Podcasts about circle surrogacy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 40:30

Kelsey, a dedicated lactation consultant from Cincinnati, Ohio, joins Kristin to share her remarkable journey as a gestational surrogate Through candid and emotional storytelling, Kelsey brings to life the profound impact surrogacy has had on her and her intended parents' lives. Themes of family, connection, and selflessness shine through as Kelsey narrates her experiences, offering valuable insights into the world of surrogacy. The episode explores the powerful process of matching with intended parents, overcoming initial awkwardness during Zoom calls, and the transformation of her relationship with her intended parents into a genuine connection. Kelsey's journey stands as a testament to the power of empathy and compassion in forming unbreakable bonds, highlighting the importance of intuition in surrogacy and the challenges surrogates may face with IVF medications. The discussion also delves into creating birth plans for surrogacy deliveries, sharing surrogacy stories with friends and family, and offering advice to potential surrogates. Overall, today's episode reveals the emotional and physical aspects of surrogacy with candid conversations that shed light on a journey filled with intuition, challenges, and ultimately, profound fulfillment. Throughout, it showcases the extraordinary impact of surrogacy, where bonds are forged, families are created, and selflessness knows no bounds.Thank you for listening!If you'd like to learn more about surrogacy, you can visit our website. If you'd like to chat with one of our team members, please reach out: Become a surrogate (email: applications@circlesurrogacy.com) Become a parent (email: info@circlesurrogacy.com) Become an egg donor (email: eggdonation@circlesurrogacy.com) We'd love to hear your story and see how we can support you.

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Episode 19: Surrogacy Makes Grandparenthood Possible, Too!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 52:35

In this latest episode, listeners are invited to join in a remarkable journey—the awe-inspiring tale of Stephen and JR, two loving souls who embarked upon the path of surrogacy and egg donation to fulfill their dreams of parenthood. Their story here today makes for a wonderful listen as a very special duo joins them for the discussion: Stephen's parents, Ann Marie and Tom. We hear from the grandparents as they lovingly share their unique perspective, shedding light on the remarkable bond that surrogacy has created within their family and expressing heartfelt gratitude for the extraordinary woman who brought their newest grandchild into the world.Throughout the episode, Stephen and JR recount their inspiring journey, revealing the origins of their desire for parenthood and the fortuitous involvement of close friends in the realm of surrogacy. Their unwavering determination and the obstacles they encountered while seeking the perfect match, including navigating the creation of embryos and searching for a trusted agency, are discussed. The fruition of their search is also revealed—the discovery of their truly extraordinary surrogate, Kristen—and their story becomes intricately woven with the threads of Kristen's selflessness, resulting in a celebration of love, parenthood....and grandparenthood.Grandparents' Day was Sunday, September 10th and we are celebrating all month long with this special podcast episode.Thank you for listening!If you'd like to learn more about surrogacy, you can visit our website. If you'd like to chat with one of our team members, please reach out: Become a surrogate (email: applications@circlesurrogacy.com) Become a parent (email: info@circlesurrogacy.com) Become an egg donor (email: eggdonation@circlesurrogacy.com) We'd love to hear your story and see how we can support you.

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Episode 18: Tara's Story of Secondary Infertility, Loss and Coming to the U.S. for Surrogacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 35:33

This episode contains sensitive content about pregnancy loss.In this episode of The Family Circle podcast, Tara shares her journey to motherhood, which involved IVF, secondary infertility, surrogacy, and multiple miscarriages. Throughout her story, Tara discusses the emotional turmoil she went through, from the joy of getting pregnant to the heartache of losing a baby, and the stress of waiting to start IVF. Despite the challenges, Tara's story highlights the resilience and determination of parents who go through infertility, and her openness and humor provide insight into her journey to motherhood.In recounting her experience after suffering the loss of her first surrogate baby, Tara also reflects upon what it was like working with an agency overseas and the difference in support she received compared to her first experience with surrogacy. The emotional journey of surrogacy, how it impacted her mental health, and the magical connection that was formed with her surrogate are also discussed. As you will hear, today's episode provides powerful testimonies to the strength and determination of parents who go through infertility and surrogacy. Through the stories shared, the emotional and logistical challenges of these processes become clear, as well as the resilience and joy that come with finally having the family one has dreamed of. Listen in to today's conversation for valuable insight and perspectives and witness the insurmountable power of perseverance and hope.Episode Highlights:Tara's IVF and surrogacy experiencesThe emotional toll of facing infertility and multiple miscarriagesThe late-term loss that Tara facedHow she found humor throughout her journeySome words of inspiration for others who are going through infertilityTara's experience of working with Circle Her mental health journeyFinding a surrogate matchThe difference between her first and second surrogacy experienceThe emotional connection that forms with your surrogate Cultural differences between surrogacy in the UK and the US.The importance of being respectful throughout the surrogacy processThank you for listening!If you'd like to learn more about surrogacy, you can visit our website. If you'd like to chat with one of our team members, please reach out: Become a surrogate (email: applications@circlesurrogacy.com) Become a parent (email: info@circlesurrogacy.com) Become an egg donor (email: eggdonation@circlesurrogacy.com) We'd love to hear your story and see how we can support you.

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Episode 16: Meghan's Story: Surrogacy & The Ultimate Surprise

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 56:40

This episode contains sensitive content about IUI, IVF and infertility.In today's episode of The Family Circle podcast, our very special guest, Meghan, shares her inspirational story of becoming a parent through surrogacy following unsuccessful experiences with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Despite the challenges she faced along the way, including the emotional turmoil of infertility, Megan persevered and found hope through surrogacy. Her journey to parenthood –made possible by an incredible surrogate who helped her realize her dreams – comes with a surprising twist when Meghan finds herself pregnant just days after finding out her surrogate had a successful embryo transfer and is pregnant!The emotional and physical rollercoaster of infertility treatment is explored, revealing the painful process of Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and IVF, and highlighting the isolation that comes with it, as well as the importance of having support from loved ones throughout the journey. Meghan shares humorous anecdotes and personal stories, covering everything from interactions with different doctors to touching moments of being pregnant alongside her surrogate. Ultimately, Meghan's tale, as told in today's episode, reinforces that the journey to parenthood can be filled with challenges, that every journey is different, and sometimes you can get even more than you hoped for.Episode Highlights:Meghan's story of starting to try for a baby Her infertility journeyThe IUI procedure and IVF processThe process of surrogacy and how Meghan found her surrogateThe challenges she faced during the surrogacy processThe incredible bond Meghan formed with her surrogate Finally becoming a mom through surrogacyThe surprising twist to her story when Meghan finds herself pregnantThe impact upon personal relationships during the infertility journeyCommunication and empathyTaking care of yourself mentally and physically during the processSome humorous anecdotesDifficult emotions associated with not being able to carry a childHow the experience of childbirth can be different for everyoneThank you for listening!If you'd like to learn more about surrogacy, you can visit our website. If you'd like to chat with one of our team members, please reach out: Become a surrogate (email: applications@circlesurrogacy.com) Become a parent (email: info@circlesurrogacy.com) Become an egg donor (email: eggdonation@circlesurrogacy.com) We'd love to hear your story and see how we can support you.

