Arrow: A Surrogacy Birth Story
By Chelsea and Devon Lyons
Our experience with JA surrogacy was nothing short of amazing. The company is led and supported by the best staff, who all have such a passion for surrogacy.
Three years ago, we were faced with the reality that I wouldn’t be able to carry another child, but we knew in our hearts there was still one more child for our family. We looked into adoption and were told we would be overlooked, due to our family size and faith. We also looked into fostering but some of the legalities conflicted with our lifestyle. We then started exploring the idea of surrogacy. After months of researching and reaching out to surrogates and intended parents for advice, we felt confident it was the right directions for us.
After a disastrous independent journey with another surrogate, having an agency gave us the peace of mind and support we needed. The support staff was always so kind and made the journey seamless. From handling the receipts, to answering questions and ensuring our relationship with our surrogate was thriving, they never missed a thing and were always available. My emails were always answered immediately and with kindness. All the staff are so kind and have a true passion for surrogacy. They treat their intended parents and surrogates with so much respect. They also have great relationships with professionals who are involved in the surrogacy process, so you are always well taken care of.
Our surrogate Jennifer was the answer to years of prayers. She embraced us with such a deep level of love and was just as excited at every milestone that passed. She was always so thoughtful and worked hard at maintaining relationships with all of us, including relatives. She included us in everything and made sure she made this journey nothing short of amazing. Regardless of the pregnancy struggles and health complications that arose for her, she remained positive about our journey up until the end.
She gave us the greatest gift someone could ever give, and we will forever have such a deep love and respect for her. She is still going above and beyond by pumping and delivering breastmilk to our house daily. She is the most wonderful and selfless woman, who makes miracles happen. Thank you to JA Surrogacy Consulting and Jennifer for making this experience better than I could have ever imagined.