In some countries it is illegal to do this, but in the USA there are women who will have a baby for you and get a huge paycheck. I was shocked when I googled surrogate mother and the first two things that popped up showed how much money you could make: "Earn $27,500-$45,000!" WOW!! THAT IS LIKE A NICE FULL TIME JOB! I WONDER IF IT IS TAX FREE?
I am on the fence on this. I am unsure if I think couples who are desperate to have kids should go the route of surrogate, when adoption is such a beautiful gift to a child. In the episode I watched the eggs were from a donor (not the surrogate and not the mother) but the sperm was from dad so it was his baby. They really really wanted to have a baby with some of their DNA.
I am unsure if I would be able to carry a baby inside of me knowing I would be giving him to someone else. I guess it is a bit different when your DNA n eggs are not a part of the baby making process. Maybe I would feel differently if I was the one who was not able to get pregnant.
I do have to admit that a big payday at the end does seem mighty nice, but what if labor was difficult, what if there were complications, what if I got attached to the baby, and what if the parents were not who I thought they were. Would I always wonder about that child? Would the family keep me involved with letters and pictures? As a mother and a wife it would be impossible to be a surrogate at this time in my life. I dont think my hubby would be to thrilled to have a pregnant wife knowing he would not have the baby around at the end and it would not be fair to my kids for me to not be feeling well for 9 months.
So would any of you consider being a surrogate? To a stranger or to someone you know?
I do know that every baby is a GIFT and MIRACLE from GOD!
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Going right in Las Vegas/CA was $60-65K. But you had to have your own insurance (would be reimbursed for it later though).
I would do it-but only for someone I know. I had a friend in college that was a surragate for her sister and brother-in-law. She was so positive about the experience. If my family (or dear friends) needed someone to do it..I would do it.
I don't think I could go through an agency though. That seems a bit much for all parties involved.
So if you did it for someone you know/love/family how much would you charge them??
That is a tough question. I once thought about many years ago. But I think I would get to attached to the baby. But if I was guarnteed I wouldnt be attached to baby and that I would ahve somewhat of invovlement and guarntees in place I might consider it. lot of problities there. But I think if the circumstances where right i might. But... I keep lending towards no too. I also bleive there is a reason God does the things He does. Just like you said all babies are a miracle and a gift. Not all popel are cut out to be partents either. So... I tend to thnk WOW!!! Good question.
Blessings
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