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Episode 15: Kristyn Hodgdon, IVF Warrior and Co-Creator of Rescripted

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 34:54

Today's episode contains sensitive content about pregnancy loss.Kristin (your host) speaks with Kristyn Hodgdon, who shares her experience with IVF, becoming a mother to twins, secondary infertility, and how she took her personal experience and co-created Rescripted, the #1 global media platform for fertility and reproductive health topics.Kristyn, who started her career in book publishing, found herself writing about her experience trying to get pregnant through IVF, eventually starting a blog called the Fertility Tribe. Her blog became a resource and community for others, and a few years later, she met her business partners and together they created Rescripted.Kristyn openly talks about her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis, being sent straight to a fertility clinic, and starting IVF. After rounds of IVF Kristyn became pregnant with twins. Kristyn and her husband wished to grow their family again, and Kristyn once again tried IVF to become pregnant. She shares her struggles with secondary infertility, a miscarriage, and the importance of mental health and taking breaks when you need them.Our guest is Kristyn Hodgdon is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Rescripted — the #1 global media platform for fertility and reproductive health topics. She is also a professional writer, voracious reader, and proud mom of IVF twins. She lives in Long Island, NY with her husband, Dan, their kids, and their dog, Nash.Your host is Kristin Marsoli, Marketing Director at Circle Surrogacy, mom through surrogacy, lover of all things Target, and aspiring novelist. Thank you for listening!If you'd like to learn more about surrogacy, you can visit our website. If you'd like to chat with one of our team members, please reach out: Become a surrogate (email: applications@circlesurrogacy.com) Become a parent (email: info@circlesurrogacy.com) Become an egg donor (email: eggdonation@circlesurrogacy.com) We'd love to hear your story and see how we can support you.

Episode 14: Infertility: A Conversation with Dr. Meyer from Illume Fertility

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 36:14

Dr. Laura Meyer, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at Illume Fertility, is the featured guest on the podcast today. She begins by sharing her personal journey and passion for reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and proceeds to provide an overview of the complex issues surrounding infertility and the options available to individuals and couples looking to start a family. Dr. Meyer delves into the topic of third-party reproduction, including egg donation and surrogacy, and looks at the relationships between doctors, patients, and agencies involved in the process, highlighting the importance of personalized care and decision-making based on individual circumstances.She goes on to explore the topic of egg donation and the different types available, and discusses the importance of ensuring that everyone involved in the process has aligned expectations, encouraging a relationship between the parties involved in the donation process. She notes as well that the advancements in genetic testing have changed the egg donation landscape, and how it is no longer realistic to expect eternal anonymity. An undisputed expert in the field, Dr. Meyer provides listeners here today valuable insight into the complexities of infertility, as well as sage advice regarding the many options available to those seeking to start a family.Episode Highlights:Dr. Meyer's background and how she became interested in reproductive endocrinologyCauses of infertilityThe different treatments available and how they work The emotional and psychological impact of infertility on individuals and couples How to cope with the challenges of treatmentThe importance of genetic testing in fertility treatment Risks associated with certain genetic conditionsDifferent paths to parenthoodDr. Meyer's advice and resources for those facing infertility or considering fertility treatment.Third-party reproductionThe changing landscape of egg donation and eternal anonymityThe robust egg donor database available at CircleThe in the current egg donation landscapeAbout Dr. MeyerDr. Laura Meyer is double board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology. After graduating from the NYU School of Medicine, she completed both her residency and fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Prior to joining Illume Fertility in 2020, she was an Assistant Professor at the NYU School of Medicine, practicing in Westchester and Fairfield counties.If you're considering egg donation or surrogacy, Circle's experienced team would be happy to speak with you, answer questions and discuss the process. You can reach them by filling out this form.

Two Lives Forever Changed By Surrogacy | Season 2: Episode 4

Wicked Good Momcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 29:51

SEASON 02: WICKED GOOD PREGNANCY | EPISODE 04 Two Lives Forever Changed By Surrogacy with Ashleigh Donahue + Emma Swartz Welcome back listeners! We have covered such a wide variety of topics in our Wicked Good Pregnancy series, and today's show is really special. One of our guests today actually reached out to us asking if we could shine a light on surrogacy, and of course the answer was, "yes!" We are thrilled to learn more about this family building option, and to hear from a surrogate and intended parent: two lives forever changed by surrogacy. About Our Guest EMMA SWARTZ is a North Shore mom who welcomed a baby boy via surrogacy in October 2022. Emma and her husband lost their first born in June of 2020 when she was 27 weeks pregnant, and she went into cardiac arrest. Her son was born while she was unconscious as medical professionals heroically fought to save her life. Emma never met her son, as she spent months in a coma and on life support. Miraculously she survived and after 100 plus days in the ICU, Emma began her healing journey. It was a long road learning how to walk again, regaining her strength and grieving the loss of her son. A year or so later she began IVF, hopeful that she and her husband could make embryos for a surrogate. After 3 rounds of IVF, Emma and her husband were able to transfer their single embryo to a superhero gestational carrier. Emma is currently a stay at home mom, but makes it her life mission to do what she can to make sure this doesn't happen to others, as well as give hope to those who are going through their own struggles with infertility. ASHLEIGH DONAHUE is a South Shore mama of two amazing little girls, ages 7 and 4. She works as a virtual Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She has completed two surrogacy journeys through Circle Surrogacy and is a Circle Surrogate Mentor and Ambassador. How to Keep in Touch Follow Ashleigh on Instagram Follow Emma on TikTok What is the Wicked Good Momcast? WHO | The Wicked Good Momcast is hosted by Shannon Gibson + Meghan Block, two local moms with a heart for community and with an undeniable connection that we hope you'll hear through our voices. WHAT | In each episode, you'll hear from local + national experts in various spheres relevant to parenting, local moms and business owners who you should know about, and special guests! WHERE | You can listen wherever you listen to other podcasts! Please subscribe so you never miss an update! WHEN | New episodes drop the first and third Tuesdays of the month. HOW | Are you someone we should interview? Is there a topic you want to be sure we cover? Are you a local brand looking to expand your marketing efforts with Boston Moms? Email shannon@bostonmoms.com to chat or share your thoughts – we would love to hear from you! APPLE PODCASTS | iHeart PODCASTS Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have...)

