Weaning

Well, I finally decided that it was time for Gabe to not be nursing anymore. I let it stretch on because I had not been matched. I weaned him a little over a month ago at 15 months. He was only nursing at night and it only took about a week for him to realize that this milk machine was no longer in service. I loved nursing but I was done, I was ready to have my body back. The downside is, he now thinks that my chest is a sippy cup holder. I guess it makes sense, that's where his milk always came from before. LOL

IP info

K so it has been a long first week of school an I can not remember if i posted this before so I am being lazy and posting it again instead of searching for it.
I would prefer my IP's to be under 45 years of age and this be their first child. I can understand that you may want a larger family but I really want to help a family become a FAMILY and give them a child they may not be able to have on their own. I want them to feel the joy of being a parent.

Still Looking

I am still looking for that perfect match. I am not in a rush to find the perfect IP's. I am enrolled in my third semester in college. My son is growing like a weed both physically and mentally. He is signing more and more which makes it much easier on me when he is upset and I don't know what he wants. I was successful in my goal to stay home with him for the whole summer. This was both positive and negative. While I enjoyed every minute of being with him his first week back in daycare was really rough on him. He had adjusted by this evening (Friday) when I picked him up but it will probably start again on Monday until we can get back into the routine. I hope to update more as time allows but I am enrolled in 16 credits and working 20+- hours a week. If you would like to talk please email me and I will respond as soon as I can.
Best Wishes,
Lacie

Latest ad looking for IPs

I am a 27 year old single mom. My son is my shining star. I was adopted and through the stories of heartbreak and desperation that my parents tell, I know what it is like to long for a baby and not be able to have one. I am 5'6 brown hair and eyes. I am a little heavy right now but working on it. My pregnancy with my son was very easy on me, I only gained 20lbs and continued water aerobics until 5 days before delivering. I walked out of the hospital weighing less than what I weighed when I got pregnant. I also worked until the day I went into labor. All of my tests came back great. I eat very healthy and have a large garden and my own laying hens. I buy my milk from a local dairy that does not use hormones or other "additives". I am asking a base comp of 14,000 plus medical and other costs to be discussed. While I would prefer to stay close to home, I am willing to travel. I am currently enrolled in college and working towards my Early Childhood degree. I have a current background check on file with the state of Idaho. If you would like to know more please feel free to email and ask. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sorry It Has Been Awhile

Sorry everyone, I have been sooo busy with my son and school that I have not updated. My son was really sick for a couple of weeks then I had to try and get caught up on school work before Mid-Terms and Spring Break. All is good on my end, completed my HIV screening (Negative) and will have the rest of my STD screening done at the end of the month. Still trying to loose some extra weight so far I am down by about 10lbs but I am loosing inches faster than weight. Toning up all that muscle I haven't really used since my high school track days. I have contacted a local insurance company about possibly finding me some insurance that will cover a surrogate pregnancy so fingers crossed on that. Anyway as usual if you have any questions PLEASE ask.
Best Wishes

Where I have family

I know that some states are better for surrogacy than others. California is one of those states. I do have family in various city's around Cali., mostly in the north. I also have family in Gold Beach and Portland, Oregon and Austin, Texas.

Charting

So I thought it might be a good idea to start charting my cycle so that I would have a good idea as to me myself and I. I have noted when I start, when I end, when I feel crampy mid way and all those good little details. I am more regular than I thought.

Living in

I had this though the other day. I used to be a live in nanny. If need be I would be willing to stay with the IP's during the end of pregnancy or the whole pregnancy if they wanted me to. That way they could be involved in the pregnancy as much as they wanted. My son would have to join me but it is an option. I could transfer to another college for the time there. Anyways just throwing it out there.

Personal Blog

I thought maybe I would start a blog that follows my more personal life on a daily basis so that any potential IP's can get an inside look at who I am. Some days I may write multiple entries, especially at the beginning, other days there may be no entry. As with this blog, I may seem random but that is how I write. Anyway without further delay here is the link to my new blog.

