The truth about Surrogate Compensation

FOR EVERYONE WHO THINKS THAT SURROGATES MAKE ALL THIS MONEY HERE IS A BREAKDOWN. SO IF YOUR THINKING OF BEING A SURROGATE FOR THE MONEY, YOU MAY WANNA FIND SOMETHING MORE PROFITABLE TO DO!!!

A Commercial Surrogacy Example

A first-time surrogate mother receives, on average, $20,000 compensation for a single journey (pregnancy).

This, of course, varies based on several factors, but for this example, we will use $20,000.

A typical commercial surrogacy journey, from matching to delivery, takes a minimum of one year.

This is a very conservative time frame, assuming that the lawyers and clinic move fast, and only one transfer or traditional surrogate cycle is needed to achieve pregnancy, two tops.

So, you could say, for example's sake, that a typical surrogate mother compensation rate equals $20,000 a year.

If you were a regular, full-time employee in a regular job, this would break down to:

$20,000 = 52 weeks = 40 hours per week = $9.61 per hour

However, a woman is not pregnant 40 hours per week.

She is pregnant 24 hours a day for 40 weeks.

Not to mention the countless hours spent taking tests, traveling to doctor's offices, and handling other aspects of commercial surrogacy.

A more appropriate breakdown of an “hourly” wage for a surrogate mother would be:

(yes, I realize this is not exact as a pregnancy lasts only 40 weeks and I am factoring in 52, but a surrogate journey will last longer than a year, in some cases more than two years.)

$20,000 = 52 weeks = 7 days = 24 hours = $2.28 per hour

Whether you are a potential surrogate mother, a potential intended parent, or just a curious onlooker, when put into perspective, a woman does not make much money for being a surrogate mother. The truth about surrogate mother compensation is that it is more about giving a wonderful gift than making a lot of money.

http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/commercial-surrogacy.html

The Last 3 months ( A look back)

I am sitting at home and just reminiscing on these last 3 months of this pregnancy. As I approach my 3rd month (12 week mark) things are moving pretty quickly, the first trimester is coming to an end. I still remember the transfer day. It is truly refreshing to have the support that I have from my IP's as well as my Agency; not to mention the 24/7 support I get from my husband and mother-in-law. I love being me!! My life is great and I am truly grateful for the fact that my morning sickness is gone. I never in a million years dreamed that I would be so touched and moved by helping out someone else with their dream. It is far more involved than I ever imagined. I didn't expect to LOVE my IP's(Intended Parents) and develop a real friendship with them. I didn't expect to find an Agency that was so personable and in tune with their surrogates as well as their IP's. It is truly a dream come true to work with Building Families, Inc. They are genuinely in the business of helping couples build their families with help from surrogates like me. I am truly looking forward to my second trimester and being normal again!!!! until later loves..........................

My 2nd OB appt

Today was great............after the issues with the first OB appt I was really looking forward to this appt. It was the 1st appt I have went to alone, which was kinda a bummer but I am ok. I was not able to videotape this one but I was able to hear the heartbeat and via u/s the heartbeat was 179 bpm today. I was excited and overjoyed for my IP's. Their baby is growing right on schedule and measuring on target as well. I also really like my New OB she 's really sweet and very personable. She is 8 months pregnant herself, lol. We will see how this works out. Today was very productive and I am so excited to be able to do this and just see the faces of my IP's and hear that they are just as excited if not more over the milestones "Baby Perin" is hitting and achieving at each appt. My next appt is 7/19/11 @ 9am. I am happy that things are looking great and I pray that GOD continues to bless my womb to carry a healthy, viable term baby for The Perin's.


Until Later loves........................................

My 1st OB appt

So today was a Looooooooooooooooooooooong day...............I had an appt @ my ob @ 12:45 which got moved to 2:30 then rescheduled to Monday due to a emergency delivery. Then, I drove to Laguna Niguel for my dinner/Surrogacy Meeting and that was good, but now I am TIRED. I'm going to take a hot shower and lay it down. I was hoping to get a lot accomplished today but I guess God had other plans. So until later Loves..............good night

My last U/S @ SDFC..........U/S #3

Today was bittersweet for me. I had my last visit @ San Diego Fertility Center for my 3rd ultrasound. The Ultrasound went great. My hubby, Breann (Case Manager) and Carol (Program Director) were all there for my "Graduation" appt,lol. "Baby Perin" looked great, Breann videotaped as the nurse gave us a tour of the u/s and pointed out the head, heartbeat,and the limb buds of the hands and feet. Baby Perin is healthy and right where it should be developmentally. I was happy and excited but I am not sure what My OB will be like,especially after I have been spoiled by the staff and Dr.'s @ SDFC. Well, a new chapter is beginning and I am excited about it. Morning Sickness or All day sickness rather has kicked into HIGH gear but that just means that "Baby Perin" is doing great in here. I thank God on a daily basis for making my dream of becoming a Surrogate a reality. I am beyond humbled to have been led to Building Families, Inc. Who's staff have and continue to spoil me rotten,and I love it. They are there when you need them and very supportive. My IP's are as sweet as pie. I could not have prayed for a better experience or a more genuine couple to be working with. God is awesome. Until next time loves..............

To know or Not to know.................... that is the question???????

So I received a email from my IP's regarding knowing the sex of their baby, and they DO NOT want to know the sex. They want it to be a surprise. I completely respect there choice in Not knowing until the birth. I personally have always known by the end of the first trimester what I was having and it was ONLY confirmed during the 20 weeks U/S. So, now my dilemma is If I have a inkling of what it is how do I not let it slip out. I really don't want to go against there wishes of not knowing. I will let the technician know that we nor the IP's wish to know the sex of the child until birth. As the first trimester comes to an end and I am getting that inkling of the sex, what do I do? Should I find out to confirm and NOT tell the IP's? Well I wanna share in that experience with them in the delivery room. My husband and I have agreed to NOT officially find out what the sex of the baby is until the birth as well. I am excited because we have never NOT had a confirmation ultrasound, so it will be good to have something to share with our IP's on that special day. I am looking forward to finding out in 7 more months. until next time loves......................

Baby Perin's Poem

So a few days ago a little after my 2nd ultrasound appointment the Intended Mother sent me this Poem. I thought it was very sweet and thoughtful. In all honestly when I first read it,I cried. She really put a lot of thought into it. I would like to share it with you all.

Baby Perin

No bigger than a kidney bean

You burst alive onto our screen

A mass of black and white sketches

Your little heart beats strongly

It’s the centre of your universe

And ours



Over the weeks and months ahead

You will become a completely formed being

Gaining conscience and feeling

Becoming a complete human



We will all be following you every step of the way

Cheering you on



Little being

We have big plans for you

And a beautiful brother who waits for you too



Keep beating little heart

And grow bigger and bigger



Thousands of miles away over the sea

Your beating heart links to ours



Tasha keeps you safe inside

Her gift to us …… beyond measure



We await with eagerness

Your wondrous presence in our lives

Keep growing little one ……………….

Second U/S

So I had my second ultrasound on 6/2/11. It was so exciting to see the baby's heartbeat. This time only me and my case manager was there but she still videotaped the appt for my IP's to see. The only thing was they did not have a doppler there so we were not able to hear the heartbeat at the appt. I am excited about the progression of this pregnancy everything is going so well, Thank GOD!!! I pray it continues to stay on a good, progression as indicated. Was very nauseous today as I have been off and on. I have one more ultrasound on the 9th of June then I graduate to my regular OB appointments............kinda sad, I'm going to miss the San Diego Fertility Center staff and Doctors as they were very personable,sweet and helpful. Until next time