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On multiple occasions in the last years, people have suggested we turn to a gestational carrier (GC)  to create our family. In many circumstances, we find this is suggested even before adoption. I think most people have this fanciful idea that surrogacy is easy and affordable. Because, really, it sounds pretty straight forward. How hard is it to pull out a few eggs from me, introduce them to a few sperm from… Read More

I have written before about my personal interpretation of shame and blame regarding our recurrent pregnancy losses (5 consecutive miscarriages).  At the time, we did know have an explanation for our losses, rather we were told that we should keep trying and eventually it will just work. Today, we know more.  We are no longer within the category of unexplained RPL. Wish answers, blame and shame could easily enter into the equation…. Read More