Some surrogacy journeys end at the delivery room, but for GC Hannah, that moment was only the beginning. A mother herself, Hannah knows firsthand what it means to build a family through unconventional paths, and that personal experience became the foundation for one of the most meaningful decisions of her life. Now embarking on her second surrogacy journey with the same intended parents, Hannah’s story is one of deep connection, shared values, and a profound desire to give others the same joy she has known. In this surrogate spotlight, she opens up about what led her to surrogacy, why she chose to do it again, and the advice she would give to any woman considering taking that first step.
Why did you become a surrogate?
As a second time surrogate, I had an amazing experience with my previous IP’s and knowing they wanted a sibling, it was a no brainer for me to want to do it again with them!
Why did you choose your intended parents?
I originally chose them because I felt I could relate easily. Being a same sex couple, our daughter was conceived through IUI. In my eyes I saw it as an opportunity to in a sense “give back” and help give another same sex couple the same opportunity that we had to have a family.
What is your relationship like with your intended family?
We communicate multiple times a week now of course through this second journey, but even after their first son was born we communicated through social media regularly and had regular phone calls, messages, and shared pictures and life updates at least once every few weeks. Having such an amazing relationship with them, I knew that I wanted to be a surrogate at least one more time, and honestly I don’t think I could have done it for anyone else. They set the bar so high and gave me such an amazing experience I don’t know if anyone else could have lived up to expectations I would have had, and so it was easy for me to want to do this again with them!
What did your wife think about you becoming a surrogate?
My wife was actually the first person to encourage me to become a surrogate. When we had our daughter back in 2021 I enjoyed being pregnant and had a great birth experience. We both collectively decided that this would be a great thing to do and give another family the same opportunity to have a family, that we did.
How was ABC supportive during your journey?
Every single one of them is amazing! Always a phone call, email, or text away. No matter what day of the week. I’ve had nothing but amazing support from start to finish and then starting all over again!
How did the Compensation help you?
It has allowed me to be more present in my daughter’s life while not worrying about any financial stress. I plan to put away money for our daughter, and hopefully use some of the compensation to help with expanding our own family after this current journey.
What advice would your give to other women whose are considering becoming surrogates?
Easy. Do it. If you have the means and support, do it. It is an experience like non-other. Watching a couple who want nothing more than a child of their own, live out a dream of becoming a family is the more rewarding and fulfilling experience. The amount of joy and happiness I felt watching my Ip’s in the hospital hold their own child for the first time was surreal. To know that I was part of something so much greater than myself was so beautiful.
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