Stop. Sit. Surrogate.

A single TV segment changed everything. Terry, one of the dads of the triplets Ellen carried nearly two decades ago, shares how a late‑night 2020 feature on surrogacy opened a door he never thought he’d walk through. What follows is a vivid, funny, and deeply human account of choosing an agency that championed gay dads, aligning with a surrogate who wanted to stay involved, and navigating the mess...

Amanda’s stories are jam packed with information and advice and scenarios we have yet to hear about. Tune in to hear how journey one turns into a sibling journey during covid, and catching covid while pregnant.  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

Kari’s story hits a little too close to home for me. But she handles life with such elegance and grace. Her journey wasn’t all butterflies and rainbows but tune in to hear how she handled all the ups and downs.  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

What does it feel like to be “Triplet A” in a family built through surrogacy and two dads? Ben joins us to unpack the moments that shaped him—from a confusing Mother’s Day in grade school to the day his origin story became his favorite icebreaker. Along the way, we revisit the wild odds of a four-embryo transfer resulting in three heartbeats, the high-risk reality of gaining “24 by 24,” and the fi...

Not only was she a surrogate but she’s probably also the woman you purchase all your surrogate goodies from! Tune in to hear Kristal’s story and how she started her surrogate merchandise business.  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

A triplet who calls his surrogate “California mom,” two dads who turned a 15–20% chance into three heartbeats, and a family story strong enough to move across states without losing its center—this conversation has heart, humor, and clarity. We welcome Sebastian, now 19, to reflect on what he knew as a kid, how classmates reacted in early grades versus middle school, and why he still feels pride wh...

Chelsea’s story taught my mother and myself things we did not know or even hear of. And the way Chelsea speaks you can not only hear her calmness but feel it. Tune in to hear to hear her amazing first story and the beginning of her second. My mother and I feel so very honored to have had her share her story on our podcast. Thank you Chelsea. And we are sending you sticky thoughts 🍍  Send us Fan M...

This is an anonymous story from a fellow surrogate. We keep her identity private but she shares the good, the bad, and a surrogates worst nightmare.  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

We speak to a fellow surrogate friend who’s journey is completely different from ours. She genuinely sweet, caring, kind, and overall humble. She also appears to be a beacon of light that is calming in what can be a challenging journey. Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

The bad, the ugly, the worst. Kenedi’s 3rd and final surrogacy journey is a very unique and uncommon situation, however, it is possible. Listen to hear all the crazy absurd things that can happen 🤪 Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

We talk about Ellen’s last surrogacy journey and she gives her best advice to those looking to join this beautiful community.  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

Round 2!! But this time helping the land down under. 🐨  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

The mother of this mother daughter duo podcast about all things surrogacy shares her second surrogate journey.  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

My first surrogate journey! One of the best outcomes you can have from surrogacy, a lifelong friendship. Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

This episode is about Ellen’s first surrogate journey. The good, the bad, and the near death experience.  Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

This episode is about surrogacy contracts. What should you request in them? What is already in them? How much do surrogates make? Can you negotiate? We have some information for you. Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

Is an agency or going privately the best choice for you? We explain the experiences we have had with agencies and the story of someone who went privately in hopes to start a conversation and help figure out which is a better fit. Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

The mother of this duo, Ellen, is sharing her start on her surrogacy journey and her “why”. Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com

Welcome to our mother daughter podcast. We hope to help educate and provide any and all information we have on surrogacy. The good and the ugly. This episode is Kenedi’s introduction to surrogacy. Send us Fan Mail https://stopsitsurrogate.com