Becoming a mother changed me in every way possible.
I loved every moment of it—the tiny kicks, the midnight cravings, the overwhelming joy of holding my baby for the first time. My pregnancies were smooth, my heart was full, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I had more to give. Not for myself—but for someone else. I knew there were people out there aching for the chance I’d been so naturally given: to become a parent. And I couldn’t ignore the pull in my heart. I had the ability, the support, and the love to help them.
“So, I became a surrogate.”
In November 2016, I delivered my first surrogate baby. It was surreal—this incredible little life brought into the world through a bond of trust, hope, and purpose. I had never met anyone quite like the intended parents—so full of love and longing. Seeing their faces light up as they held their baby for the first time is a moment I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. That first experience only deepened my desire to do it again. With the unwavering support of my family, I embarked on a second journey, delivering another beautiful baby in July 2018. Each journey was so different, yet equally powerful. Each family I helped became a piece of my heart. I was simply the vessel, but I was also a witness to the birth of dreams fulfilled.
In March 2021, I delivered my third and final surrogate baby. Knowing it would be my last brought an emotional weight I hadn’t anticipated. But it also brought peace. I had done what I set out to do. I had given three families the greatest gift I could offer—a chance to hold their child, to whisper “I love you” for the very first time. Throughout all three journeys, my family stood beside me without hesitation. Their love made everything possible. And the intended parents I had the privilege to work with? They were nothing short of incredible. Kind, gracious, and so deeply deserving of the gift they were about to receive.
Surrogacy changed my life. It taught me about sacrifice, about selflessness, about what it means to share the most personal part of yourself in service of someone else’s dream. I may have delivered three babies into the arms of others, but each journey gave something to me, too—a deeper sense of purpose, and an unshakable belief in the beauty of giving.
This chapter of my life has closed, but the impact will stay with me forever.
