Surrogate Testimonial:
Angel

Meet Angel!

“From the start to finish, it’s been such an amazing experience and opportunity to be part of FSC and will be doing a second journey with them, maybe even a third!“

Angel is an amazing surrogate that delivered an adorable baby girl in February 2026.

Q: What led you to become a Surrogate?

I have one amazing child of my own, and I absolutely loved the feeling of being pregnant but I knew for myself I didn’t want to have any more children, nor was I in a position to. I was in the beginning process of divorce and knew I was going to need a way to provide for myself and for my son. I did some research and found an amazing way to combine something I enjoyed, with something I needed, but also with something that could BENEFIT OTHER THAN MYSELF. My spouse at the time, didn’t agree with me during surrogacy while together, so as soon as we separated, I applied and the rest was became momentous history.

Q. Who was the most significant support person throughout your journey?

My coordinator, my boyfriend, and the intended parents were all honestly the most significant throughout my journey.  My coordinator, Tiffany, was not my original designated contact when I joined FSC, she came along shortly around the time I had started the clearance and matching process. From her first contact with me, all through to the present, she answered my questions with so much understanding, promptness, and professionalism. My boyfriend was also such a great support! I had already set out to do this all on my own and I was prepared for it, even though I had no idea what to expect, and then we started dating. When I had given him a heads up on the journey I was embarking on, he was also just as understanding, he still wanted to continue dating me, and he has always been just as curious, involved, and attentive to my needs, mood swings, appointments, and everything in between. And lastly the matched Parents were so amazingly supportive and caring. We created and maintained such an amazing line of communication that I could really feel their appreciation towards me and for the common goal we were all working towards: creating the magic of family.

Q. What made you decide to choose your Intended Parents?

The parents I ended up completing this journey with, we’re not the original parents I matched with. I was disqualified from the first parents medical clinic. After the news, back to the match pool I went and the very next profile I received for review was theirs. I remember reading their profile and just feeling like all that was missing was a child of their own because they had talked about how much family they had where they lived and how active they were with each other and with nature. Even though they may not have been the first choice, they definitely were the right choice! I’m so glad and so honored they felt the same about me!

Q. What are some of the highlights of your journey?

I loved that I got the opportunity to travel! Each time I was at an airport, especially if it was a new city, regardless if just a layover/transfer, I bought a keychain that said where it was from. I have them attached to the bag I take with me when I’m pumping on the go. I got to travel for medical clearance and for the transfer. The medical clearance was a quick turnaround trip but with the transfer trip, I had time to explore a little while I was there and I had such a great time.

Q. Do you have advice for women who are interested in becoming a gestational surrogate?

I think the best advice I could give is to just be open minded and patient. When growing a human, there’s so many factors that can’t be controlled, so the factors that can be time consuming are very meticulous and taken very seriously. With that being said, timelines of medical clearance, legal clearance, getting prepped for the transfer, and even the pregnancy and delivery itself will take the time it takes. Some will happen fast and some will take weeks. Don’t get discouraged and stay positive.

Q. How do you feel about your experience working with Family Source Consultants?

I feel so grateful that I ended up working with Family Source Consultants. Honestly I had just did a Google search of surrogacy agencies and they were one of the top results. I read some reviews/testimonials and decided to contact them. From the start to finish, it’s been such an amazing experience and opportunity to be part of FSC and will be doing a second journey with them, maybe even a third!

Q. What would you like other people to know about surrogacy?

It’s not something to be taken lightly because for example, in a sense, your body is no longer your own, but it is definitely rewarding and powerful. Not every journey is “butterflies and rainbows” from start to finish. There are some days that will most definitely not be your favorite, whether it’s from the medication schedules you need to follow precisely before and after the transfer, if the transfer doesn’t take the first time, sleepless nights and body changes, or even if you don’t have the “relationship” with the parents you were expecting/wanting. However, it is definitely worth it at the end when everyone who worked so hard for the same goal actually sees the end result. Who doesn’t love, love?

Q. What did you find was the biggest misconception people had about surrogacy?

The biggest misconception was whether or not my DNA was part of the baby’s genetics.

Q. What was the funniest/strangest/most common question you were asked and how did you answer?

I got 2 questions the most.
1) is the baby gonna be related to you?
My answer usually was “Nope, I’m just the oven, not part of the ingredient list”.

2) Did I think I was gonna have an issue once I delivered the baby and it went to the parents?
My answer was always, “No, I’m set that I don’t want more kids, but I loved being pregnant”.

Q. How has becoming a surrogate impacted your life?

Becoming a surrogate changed the trajectory or my life completely. It helped provide me the financial stability I really needed for myself and my son to get situated during, and after, my divorce and custody battle. When your life is getting blown up and you don’t know which pieces of debris to grab on to, it is amazingly helpful to have something bigger than yourself to focus on and ground yourself in. By the time the dust settled I was even prouder, stronger, and happier with myself than if I had let fear or doubt keep me from joining FSC.

Q. How did you prepare yourself for separating from the baby after birth?

I knew from the very beginning I did not want any future children of my own, so mentally I had no qualms or anxiety about what separation would be like once delivery happened. Keeping constant contact with the IPs about appointments, what color they chose for the nursery, how they were feeling, how I was feeling, it definitely felt like I had a stronger bond with the parents than with the baby and I was totally perfect with that.

Q. Was this pregnancy different than your other pregnancies? If so, how?

This pregnancy was different from my own in a couple of ways:
1) the baby didn’t come home with me, of course
2) with my son I was 40 weeks and 5days when I delivered but with this pregnancy I delivered exactly at 39 weeks.
3) I had intense pelvic pain that started in the 2nd trimester and didn’t go away until birth; I definitely didn’t have that with my son.
4) with my son, I had an epidural and with this pregnancy I delivered medication free.
5) I got diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes with this pregnancy but didn’t have it with my son.

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