The Unspoken Bond of Surrogacy: How To Show Your Appreciation for Their Sacrifice
When you hear a friend is expecting a baby, your reaction is knee jerk and you instantly ask things like, “When are you due?”, “How are you feeling?”, or “Are you having any cravings?” We can’t help it, it’s in our nature to be curious and to assume your friend will be carrying the baby herself. However, many women are not so lucky as to grace motherhood through traditional means. Due to several special circumstances, many are opting for alternative methods including adoption and surrogacy.
Why Choose Surrogacy?
Over the years, surrogacy has gained popularity as a suitable option for having a baby. This is where a woman carries and delivers a child for the intended parents and can be accomplished in two ways, Gestational or Traditional, the difference being the biological connection to the surrogate. The choice to move forward with surrogacy is not taken lightly and most likely came following a series of heartbreaking news and painstaking deliberations.
There are a variety of situations that lead someone down the surrogacy route. Circumstances may include several roadblocks such as:
Infertility: After 12 unsuccessful cycles, it’s advised to seek fertility help. After several rounds of IVF, many women may be deemed infertile and turn to surrogacy.
Same-sex couples (usually among males): While they cannot conceive naturally, they will usually turn to surrogacy as a way to start a family and continue their bloodline.
Single Individuals: A female may not be able to conceive through insemination and a male would need to use a surrogate regardless of their fertility status.
Medical History: Both physical and mental concerns can play a role in this decision. Hysterectomies, non-pregnancy-friendly medication needs, and past pregnancy traumas would all make surrogacy a valid alternative.
Age: These days, many choose to establish careers and financial stability before starting a family. Therefore, age begins to play a role in whether or not it’s possible to conceive naturally.
Not wanting adoption: The adoption process can be very lengthy and many long for a biological connection with their child.
Surrogate Bonds and Sacrifices
Once parents make the life-altering decision to travel down this new path and find their surrogacy match, an instant bond is formed between the parents and the surrogate mother. The decisions made by both parties that led them together, while difficult, will pave the way for a long but worthwhile road ahead. In a selfless and generous act, a surrogate will sacrifice and risk her body, her health, and loads of time for the chance to gift life to a special family. She will be tested emotionally and physically, and with any challenging experience, a good support system is vital.
Saying Thank You
From the ups and downs of doctor visits, screenings, and ultrasounds to milestone celebrations and late-night Facetime calls, both the intended parents and surrogate are on this ride together. While one may not be in it physically, emotionally they can feel it all and are invested every step of the way.
The Surrogate Mother Pampering Gift Box from Nurtured 9
The two will share a bond for the rest of their lives and it’s hard to find the right words or expression of gratitude that can parallel such a gift. The truth is, the sheer joy of seeing a family welcome their baby is enough, it’s why they do what they do. But if you are looking for a little something special to show your appreciation and recognition of their sacrifice, consider what you might be feeling in their situation, what would comfort you?
A Spa Day - Mani/Pedi, prenatal massage, and a facial
Comfy Loungewear - A robe, slippers, and cozy pajamas
Home pregnancy-safe beauty pick-me-ups (lotions, belly butter, skin exfoliators, lip balms, & face masks)
Candles, bath soaks, and bath bombs
Whether you lack the words, the time, or the confidence in putting together a gift that encapsulates your respect and gratitude for your surrogate, let Nurtured 9 take the reins and deliver something truly unexpected and flawlessly designed.
Our Surrogate gift boxes allow you to uniquely craft a personalized, handwritten message to top an elegantly gift-wrapped box of specially chosen goodies. Build a bundle yourself with the curate-your-own box option or choose a specially crafted gift box developed by our team of experts. Whatever you decide is right for you, rest assured, your surrogate will feel the love and support as you both gear up for the big day and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
