Featured in the AllPaths Magazine, 2024 Volume 2
By Lisa Schuman
Embarking on the surrogacy journey is an extraordinary and significant decision. It involves a complex, emotionally charged, and often lengthy process. As an intended parent, you may feel the urge to expedite the process, but it is crucial to approach surrogacy thoughtfully and deliberately. Here are some insights that will hopefully help you navigate this journey with ease and grace.
Understanding the Journey
Surrogacy is inherently challenging. It demands considerable effort, financial investment, time, and patience. You may find yourself in the role of a passenger for much of this journey, which can be frustrating.
There will be ups and downs in this process, and knowing how to regulate your system can go a long way towards a successful experience for you and your loved ones. It is helpful to find stress reduction strategies that work best for you and practice them regularly. People often say they don’t meditate because they cannot focus. It’s been said that this idea is akin to thinking you shouldn’t take a shower because you are too dirty. Sharing your intention to actively manage your stress and trying new strategies are also something you can share with your gestational carrier. Those tools may be very helpful to her, and sharing them can also enhance your mutual experience.