Can you be a surrogate mother?
By jellymonty
@jellymonty (2352)
August 21, 2009 7:29pm CST
I have this couple that are very dear friends of mine. They have been married for almost twelve years now and unfortunately are not able to have any kids. They have tried everything u can think of but sadly no children. The wife has suffered 4 miscarriages and the IVF treatments did not work for her. She adopted a child three years ago but she still wants a child with her bloodline.
So they have asked me to be a surrogate mother for their first baby. They are prepared to pay for all the maternity costs and in turn they said they would offer me £150,000 as a thank you gift. I don't have kids and never plan to have any. Although the money sounds good but I don't think I can go through nine months carrying a baby and in the end not being mine. I have not responded yet as they have told me to take the time I need to consider this.
So I would like to know if you would accept this offer if it were you? I am too sacred to go through this as am not good with kids at all, that's why I don't have any.
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2 responses
@weasel81 (2496)
• Australia
25 Aug 09
very hard call, can you find out about others who've done surrogate before and talk to them?
it's the nine month thing i think get most people, about having the baby grow inside them, then have to give the baby up at the end.
sorry i can't be of more help, best of luck with your decision
@Laurie1986 (384)
• United States
22 Aug 09
You have to make this decision for yourself, unfortunately. If it were me, I would not do it. I could donate eggs, but I would never go through a pregnancy. It would be a total nightmare for me. That said, just because that's my perception doesn't mean it will be yours. Good luck with your decision!