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Episode 13: What a Lawyer Does In a Surrogacy Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 39:50

Today's special guest on The Family Circle podcast is Dean Hutchison, Vice President of Legal Services at Circle Surrogacy and the Immediate Past Chairman of the American Bar Association's Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology Law. Dean offers his perspective on why one might need a lawyer for surrogacy and the legal aspects of it that are important for both intended parents and surrogates to understand. He also shares his background and experience working in the field of surrogacy law and how it has evolved over the past two decades. Dean then goes on to review the legal complexities of surrogacy and the importance of working with a lawyer to ensure that the surrogacy process is done legally and ethically. Listeners will learn about the behind-the-scenes work that goes on during a surrogacy journey and how a legal team can support intended parents during the process. The challenges that arose during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the legal team at Circle Surrogacy helped intended parents during that time are also explored. Today's episode is a valuable resource for anyone considering surrogacy – or for those who are currently in the process – as it provides a clear understanding of the legal aspect of surrogacy and how it can help ensure a smooth and successful journey for all involved.Episode Highlights:Dean's professional historyHow surrogacy law has changed over the yearsThe Baby M decisionThe primary role of a lawyer in surrogacy Some of the key aspects of the legal process of surrogacyHow the legal contract is usedWorking with a good agencyThe relationship between a lawyer and intended parents during the surrogacy processNavigating the legal aspects of surrogacyHow the legal team at Circle Surrogacy helped intended parents during COVID-19Quotes:"Pretty much trial by fire, learned very quickly the ins and outs of surrogacy law back in 2003-2004.""I didn't know anything about surrogacy law other than the kind of famous Baby M decision that every family law professor goes over in school.""A lot of the expectations for the journey are sort of worked out in that contract phase at the very beginning. So it's not something that's coming up at week 20, at week 24.”"The relationship between a lawyer and intended parents is one of support and guidance throughout the surrogacy journey.""A lot of it is negotiating those small things...making sure things are keeping kind of in the norms - that you're not having someone who's taking advantage.""And then you get kind of the more intense issues like termination or abortion or selective reduction when the parents have certain rights to request such things.""We were talking to contacts in the Senate and the House and the State Department, and we all, using our contacts, came up with kind of a pretty easy process, but a process to get an exemption for parents.""So there was this national interest exemption that happened. So as a legal team here, we kind of helped create the form documents to get those ready."“You're going to be better off - not only you, but your surrogate, your egg donor, are going to be better protected when you work with attorneys that have experience and that know this stuff.”Links:Circle Surrogacy

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Jillian Sipkins, Interior Designer, Photog, Surrogacy Mama and Wife of "Magic for Humans" star Justin Willman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 55:19

Ali's guest today is the incredible interior designer, photographer, mom of two, and wife of magician and "Magic for Humans" star Justin Willman. Jill shares all the details of her family building journey, from being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 18 to her first miscarriage, to finally getting pregnant with her son -- although it was far from an easy pregnancy. Jill talks about how she and Justin met, how they made a list of baby names the night they got engaged, and what happened when her first pregnancy ended after eight weeks. She also talks about how, when she finally got pregnant with her son, she "bled the whole time," the anxiety of pregnancy after loss, and how Justin, who was doing a show across the country, almost missed Jack's birth. Jill also discusses how, after her body had been through so much with her pregnancy with Jack, they were advised to use a surrogate if they wanted to have any more children, how they found the perfect surrogate for them (shoutout to Katie!) and what happened when their daughter, Rosie, was finally born. Sidenote pro tip: After listening to this episode, check out Jill and Justin's two hilarious YouTube Drunk History videos, about how they met and about Jack's birth. You won't regret it. TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Type 1 diabetes; miscarriage; pregnancy after loss; anxiety; surrogacy; IVF; surrogacy success EPISODE SPONSORS: FERTILITY RALLY @fertilityrally www.fertilityrally.com No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 4 support groups per week, 3 private Facebook groups, tons of curated events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey. Doors open the 1st of every month! Join at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at fertilityrally.com CIRCLE SURROGACY Having an experienced agency by your side to guide you and manage your journey means you can focus on what's important: the arrival of your baby. Intended parents and surrogates recommend Circle Surrogacy because of the company's 27 year history of bringing over 2,800 babies into the world. And with a 99.3% success rate for parents, Circle also delivers peace of mind. If you'd like to see what surrogacy is all about, visit circlesurrogacy.com or follow them on social media @circlesurrogacy RECEPTIVA DX ReceptivaDx is the only test that can identify endometriosis, progesterone resistance and endometritis in a single sample, all causes for unexplained infertility and thus success rates of IVF treatments. ReceptivaDx includes BCL6, a marker that identifies uterine inflammation most often associated with asymptomatic (silent) endometriosis. BCL6 is found in more than 50% of women with unexplained infertility and over 65% of women with two or more IVF failures. If positive for the ReceptivaDx test, treatment options can improve the chances for a successful live birth 5 fold! Learn more at receptivadx.com or download our app “Receptivadx" --and USE CODE INFERTILEAF23 for $75 off the test Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cancer survivor, surrogacy mama and Circle Surrogacy Marketing Director Kristin Marsoli

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 54:05

Ali's guest today is Kristin Marsoli, a loyal Target shopper, an aspiring novelist, and a cancer survivor. Knowing she couldn't carry a baby because of her medical history, when Kristin and her husband were ready to start their family, they turned to surrogacy. After a long journey with many bumps in the road, they finally welcomed their beautiful son into the world in 2014. Kristin then turned her personal experience with surrogacy into her profession, taking the role as the Marketing Director at Circle Surrogacy. Kristin educates intended parents, surrogates and egg donors about surrogacy and egg donation through Circle's marketing efforts, and is passionate about helping make parenthood possible for others. On this episode, Ali and Kristin get into allll of it — as well as what song was number one in 2004. (Can you guess?) For more info on Circle Surrogacy, check out circlesurrogacy.com TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Cervical cancer; cancer survival; infertility; radical hysterectomy; surrogacy; IVF; surrogacy success EPISODE SPONSORS: FERTILITY RALLY @fertilityrally www.fertilityrally.com No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. GET ONE MONTH FREE THROUGH 1/7/23 with code INFERTILEAF. (Go to fertilityrally.com, purchase the monthy membership and use the code--your first month is free!) We offer 4 support groups per week, 3 private Facebook groups, tons of curated events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey. Doors open the 1st of every month! Join at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at fertilityrally.com BELI @beli.baby Beli is formulated with the right nutrients to help boost your fertility, increase egg quality and support IVF to increase your chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy. To get started with Beli, go to belibaby.com and use code ALI15 for 15% off your first month of either Beli Women or Beli Men. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 12: Surrogacy Support For Parents and Surrogates

