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Stop. Sit. Surrogate.

Kenedi Smith

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A mother and daughter podcast educating others on surrogacy from a surrogates point of view. And the point of view from the intended parents, children born from surrogacy, the agency, legal professionals and IVF doctors for the science behind it all. Together we have brought 8 beautiful children into this world and it’s been an insane rollercoaster ride! Good and bad, the sweet and the sour, all coming to light about the truths behind the best and worst surrogacy journeys. Stop. Sit. Surroga ...
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Are you an intended parent? If so, when should you obtain a lawyer? This week we had the amazing honor of speaking with Lesa Slaughter an intended parents and surrogacy lawyer for intended parents. She shares her story to motherhood and her experience in the field. She also shares when intended parents should start looking for their lawyer along wi…
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This week we spoke experienced Traditional Surrogate, Lyle. Lyle has been a traditional surrogate 3 times and while his journeys had some scared, they all turned out beautifully. We also spoke about his transition. Lyle was kind enough to help educate and share his story about his transition. And we are so grateful and thankful for everything he sh…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sherry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fox_family_formation?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryancferrante?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Joanna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familybuildinglawyer?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Amira’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amirahasenbush?igsh=…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethcurvydesigns?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we spoke Intended Father Chris who is married to Beth and expecting a baby boy this spring through traditional surrogacy. We spoke with Beth about a month ago where she dove in to all things traditional surrogacy. If you listened …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravellingsurrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a UK second generation traditional surrogate! Kim was introduced to surrogacy at the age of 5 when her mother decided to be a traditional surrogate. Kim and her two intended fath…
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🤫SURROGACY SECRETS UNLEASHED🎉 This is a special type of podcast episode. This is one of our webinars that we held back in October 2023 with a mental health professional now known as @thallohealth Tune in to hear Andrea Bryman, founder of @thallohealth give her expertise advice and share her thoughts on how social media plays a part in surrogacy, as…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alex’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourbeautifulsurprise?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== It’s March which means its Surrogacy Awarness month! This week we are speaking with Intended Mother and founder of Embrace Your Motherhod, Alex. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and how each of her boys are a unique and beautiful s…
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This is a special type of podcast episode. This is one of our webinars that we held back in September 2023 with a surrogacy advocate group called Surrogacy Is. Tune in to hear advice on advocating for yourself in a journey, and how Surrogacy Is helps advocate for and with you. This is an audio only version. https://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogacy Compass Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogacycompass?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== It’s March which means its Surrogacy Awarness month! This week we are speaking with an expecting Intended Parent and founder of Surrogacy Compass, Samantha. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and how she is preparing to bring …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Grace’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Today we touch on relationships in a surrogacy journey. While 95% of journeys are beautiful and are able to develop healthy relationships. There is the …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Rachel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Loren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorendaniellex?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Damaris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dama_the_africansurrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== In honor of Black History month and honestly, these amazing wome…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Sammi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammimichiko?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with the very sweet and retired surrogate Sammi. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that even lead her to career change to continue helping families grow. Tune in to hear her beautiful story and how she continues to …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Kaitlin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidsdontcryx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Cat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journey_of_a_surrogate?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nifer_waters?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Friday Facts is back!!! We are starting off 2024 friday Facts with…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethcurvydesigns?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we spoke Intended Mother Beth who will welcome her baby boy via traditional surrogacy in just a few months. Beth's story may be the less traditional approach to surrogacy these days, but this is one of the most beautiful and heart…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Brandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandondallas13?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Jake’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakea214?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Meet the incredible and kind intended fathers, Brandon and Jake! They are located in Texas and are looking to do an agency journey to help grow their family and gi…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Carrying Hope Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carryinghopesurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with experienced surrogates and co-founders of Carrying Hope: A Surrogacy Agency Charlene and Nicole. They share their road to surrogacy, how they met through surrogacy, and how that lead to creatin…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ashley McKenna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajmmckenna?