I woke up this morning at 6:30am, looked at my phone and had an email from someone I never met, never talked to, never heard of before.. but it quickly became one of my all-time favorite emails!
Here's the email: (with names removed)
" Hi, how are you? My name is "R". I started reading your blog this morning and I just finished it now lol at almost 2 am (I'm waiting for the meteor shower). Your journey has really filled me with a lot of emotions! I am so sorry for all you have gone through these past few months. I was interested in your blog because I use to look into surrogacy alot. We seem to have a lot in common. I also had my daughter young, her name is "L" she'll be four in february. I just went through a similar journey as you as well, except not exactly. I gave birth to a baby boy last april. His name is "B". He was my own but I gave him to a loving family who could care for him and couldn't have children of their own. I miss him every single day. Your story I guess inspired me. You seem like such a strong woman! Idk how you've stayed so strong. You always seem so positive and you pick yourself up quick when you're down. I wish I could do that. I'm 22 and life seems extremely difficult right now and I think, just reading your story has proved to me that one day I too can be where I want to be and accomplish the goals I desire. Thank you for blogging. I'm also extremely happy to hear you have such a great relationship with the IM. You are welcome to mesage me back, I look forward to talking to you. Ps. You don't suck at blogging :p have a great morning or night, whenever you get this. "
WOW is all I can say! I didn't think my story touched others like this!! What a great feeling this gave me!
I also had the pleasure to message back and forth with another woman yesterday who is very interested in becoming a first-time surrogate! I love it! She had such great questions to ask and it felt great to be able to provide so many answers and suggestions to her. I may never physically help another family with making their dreams come true, but I feel honored to be helping in the background and providing guidance to those who request it :)
I would LOVE to hear more feedback from anyone and everyone! Or any ANY questions people may have. Please feel free to leave a comment or send me a private email to surrogateinri@gmail.com
2 comments:
I too found your blog last week and read it all at once. I am so touched by your journey and I am so inspired about how everyone involved is doing their best to keep their heads held high for the sake of Amara Lee (very touched by the middle name as well =). You seem to be an amazing woman and your IM is going to be the best mother, never taking her daughter for granted for a single moment. As a past surrogate myself, I could not imagine having to go through what you have, but you are doing a fantastic job with all of those emotions. Good luck to you in the days to follow and I am looking forward to reading about the birth story.
Hi Ashley! Thank you for your comment. It really makes me feel great to know that others find our story inspiring.
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