Personal Blog

Enjoy! LOL

Reduction and Termination

This is a very sensitive subject and many people have varied reactions and feeling towards it. I will not terminate unless there are significant health risks involved for either me or the baby. Most mental delays and minor defects are not considered significant in my book. I have worked with many special needs children over the years and they have all had wonderful fun filled lives. Depending on what was found, I would need to talk with the doctors and do research before any decision was made. But I will not terminate for gender, down syndrome, cleft lip/palate. There are other reasons out there but this is a general list. If my health is in jeopardy, than I will follow the recommendations of the doctors. If the babies health is at risk, again, I will follow doctors recommendations. By health I mean life or death. If I match with a couple wishing to do a GS journey, I will not transfer more than two embryos at a time. I feel that I could do well carrying twins, but the greater health risks involved with larger multiple births is to great for me. If one or both of those two embryos happen to split, then doctors, parents and I will sit down and talk about risks and possible reduction. If you have questions on this matter or would like an answer to when or what situations I would consider reduction/termination please feel free to email me. 

My Stats

Okay just so it is all in one place here are my stats:
Born July 28th, 1983 26 years old
Caucasian, light to medium skin
Brown Hair with a natural blond streak on the left side
Brown Eyes
5' 7"
216lbs With a BMI of 33 and falling(yeah I have dropped a point and 10lbs in 2 weeks!!)
Blood Type is O+
Easy vaginal delivery with my son
He was born on his due date at 40 weeks gestation
He has only ever had breastmilk, no formula
I donate my extra milk to preemie twins
I have a current background check

If I forgot something please let me know

Background Checks and Fingerprinting

I have received conformation that my background check returned clear and no faults were found. I can provide this documentation. I have been fingerprinted and cleared to work with children. I knew this but now I have the piece of paper to support me. When matched I would like to see background checks on my IP's.

Tallulah Rue

Some of you may have already read this story. I have been following it for awhile now. Truthfully it brings tears to my eyes. Both for how tiny she is but what a fighter she is and secondly for how much her daddies love her. Very rarely can true emotion be conveyed in words, but this blog is bursting with raw emotion. The pictures and the excitement can be felt. Be strong Tallulah Rue. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Before you know it Daddy and Papi will have you home and in their arms.

Tallulah Rue's Blog

Contacting me

Just realized that I do not have a way to contact me on this blog. At least I don't think I do. If you wish to know more about me or have questions please email me by clicking the link below. When writing please put "surrogacy" and "blog" somewhere in your title. Thanks!
Best Wishes
Lacie's Email

A little more about me(warning this could get long and rambling)

So. Lets see here. As I stated before I am adopted. I don't feel adopted, if adopted can have a feeling. My parents are my parents they are my world. My brother is my brother, even though he can be a severe pain in the butt. There may not be blood but there is a stronger bond, love. Growing up I was a tomboy. I was always the one chasing down the snakes and getting dirty. I love animals, I have always had a dog by my side. I also like to help animals and have bottle fed baby squirrels, a baby kitten and have nursed a baby swan back to health. I have raised ducks, geese and chickens. Buying the eggs and incubating them(in an incubator,not myself lol), turning them everyday until they hatched.I have had talking parrots and tiny finches. I have had a 6ft Iguana and a 2ft Bearded Dragon. I have had mice and hamsters. Needless to say, I've had a menagerie. Right now, I have my Min Pin.
I have gone fishing and Parasailing on Cape Cod, I have traveled the subways of NYC,I have gotten up at 3am to get my spot on Broadway to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade. I have walked the beaches of CA, OR and WA. I have gone on cattle drives. I have helped a dog deliver a litter of pups. I have gone back to school.
I love helping people. I have volunteered with special needs children. I have also volunteered with MAGDRL which stands for Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League. I have shipped care packages to the troops and I have provided hot meals to the homeless.
I am laid back. I like to live life as it is thrown at me, even if it is a wild ride. I would be perfectly happy even if I was living paycheck to paycheck as long as my family was taken care of and we are healthy. Money, though vital and I sure do enjoy spending it, is overrated. Big money can be big trouble.
I read, a lot. I feel that I am always learning and that there is always something to be learned. Sometimes it is just useless information, but I might use it someday. If I am going to be doing something new, I will be reading about it and getting as much information as possible. My mom got pretty annoyed with me while I was pregnant because of this.
Well there is more but it is almost 11pm, Gabriel is waking up for his night feeding and it is time for me to go to bed.
Best Wishes