacy? 
I would say to just look into it especially if you enjoy being pregnant. I am 20 weeks pregnant right now and I honestly don’t even feel pregnant. It's just an easy process. My pregnancy with my daughter was easy, so if you enjoy your pregnancies and want to help a family out, it could be a great option. 

What was the turning point for your decision to become a surrogate? 
I thought about it for a while and posted a Facebook post asking about being a surrogate. Someone reached out to me and gave me information. I decided if I am going to do it, I am not going to wait any longer and jumped in. 

What are some myths that you come across about surrogacy? 
A lot of people ask if I am going to be too attached. But you get so bonded with the parents and so excited for them, so I never look at it as my baby. I am just so excited for the parents.

How has the extra income impacted you and your family? 
The extra income all goes to my savings to help me buy my home in the next year. 
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Why would you recommend Supportive Conceptions Surrogacy [SCS]? 
​SCS is great and the owner, Kim, is amazing. She is great at answering questions and has wonderful advice. She never just takes your side, she is very balanced and looks at something from all angles. She has been wonderful the entire time.