Play Episode Play 19 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 35:19

Today's episode of The Family Circle is a special one, with guest host Jen Rachman, who's a Parent Outreach Associate at Circle, a social worker, and a parent through surrogacy. She's here to host a discussion of the types of support that can be helpful during a surrogacy journey, whether you're an intended parent or a surrogate. Jen opens the episode by talking about the importance of having a support network when going into a surrogacy and how Circle can become part of that as a professional agency. She also emphasizes Circle's role in connecting intended parents with a community of others going through the same process and introduces Carlos Dolan, another surrogate parent, who shares his experience of Circle's communities.Next, Jen welcomes her colleague Alana Gorden, Manager of Surrogate Screening and Support at Circle, who's here to discuss the surrogate's side of the journey. Alana explains the support Circle provides for surrogates, emphasizing that their focus is understanding what the surrogate wants from the process in order to provide the best level of support. She talks through the team assigned to each surrogate and the hands-on support they provide, as well as other support channels, including Circle's Facebook page and mentorship program. Alana then introduces Jessi, an experienced Circle surrogate, who shares her experiences of surrogacy and how Circle has supported her through them, especially the staff and the members of the Facebook community.Episode Highlights:The types of support Circle provides Parent networking and community How Circle supports surrogates The journey from the surrogate's point of view The Circle Facebook community and surrogate ambassador programQuotes:“Regardless of where you are in your research, or your steps, or your planning, utilizing the supports that are there and being able to connect with others that get it, I think, is an important aspect of this experience because a sense of community on both sides of this equation is, I think, incredibly substantial and important.”“Everyone knows people who are going through pregnancy but going through surrogacy is different. And the fact that Circle gave us an opportunity to connect with other parents that knew or were feeling the same things as us was great.”“How Jessie might have utilized her support could be really different than how another surrogate utilizes her support. And that's okay. We are here to really give our surrogates the experience that she is needing and that she is looking for to make all this happen. Because at the end of the day, we want her to have the best experience possible.”“I've been in other surrogacy Facebook groups before, but the communication and openness in the Circle Facebook group is unlike anything I have ever seen. So, not only having a ton of women on there to speak with and talk about. I learned so much. The surrogates really care about other women and care to be there and care to help people.”“Some women use the Facebook page, some would prefer a one-on-one, some don't really need us, and they know we're here, and we will be there for them if something comes up. So, I think there's just so many different ways that support pops up in a surrogacy journey, and that we want to do for our surrogates and to make the experience as best as possible.”Helpful links from the episode:Parenthood through surrogacyBecoming a surrogateConnect with the Circle team (email: info@circlesurrogacy.com)

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Episode 11: Kate - Mother Through Egg Donation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 47:15 Transcription Available

This month's episode of The Family Circle is hosted by Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation Marketing Director, Kristin Marsoli! Kristin hosts Kate, a mother through egg donation, and they discuss everything from IVF, deciding to use an egg donor, building a relationship with a donor, and advice for anyone going through infertility struggles. Interested in learning more about becoming a parent through egg donation? Check out the parents page on our website for more info: https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/egg-donation-process-for-intended-parentsDon't forget to Like/Subscribe/Follow wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Circle Surrogacy

Stop. Sit. Surrogate.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 65:02

Tune in to hear an agency's point of view about surrogacy. And the way Circle Surrogacy takes care of both the surrogate and the IPs. We talked to the President of Circle Surrogacy, Sam Hyde, and it was truly informative and an amazing experience. https://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate

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'Egg Party' Director Kersti Bryan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 45:02

Today, Ali is talking to "Tales of the Walking Dead" actress and "Egg Party" director Kersti Bryan about her new short film, "Egg Party." Egg Party (click link below to watch it!) tackles the incredibly tough topic of pregnancy and infertility—and so much more. The movie is about six women in their late-thirties gathering together for a not-so-sober afternoon to laugh and dye Easter eggs—and to contemplate their fertility. Ali and Kersti about how she created the story behind Egg Party, filming during the Pandemic, the overturning of Roe V. Wade, the importance of good maternal health, miscarriages, egg freezing, the stigma of infertility, and where Kersti is now when it comes to family building. WATCH EGG PARTY MOVIE HERE: https://vimeo.com/589975618 TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Infertility; fertility; egg freezing; miscarriage; maternal health; Egg Party movie; Kersti Bryan. EPISODE SPONSORS: FERTILITY RALLY, @fertilityrally No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 4 support groups per week, 3 private Facebook groups, tons of curated events, and an entire community of more than 400 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey. Doors open the 1st of every month! Join at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at fertilityrally.com RECEPTIVA DX The ReceptivaDX test can help couples struggling with unexplained infertility. It can help identify endometriosis before an embryo transfer, and has the potential to save women the stress, anxiety, and cost of multiple failed IVF attempts. Learn more at receptivadx.com or download the ReceptivaDX app. Use code INFERTILEAF for $75 off. PROOV Today's episode is sponsored by Proov, a women's health company dedicated to providing information and solutions on key fertility hormones so they can reach their goals faster. The best part is that they're giving Infertile AF listeners a special discount code. Go to proovtest.com, enter the code ALI25, and you'll get 25% off your first Proov order of $25 or more. EXTEND FERTILITY Extend Fertility--co-founded by Ali's brilliant doctor, Joshua U. Klein, believes in being personal and data driven. They're passionate about delivering fertility care in a more compassionate and transparent way. To help proactively explore your fertility options, Extend Fertility has an exclusive offer for all Infertile AF listeners. If you schedule a consultation and mention that you are a Infertile AF listener, you will receive $500 off your first IVF or egg freezing cycle. Visit extendfertility.com and mention Infertile AF. CIRCLE SURROGACY When you're ready to explore options, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation is ready to hear your story, and to talk about the different options for parenthood. Circle offers a variety of programs that fit YOUR needs – and they have a 99.3% success rate for parents. Plus, 44% of Circle's staff has personal experience as surrogates, egg donors or parents through surrogacy, IVF or adoption. To learn more, go to circlesurrogacy.com or call the Circle Team at 617-439-9900. Support this podcast at: https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 7: Progyny Fertility Benefits

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 28:26

In our seventh episode, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation Director of Marketing, Kristin Marsoli, sits down with Lissa Kline, SVP, Provider and Member Services at Progyny! They discuss the services that Progyny provides, the importance of fertility benefits, why folks choose surrogacy & egg donation, and how to address infertility with your employer. Lissa shares about what makes Progyny special and how to reduce the costs of third party reproduction and have a higher rate of success. Circle Surrogacy is proud to partner with Progyny and help make surrogacy and egg donation more affordable and accessible. Interested in learning more about surrogacy and egg donation? Check out our website at https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/ Interested in learning more about Progyny and their incredible fertility benefits? Check out their website: https://progyny.com/

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Episode 6: Nicola & Mandi

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 59:50

Content Warning: This episode features a conversation about a miscarriage and how to share the news of pregnancy loss with intended parents. This may be triggering for some listeners, so if this is something you'd like to avoid hearing about, please be advised to skip over 24:30-32:09We're halfway through season one of The Family Circle and this episode is the perfect heartwarming episode to carry us into the back half of the year! Episode 6 is hosted by Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation Director of Marketing, Kristin Marsoli. She hosts our two incredible guests, Nicola and Mandi. Nicola is a parent through surrogacy after giving birth to her own son, and Mandi was her gestational carrier. You may know Mandi as a Surrogate Advisor on the Circle Surrogacy team! In this episode, Nicola and Mandi share about their beautiful bond, why they both chose surrogacy, why they chose each other, and how they overcame obstacles to bring baby Squish into this world. They are both open, honest, and vulnerable about their journeys and what has kept them close in the five years since their journey together ended. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 5: Roe v Wade Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 29:15