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Ashley, an experienced surrogate and who is now embarking on her second journey. She shares her beautiful story with us and how her seconds set of IPs got her first IPs blessing. Tune in to hear her beautiful st…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Fairfax Surrogacy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairfaxsurrogacy?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Joyce, an experienced surrogate and case manager at Fairfax Surrogacy. She shares her beautiful journeys with us and why she got involved with surrogacy to begin with. She also shares some insight to how …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogacy Simplified Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surrogacysimplified?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== WELCOME 2024! 🎊 This week we are speaking with 2x Intended Parent and founder of Surrogacy Simplified, Jessie Jaskulsky. Tune in to hear her path to surrogacy and her 2 beautiful journeys that brought her daighters earth si…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surro Connections’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/surroconnection?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we talked with Megan, 4 time surrogate and founder of Surro Connections. She shares her journeys with us and why she decided to create her own agency. While 3 of her journeys, you would consider normal or common, her …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Toinette’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/wombs_of_angels?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Dr. Toinette Watson, gestational surrogate and founder of Wombs of Angels. She shares her beautiful journeys and how that lead her to create her journal. This journal is truly wonderful as well as tangible, detailed…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Baden and Zane’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/notmytummy?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Intended Parents, Baden and Zane. They recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl through surrogacy in Candan. But not only are the parents through surrogacy but huge advocates in the community. Tune in to hear their …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Jennifer’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/nifer_waters?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Jennifer, a 4 time Canadian Surrogate! We talk about all the ups and downs of going through 4 journeys. Some with a “natural cycle” and how it wasn’t as “natural” as you would think. Jennifer is also currently pregnant…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=ZnJ0Y2V5ejRtaXE= This week we spoke with Mary, a first time surrogate. Mary’s journey is such a wonderful feel good and happy story. As always there were some bumps, but nothing too crazy or out of the blue. And since Mary is also a doula she does somethings…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate ISC Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MTAxN2Q0bDFnajF1eg== This week we talked with Maria from International Surrogacy Center. We ask all the questions all of us have been wondering about an agency’s role in a journey. And Maria was kind enough to shed some light on that and much more of the behind sce…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Jessica’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/my_sweet_surro_journey?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== This week we spoke with Jessica, a two time surrogate. Jessica’s first journey went just as anyone would hope for, good and healthy. But Jessica’s second journey went for a wild ride! And that is no understatement, Jessica’s pregnacy…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Samantha’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/justasurromama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we spoke with Samantha, a first time surrogate. Her journey overall was good and happy, but there were some very unique things that occurred. From an embryo gone missing to injuring herself in childbirth. She shares all the crazin…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Alycia’a Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Terra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.earthleigh.one?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ⚠️⚠️⚠️Please be aware that this conversation at times might be a bit gr…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Casandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/cas_aleman?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Casandra, a first time surrogate, who has a very unique story. When Casandra was about half way through her pregnancy when she noticed something was different. But she never imagined she would soon be fighting for her l…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Kari’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/karihernandez82?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Chantale’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/a_borrowed_nest?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This Friday we are talking about delivery. How does the process of delivering…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogate Sister Design Instagram: https://instagram.com/surrogatesisterdesign?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Kristal, former surrogate and founder of Surrogate Sister Design. Kristal shares with us her reasoning for creating Surrogate Sister Design and how it has evolved over the years. If you don’t kno…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Mary’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/not_the_baby_mama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This Friday we are discussing transfers that don’t take, because we did not fail, the embryo did not fail, it simply did not take. And that’s okay. It can be heartbreaking and we as surrogates are allowed to feel the emotional rollercoaster …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Chantale’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/a_borrowed_nest?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Chantale, Canadian surrogate. She is a repeat surrogate, but her second journey didn’t go as she had hoped. If you don’t know, Canadian surrogates don’t get compensated like US surrogates, therefore their matching …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alycia’a Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Alycia, a Canadian Surrogate. She has experienced many ups and downs in her first journey, including a missed miscarriage. Alycia shares her experience with us and you in hopes that her words and journey might help o…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Terra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.earthleigh.one?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== We’re back with another Friday Facts!!! This week we talk about C-Sections! And between the 4 of us women there have been 10 C-Sections. So if you have n…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Shelbie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviaandlilliansmama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Shelbie who is on her 2nd surrogacy journey. She shares how her first journey was everything she had hoped for and her sweet relationship with her IF. Also, how not every journey is the same as her 2nd journey…