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade on June 24th, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation saw the importance in providing information on how this decision will impact surrogacy at Circle Surrogacy and the industry. Lauren Mello, Social Media & Culture Manager at Circle, hosts three members of the Circle Leadership Team as they discuss the legal and technical implications that overturning Roe vs Wade will have on surrogacy and answer questions we've gotten from intended parents and surrogates.On the panel is Dean Hutchison Esq, VP of Legal Services, Solveig Gramann LICSW, Director of Surrogate Services, and Emily Sonier LICSW, Director of Culture and Program Support. Each share their expertise about the surrogacy process and what we can expect moving forward. If you'd like to learn more about Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation, please visit our website here: https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/

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Episode 4: Surrogacy Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 57:21

This month's episode is the first of it's kind for The Family Circle as we do not have a guest! Our fourth episode features the Marketing team Dynamic Duo - Kristin and Lauren. Kristin is the Director of Marketing here at Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation and Lauren is the Social Media and & Culture Manager. These two jump right in to answering all of our most asked questions about surrogacy. They challenge each other with some tough questions about the cost of surrogacy, vaccination requirements, how we match surrogates and intended parents, and everything in between! Throughout the episode, they reference blog posts, website pages, and other podcasts episodes that we've provided links for below:1. Intended Parent Requirements (blog post) - https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/blog/circle-surrogacy/intended-parents-requirements-for-surrogacy/2. Surrogate Requirements (website page) - https://www.circlesurrogacy.com/surrogates/surrogate-requirements3. The Surrogate Panel Episode (podcast) - https://thefamilycircle.buzzsprout.com/1829944/10311923-episode-2-circle-surrogate-panelInterested in learning more about surrogacy? Check out our website at www.circlesurrogacy.com or visit us on our social channels @circlesurrogacy!

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Episode 3: Brian Rosenberg

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 32:27

In our third episode, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation President, Sam Hyde, hosts our amazing guest, Brian Rosenberg! Brian is the founder of Gays With Kids which is a continuously growing community of dads, families and industry experts. They provide education, anecdotes and advice for wherever you might be in your journey to fatherhood. They chat about Brian's experience growing up during a tumultuous time for gay men surrounding the AIDs crisis, his own HIV status, meeting his husband, and becoming a dad. It's an emotionally charged episode with a beautifully happy ending. You won't want to miss it. Brian mentions the clinic partner, RMA CT and Dr. Mark Leondires. RMA CT has recently rebranded and is now called Illume Fertility. You can find more information on Illume here: https://www.illumefertility.com/Brian also mentions his first blog post called "All You Really Need Is a Suitcase or a Drawer" which you can find here: https://www.gayswithkids.com/the-being-blog/all-you-need-is-a-suitcase-or-a-drawerTo learn more about GWK Academy, you can check out the website here: https://www.gayswithkids.com/gwk-academy?hsCtaTracking=d03be9b9-52a0-4cfa-ac75-f77385808087%7C99dafa53-a596-4c53-ab83-61e15c93ce04

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Episode 2: Circle Surrogate Panel

Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 58:22

Content Warning: This episode mentions a failed embryo transfer. If that is going to be upsetting or triggering, we recommending skipping over the question about what can go wrong during a surrogacy journey. There is also an explanation of infertility in an age appropriate way for a small child. The reference to "having a sick belly" is in no way referenced to invalidate or demean the struggle with infertility and was specific to the situation. We hope you enjoy the episode! In our second episode, Kristin Marsoli, Director of Marketing at Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation, chats with three gestational carriers on our surrogate panel about their experience carrying for multiple sets of intended parents both domestically and internationally. Megan, Heather, and Sarah talk about all things surrogacy from what piqued their interest in surrogacy, what it's like to match with intended parents, and muse about the craziest places they've ever given themselves their shots. Whether they're sharing about how they told their kids about surrogacy, or what their first video call was like with their intended parents, these women speak truthfully and from the heart about their incredible, and not always perfect surrogacy journeys. Interested in learning more about surrogacy? Check out our website at www.circlesurrogacy.com!

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Fertility 101: Surrogacy Laws

This is Infertility

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 18:27

The Fertility 101 Series, because there's no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running, is a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. Today's topic focuses on surrogacy and what's part of this process – especially from the legal slide. Dean Hutchinson from Circle Surrogacy gives insight into the different regulations for each state, the required psychological evaluations for in depth matching, legal parenting rights, and other intricacies that are part of this family building process. Guests: Dean Hutchinson, Vice President of legal services at Circle Surrogacy Host: Dan Bulger For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility.     Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com. 

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Episode 1: John Weltman

Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 34:40

In the pioneer episode of The Family Circle, Kristin Marsoli, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation's Director of Marketing, interviews Circle founder John Weltman.

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Welcome to The Family Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 3:15

We are excited to introduce, The Family Circle, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation's podcast! This podcast will highlight different stories within the surrogacy, fertility, infertility, and egg donation space. We'll be chatting with partners, parents, intended parents, surrogates, egg donors, and those with incredible stories to tell. You wont want to miss it!

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Elena

Running Stuff, a Peterson Partners podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 57:40

Today, Ali is talking to Elena Ridley, a proud Donor Egg Mama and one of the OG members of the infertility Instagram community. Elena tells Ali her entire story, starting with meeting her husband in high school, the horrible motorcycle accident that delayed their family building plans, and what went wrong when they did start to try. She also talks about IUIs, why she started posting about infertility back in 2013, when not many people were doing it, her endometriosis, and making the decision to use an egg donor—who she happened to meet through social media. They also discuss relationship issues, what to consider when choosing an egg donor and how she bonded with the one they chose, the birth of her baby girl, Georgia, and what she thinks about epigenetics. If you enjoy this podcast, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW! It helps us get noticed and reach more people around the world. Thank you!SPONSORS:FERTILITY RALLY www.fertilityrally.com and @fertilityrally, offers 24/7 Community, Content and Curated Events for anyone going through infertility and building their modern families. Give yourself or a fellow infertility warrior the gift of support while navigating your journey. EVERYONE is welcome.GO TO FERTILITYRALLY.COM to snag yours!CIRCLE SURROGACYWith a database of hundreds of bright, generous young women, and an experienced egg donation team, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation can partner with you to find the perfect egg donor match so you can have the family of your dreams. With over 25 years of experience and a 99.3% success rate, Circle Surrogacy & Egg Donation is ready to help make parenthood possible for you. Learn more a circlesurrogacy.com and follow them on social media @circlesurrogacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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107. The Legal Side of Surrogacy (w/Anthony M. Brown, Esq.)

The Great Gay Dadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 70:23

THE GREAT GAY DADCAST IS ABOUT OUR EXPERIENCES AS BLACK GAY MEN STARTING OUR FAMILIES. WE OFFER OUR EXPERIENCE AS GUIDANCE AND OUR STORIES AS COMFORT.BECAUSE WE ARE CREATING FAMILIES THROUGH SURROGACY, WE ARE GOING TO GIVE LISTENERS ALL THE DETAILS FROM SELECTING A SURROGACY AGENCY TO BUYING DIAPERS AND RAISING NIBLETS WHEN THE DAY COMES.THIS PODCAST GIVES YOU THE CHANCE TO JOURNEY WITH US FROM BEFORE THE BEGINNING.WE'VE LEARNED THAT THERE ARE SO FEW RESOURCES FOR NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILY BUILDING,SO WE DECIDED TO BE ONE!This episode is about:- Movies with gay themes- Baby's first lessons- Blank sheets of paper versus iPads- Legal stuff with extra special guest Anthony M. Brown, Esq. from Circle Surrogacy@greatgaydadcastthegreatgaydadcast@gmail.comwww.thegreatgaydadcast.com

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Doing a Search with Andrew Saltoun

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 33:17

Andrew is the founder of Saltoun Capital Partners, a family office focused on investing in entrepreneurial growth businesses. Prior to SCP, he was the CEO of Integra Partners, a healthcare services company acquired in 2011 by Andrew and a group of private investors. He has also held roles at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker and Vestar Capital Partners as an investor. Andrew has been/is an active investor in growth companies including Bonobos, New Media Learning, and numerous search funds and their acquired businesses. He is a board member of Light Wave Dental, Technomotum, Circle Surrogacy, and the Brooklyn Museum Advisory Board. Andrew received a bachelor degree in business administration from Emory University and an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business.The portfolio companies identified and described herein do not represent all of the portfolio companies purchased, sold or recommended for funds advised by Peterson Partners. The reader should not assume that an investment in the portfolio companies identified was or will be profitable. Any opinions, projections, forecasts and estimates contained in this production are necessarily speculative in nature, are based upon certain assumptions, and subject to change without notice. It can be expected that some or all of such assumptions will not materialize or will vary significantly from actual results. This production is not an offer to buy or sell any investments. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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Michelle B.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 57:45

Michelle Buteau is a brilliant and real AF comedian, actress and host best known for appearing on Netflix's "The Circle" and in the movies "Isn't it Romantic" and "Always be My Maybe." She's also a fierce infertility and surrogacy advocate, who Ali first met in early 2020 when they were both in Albany, NY for Surrogacy Lobby Day. Today, Michelle tells Ali all about the long road to having her twins, Hazel and Otis, including IUIs, several rounds of IVF, four devastating miscarriages, prolactinoma (a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland) and why exploring international adoption didn't go how they'd planned. She also talks about facing discrimination at her doctor's appointments (and how, when her white husband was with her, she was treated completely differently)—and finally meeting the surrogate who would help them welcome their healthy babes. EPISODE SPONSORS: Fertility Rally Fertility Rally is the all-inclusive community for anyone who has gone through infertility, is going through infertility, or who are building modern families in “non-traditional” ways. The space is for anyone seeking support, information, inclusion, humor, kick ass virtual and IRL events, and fun discounts on the journey of infertility and parenthood. To start your Free 7-Day Trial or join now, go to fertilityrally.com ( http://fertilityrally.com/ ) Circle Surrogacy On today's episode, we're partnering with Circle Surrogacy, which is celebrating 25 years of making parenthood possible for heterosexual and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Circle partners with their surrogates, intended parents and egg donors until they achieve success together. Learn more at circlesurrogacy.com ( http://circlesurrogacy.com/ ) or by emailing info@circlesurrogacy.com NYU Langone Fertility Center Join the thousands of families who've placed their trust in the experts at NYU Langone Fertility Center. When you're ready to explore your options, they're ready to help you build your family. For more information, check out their website fertilityny.org ( http://fertilityny.org/ ) , Instagram @Fertility_NY, or call 212-263-8990. Pacific Fertility Center This episode, I'm partnering with Pacific Fertility Center, which is located in the San Francisco Bay Area has welcomed more than 10,000 babies through IVF, IUI and egg donation. For more info, check out IG: @pacificfertilitycenter, email info@pacificfertility.com or call 415-834-3000 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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2×12 Daddy, Which Belly Did I Come From?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 59:54

When you tell your kids the story of how they came to be, is the woman who delivered them identified by a face and a name? That's a decision that every gay dad has to make when it comes to having kids through surrogacy or adoption. In this episode we explored two ways of keeping in touch with the birthmother (for adoptive kids) or the gestational surrogate (for IVF and surrogacy) as part of gay dads' children's birth story. Some adoptive parents choose to have an 'open adoption,' where the child gets to meet the birthmother. Parents who go through surrogacy sometimes keep in touch with the surrogate and have their kids meet her when they are old enough. Relationship with the Surrogate There are some dads whose surrogacy journey ties them emotionally to their surrogate—as a result a lifetime friendship is developed; for others, the relationship with the surrogate dissolves due to distance and… life. Heather Manoijlovic, a two-time surrogate for gay dads and a surrogate coordinator at Circle Surrogacy, spoke from her experience and from the experience of working with other surrogates about the type of relationships and expectations between surrogates and intended parents. ‘Are You My Birthmother?' Erik Alexander from New Orleans (AKA ‘NOLA Papa') blogs about his and his husband's choice to pursue open adoption with their eldest daughter. Despite fears of reunifications (child being returned by a court to the birth parents), the couple were open to the possibility of having their child's birthmother in some sort of touch with them. When they were matched, it was pretty clear that a large part of the birthmother's choice was for her child to be adopted by a gay couple. This was not only because her brother is gay, but also, as Ethan Cohan mentioned in the previous episode of our podcast, some women seek to maintain their ‘mother' status by making sure no other parent will be called ‘mom' by the adoptive child. Erik and his husband's adoption process was supposed to take 5 years but was actually completed in 3.5 weeks! In our interview he talked about his fear, his ability to be honest with his daughter and also about what happened when their daughter figured out who her birthmother was. Our Guests Erik Alexander is from New Orleans, Louisiana, and is married to the love of his life, Douglas. Together 11 years, they adopted their 2 beautiful daughters, Alli Mae in December of 2015 (open adoption) and Ella in May of 2017 and their lives have been in hyperdrive ever since. Whether it is baby proofing, parenting hacks or navigating through this crazy world, Erik is excited to share his journey. You can also find his blog at Nolapapa.com"My hope is that through my blog I am able to bury my insecurities, my fears, and my failures- for all to read, in hopes to see my weaknesses sprout and transform into self improvement, resilience, and embrace an unapologetic renewal. My past helped make me who I am today- but who I am tomorrow depends on how I choose to get there, today." Heather Manojlovic is a two time experienced gestational carrier living with her tight knit family of four in Northeast Indiana. Heather has a passion for helping others and loves walking amazing women through the surrogacy process within her role at Circle Surrogacy as a Surrogate Coordinator. Heather's unique perspectives on surrogacy have been featured on Gays with Kids. When Heather isn't advocating for surrogacy she can usually be found enjoying a good Netflix binge and snuggling her Great Dane. Co-Hosts: Yan Dekel, Alex MaghenGuests: Heather Manojlovic, Erik AlexanderOpening Theme: Hercules & Love Affair, “Leonora” buy hereArticles Related to this episode:Modern Family - Jay learns Spanish is in Season 6 episode 7The Loving Process Behind Our Open Adoption Plan (Gays With Kids)Join our Facebook group!