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Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Grace who is a 2 time surrogate. Grace’s first journey was so beautiful that she is now on her second journey with the same couple for a sibling journey. 💕 But unfortunately is hasn’t been as smooth and simple as the first one. Grace and h…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Ariel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/carried.with.love?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Ariel a Canadian surrogate who has been on 5 surrogacy journeys. We talk about what it’s like being a surrogate in Canada and she helps clear up some misconceptions on Canadian surrogacy. Ariel also touches on her l…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Alycia’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/notthebabymamaa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Rachel’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/blackgirlsoven?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talk about all the IVF meds! What types there are and how they can make you feel. Nowadays there are so many ways to prep for a transfer, it become…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Casandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/cas_aleman?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Samantha’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/justasurromama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talk about the screening process for surrogates. From agency screening to psychological screening and the biggest one of them all, Medical Screening…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Grace’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/graces_surro_journey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== International Surrogacy Center’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Shelbie’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviaandlilliansmama?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talk about the requirements and…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Surrogacy.Is Instagram: https://instagram.com/surrogacy.is?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Sunshine and Casey from Surrogacy.Is! Sunshine explained how and why she created Surrogacy.Is and the purpose of this Advocacy Group. The love and passion these ladies have for surrogacy shines through in this entir…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Whitney’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/whitneycask?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== International Surrogacy Center’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/isc_surrogacy?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talk about all the absurd things that surrogates have been asked, things that have been said to surrogates, and other absurd th…
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate NWSC Instagram: https://instagram.com/nw_surrogacy_center?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== This week we talked with Veronica from North West Surrogacy Center. She talks about both her journeys at NWSC and how surrogacy journeys at NWSC work. She was even filmed in her first journey for a French documentary. (Link provided below) T…
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This week we talked with surrogates who went the independent route to get a better understanding of what it all entails. And while they are both independent they have very different stories. Tune in to hear how to get an independent journey started and what you can expect to encounter during one. https://m.youtube.com/@stop.sit.surrogate…
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This week we spoke with Lisa Stark Hughes from the education committee of SEEDS Ethics. She explains how and why this nonprofit organization was born and how it has developed over the years. We also touch on what it means to be a member and what it entails to be a volunteer, as SEEDS Ethics is made up of volunteers! Lisa informs us what people can …
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#surrogacy #ivf #surrogate Amanda’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/amandas.progression?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Sandra’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/_sandraviramontes_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Let’s talk about Matching! What questions to ask during and even before you are match. What you can expect to happen in a match meeting. And some advice…
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This week we spoke with Lauren about her first journey. While this wasn’t her dream journey, she was still able to complete it knowing she put her heart and soul into it and in the end was able to help a family grow. And let me just say, the amount of effort, love, and patience she showed truly portrays the wonderful heart that she has. ♥️ https://…
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Today we are shining a light on the positive things Chrissy Teigen has said about surrogacy. From her showing her appreciation and gratitude for her surrogate to her acknowledging how much surrogates are willing to put their bodies through in order to help a family grow. Congratulations to Chrissy, John, and their family and surrogate! 💕 And thank …
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This week we heard one of the best outcomes you can have in surrogacy. The mutual love and respect shines in this journey! And where this journey has lead both parties, is just phenomenal. This is a feel good story and this is what surrogacy is all about! Love, family and respect! 💕 Tune in to get a dose of happiness 😊 Instagram: Stop.Sit.Surrogate…
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