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2×12 Daddy, Which Belly Did I Come From?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 59:54

When you tell your kids the story of how they came to be, is the woman who delivered them identified by a face and a name? That’s a decision that every gay dad has to make when it comes to having kids through surrogacy or adoption. In this episode we explored two ways of keeping in touch with the birthmother (for adoptive kids) or the gestational surrogate (for IVF and surrogacy) as part of gay dads’ children's birth story. Some adoptive parents choose to have an 'open adoption,’ where the child gets to meet the birthmother. Parents who go through surrogacy sometimes keep in touch with the surrogate and have their kids meet her when they are old enough. Relationship with the Surrogate There are some dads whose surrogacy journey ties them emotionally to their surrogate—as a result a lifetime friendship is developed; for others, the relationship with the surrogate dissolves due to distance and… life. Heather Manoijlovic, a two-time surrogate for gay dads and a surrogate coordinator at Circle Surrogacy, spoke from her experience and from the experience of working with other surrogates about the type of relationships and expectations between surrogates and intended parents. ‘Are You My Birthmother?’ Erik Alexander from New Orleans (AKA ‘NOLA Papa’) blogs about his and his husband’s choice to pursue open adoption with their eldest daughter. Despite fears of reunifications (child being returned by a court to the birth parents), the couple were open to the possibility of having their child’s birthmother in some sort of touch with them. When they were matched, it was pretty clear that a large part of the birthmother’s choice was for her child to be adopted by a gay couple. This was not only because her brother is gay, but also, as Ethan Cohan mentioned in the previous episode of our podcast, some women seek to maintain their ‘mother’ status by making sure no other parent will be called ‘mom’ by the adoptive child. Erik and his husband’s adoption process was supposed to take 5 years but was actually completed in 3.5 weeks! In our interview he talked about his fear, his ability to be honest with his daughter and also about what happened when their daughter figured out who her birthmother was. Our Guests Erik Alexander is from New Orleans, Louisiana, and is married to the love of his life, Douglas. Together 11 years, they adopted their 2 beautiful daughters, Alli Mae in December of 2015 (open adoption) and Ella in May of 2017 and their lives have been in hyperdrive ever since. Whether it is baby proofing, parenting hacks or navigating through this crazy world, Erik is excited to share his journey. You can also find his blog at Nolapapa.com"My hope is that through my blog I am able to bury my insecurities, my fears, and my failures- for all to read, in hopes to see my weaknesses sprout and transform into self improvement, resilience, and embrace an unapologetic renewal. My past helped make me who I am today- but who I am tomorrow depends on how I choose to get there, today." Heather Manojlovic is a two time experienced gestational carrier living with her tight knit family of four in Northeast Indiana. Heather has a passion for helping others and loves walking amazing women through the surrogacy process within her role at Circle Surrogacy as a Surrogate Coordinator. Heather's unique perspectives on surrogacy have been featured on Gays with Kids. When Heather isn't advocating for surrogacy she can usually be found enjoying a good Netflix binge and snuggling her Great Dane. Co-Hosts: Yan Dekel, Alex MaghenGuests: Heather Manojlovic, Erik AlexanderOpening Theme: Hercules & Love Affair, “Leonora” buy hereArticles Related to this episode:Modern Family - Jay learns Spanish is in Season 6 episode 7The Loving Process Behind Our Open Adoption Plan (Gays With Kids)Join our Facebook group!

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2×01 Surrogacy: Can We Make It Cheaper?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 59:55

Bringing a biological baby into the world can cost $180,000. For twins it can be around a quarter million. The biggest question is: Can we make it cheaper? Through our podcast we have met so many dads in various stages of the parenthood journey. But whether it’s in gay dad Facebook groups or in face-to-face interaction, there’s no doubt that the biggest issue gay dads tackle is the cost of surrogacy. In our season premiere of Daddy Squared we decided to dive into the costs of surrogacy and try to figure out how flexible (downward, we mean) these costs are. The first step for us was to find a surrogacy agency that we can trust and that agrees to be transparent with us on the money issue. Our motto was: no hidden costs. Yan conducted research by asking gay dads in Facebook groups and dads in the community on our Instagram account. In the research, Circle Surrogacy was the #1 agency that dads were happy with in terms of client service and support. We turned to Circle Surrogacy asked to talk about money, and surprisingly (to us) we were answered quickly and warmly. — A quick disclosure: Circle Surrogacy, through this process has also become a sponsor of Daddy SQR podcast, but in our episode they speak generally about options, not specifically about themselves, and their openness has been truly refreshing. According to Sam Hyde, President of Circle Surrogacy, costs can be flexed up or flexed down based on small choices you can make along the journey. Examples include travel costs, surrogate location, egg donor history, etc. “When you’re going through a journey like this there are, unfortunately, quite a few ‘fingers in the pie’ with regard to costs,” Hyde explains, “and I think that what drives confusion sometimes, or anxiety around the costs, is the different parties that are involved.” “To break it down at a high level, there are a couple of big buckets you’ll be looking at when it comes to cost,” Sam says. “The first one that I list, just because of my position, is the agency fee. This is the cost associated with the surrogacy or egg donation agency that will help you and holds your hand along the journey.” During our research we realized that some agencies (Circle, for example) include in their fees all the legal costs as well. Other agencies use an outside fertility lawyer that bills separately, so when comparing agency fees make sure you’re comparing “apples to apples.” “The second bucket,” continued Sam Hyde, “is compensation for the actual women helping you along on this journey. So that’s compensation for the egg donor to go through a cycle to produce the eggs that create the embryos, and compensation for the gestational surrogate who carries the child. “The third big bucket you’ll run into is costs around the actual medical care that needs to be done. You’ll work with a clinic that you’ll pay for the medical work of the journey. “The last big bucket that you’ll run into is about maternity insurance. This is usually a point of confusion for some of our international clients who come from countries with a universal coverage. In the U.S. we need to put insurance vehicles in place for both the egg donor and the surrogate.” Conclusion: In the case of Circle Surrogacy, your surrogacy costs split between two parties: agency and fertility clinic. Here’s your journey and how it splits financially: Stage 1: Embryo CreationAgency ExpensesCircle$9,500Legal Support FeeCircle$3,200Freeze Sperm and TestsFertility ClinicSee BelowEgg donor compensation Circle$9,000Travel CostsCircle$2,500Egg donor legal feesCircle$600Creating embryos for freezingFertility ClinicSee Below Stage 2: PregnancyAgency Costs Circle$27,750Surrogacy Program Costs*Circle$9,200Surrogate's Legal FeesCircle$1,200Arrangement of Surrogate's Local Clinic for monitoringCircle$500Surrogate Travel Circle$2,500Embryo TransferFertility ClinicSee BelowPregnancy feesCircle$46,500Birth+hospital feesInsurance$20,

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2×01 Surrogacy: Can We Make It Cheaper?

In Search of Fertility – Victoria Hopewell

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 59:55

Bringing a biological baby into the world can cost $180,000. For twins it can be around a quarter million. The biggest question is: Can we make it cheaper? Through our podcast we have met so many dads in various stages of the parenthood journey. But whether it's in gay dad Facebook groups or in face-to-face interaction, there's no doubt that the biggest issue gay dads tackle is the cost of surrogacy. In our season premiere of Daddy Squared we decided to dive into the costs of surrogacy and try to figure out how flexible (downward, we mean) these costs are. The first step for us was to find a surrogacy agency that we can trust and that agrees to be transparent with us on the money issue. Our motto was: no hidden costs. Yan conducted research by asking gay dads in Facebook groups and dads in the community on our Instagram account. In the research, Circle Surrogacy was the #1 agency that dads were happy with in terms of client service and support. We turned to Circle Surrogacy asked to talk about money, and surprisingly (to us) we were answered quickly and warmly. — A quick disclosure: Circle Surrogacy, through this process has also become a sponsor of Daddy SQR podcast, but in our episode they speak generally about options, not specifically about themselves, and their openness has been truly refreshing. According to Sam Hyde, President of Circle Surrogacy, costs can be flexed up or flexed down based on small choices you can make along the journey. Examples include travel costs, surrogate location, egg donor history, etc. “When you're going through a journey like this there are, unfortunately, quite a few ‘fingers in the pie' with regard to costs,” Hyde explains, “and I think that what drives confusion sometimes, or anxiety around the costs, is the different parties that are involved.” “To break it down at a high level, there are a couple of big buckets you'll be looking at when it comes to cost,” Sam says. “The first one that I list, just because of my position, is the agency fee. This is the cost associated with the surrogacy or egg donation agency that will help you and holds your hand along the journey.” During our research we realized that some agencies (Circle, for example) include in their fees all the legal costs as well. Other agencies use an outside fertility lawyer that bills separately, so when comparing agency fees make sure you're comparing “apples to apples.” “The second bucket,” continued Sam Hyde, “is compensation for the actual women helping you along on this journey. So that's compensation for the egg donor to go through a cycle to produce the eggs that create the embryos, and compensation for the gestational surrogate who carries the child. “The third big bucket you'll run into is costs around the actual medical care that needs to be done. You'll work with a clinic that you'll pay for the medical work of the journey. “The last big bucket that you'll run into is about maternity insurance. This is usually a point of confusion for some of our international clients who come from countries with a universal coverage. In the U.S. we need to put insurance vehicles in place for both the egg donor and the surrogate.” Conclusion: In the case of Circle Surrogacy, your surrogacy costs split between two parties: agency and fertility clinic. Here's your journey and how it splits financially: Stage 1: Embryo CreationAgency ExpensesCircle$9,500Legal Support FeeCircle$3,200Freeze Sperm and TestsFertility ClinicSee BelowEgg donor compensation Circle$9,000Travel CostsCircle$2,500Egg donor legal feesCircle$600Creating embryos for freezingFertility ClinicSee Below Stage 2: PregnancyAgency Costs Circle$27,750Surrogacy Program Costs*Circle$9,200Surrogate's Legal FeesCircle$1,200Arrangement of Surrogate's Local Clinic for monitoringCircle$500Surrogate Travel Circle$2,500Embryo TransferFertility ClinicSee BelowPregnancy feesCircle$46,500Birth+hospital feesInsurance$20,

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In Search of Fertility – Domestic Surrogacy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2015 27:00

It is a big decision to pursue surrogacy. However, once you are ready to move forward there are many factors to navigate. Today you will obtain important must have information as we speak with Jen Rachman from Circle Surrogacy. You can learn more about Circle Surrogacy at the website www.circlesurrogacy.com and through twitter at @circlesurrogacy.com … Read more about this episode...

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ACTRESS GABRIELLE UNION + FERTILITY RIGHTS AND SURROGACY

The Stupid Cancer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2013 72:55

Join us as we welcome activist and award-winning actor Gabrielle Union who will share with us her efforts making a difference as a breast cancer advocate. Then we tackle the hard hitting issue of fertility rights and surrogacy options for young adults affected by cancer with John Weltman, President and Founder of Circle Surrogacy, one of the oldest and largest surrogate agencies around. He will be joined by ovarian cancer survivor Jen Rachman (a recipient surrogate parent) and breast cancer survivor/activist Alice Crisci (Founder, Fertile Future). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ACTRESS GABRIELLE UNION + FERTILITY RIGHTS AND SURROGACY

The Stupid Cancer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2013 73:00

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Samantha

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 59:08

Today, Ali talks to Samantha Busch, wife of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, star of Racing Wives, and Infertility Advocate. Samantha gets real about having their first baby through IVF, how infertility has affected her marriage, going through it all in the public eye, her devastating recent miscarriage, and how they're considering using a surrogate for their next child. Samantha also talks about her upcoming infertility memoir and her nonprofit, Bundle of Joy Fund, which has awarded 54 grants to couples going through IVF, with 25 babies born and 5 more on the way. On today's episode, we're partnering with Circle Surrogacy, which is celebrating 25 years of making parenthood possible for heterosexual and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Circle partners with their surrogates, intended parents and egg donors until they achieve success together. Learn more at circlesurrogacy.com or by emailing info@circlesurrogacy.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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Lia

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 1969 56:50

Today, Lia tells Ali all about her long and difficult journey to motherhood, including a pregnancy that ended tragically after her uterus ruptured at 31 weeks. She also talks about the two different and amazing surrogates who came into their lives, and how tragedy struck again, heartbreakingly, before they had their healthy baby girl. Lia also explains why she started Fly Bravely, a NYC consultancy dedicating to de-stigmatizing infertility and raising awareness for pregnancy and infant loss. On today's episode, we're partnering with Circle Surrogacy, which is celebrating 25 years of making parenthood possible for heterosexual and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. Circle partners with their surrogates, intended parents and egg donors until they achieve success together. Learn more at circlesurrogacy.com or by emailing info@circlesurrogacy.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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