Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have recently welcomed their fourth child, Wren Alexander Stephens, through surrogacy. This news, shared by Teigen on Instagram, comes as a surprise to their fans, considering they just had their third child in January. After experiencing a traumatic miscarriage with their son Jack, Teigen expressed her initial fear to try again. However, their desire to expand their family led them to explore surrogacy as an option. Simultaneously, they also underwent IVF treatments, unsure of the outcome.
Their plans were a success in more ways than one. Teigen expressed her gratitude to their surrogate, Alexandra, in her Instagram post, describing her as an incredible gift. Teigen also revealed that their son’s middle name, Alexander, was chosen as a tribute to the woman who played a significant role in bringing him into the world. The birth of their fourth child showcases the increasing popularity of surrogacy as a path to parenthood.
In a series of interviews, four individuals shared their personal stories of utilizing surrogacy to form their families or serving as surrogates themselves. Each story highlights the unique process and the joyous outcomes that come with this extraordinary method of creating a family.
Joe and Sean, a couple who have been together for 25 years, always dreamt of becoming parents. Upon exploring adoption and surrogacy simultaneously, they received an unexpected offer from one of Sean’s friends to be their surrogate. However, they faced a challenge due to New York laws at the time, which did not allow compassionate surrogacy. Hence, they had to relocate to New Jersey. Joe Adelantar cherishes the fact that their friend was involved in every step of the journey, from attending doctors’ appointments to witnessing the birth of their daughter.
Surrogacy presented its own set of challenges for Joe and Sean, particularly concerning finances and legal considerations as a same-sex couple. They had to hire a lawyer to create a contract with their surrogate, undergo therapy to ensure emotional stability throughout the process, and negotiate with the hospital for their desired level of involvement during the birth.
Kristin Marquet and her husband are currently navigating the surrogacy process and have a transfer scheduled for this summer. After three unsuccessful rounds of IVF, they turned to an agency that aligned with their values. The agency’s expertise in matching them with a surrogate who not only meets their medical requirements but also shares a personal connection with them gives them confidence in their journey.
Gennifer Rose, not only an employee of a surrogacy agency but also a surrogate herself, embarked on her first journey with a single “intended mother.” Inspired by the portrayal of surrogacy on the TV show “Friends,” Rose emphasizes the importance of the connection she forms with the intended parents. While concerns about surrogates growing attached to the baby are often raised, Rose believes it’s about facilitating the parents’ journey to have a child of their own.
Alexandra French’s journey to surrogacy began after a breast cancer diagnosis. Initially, she and her husband hoped to expand their family naturally after her treatment. However, the discovery of a second form of cancer during surgery led her doctors to recommend surrogacy. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, French and her husband remained connected to their surrogate through virtual appointments. Their experience inspired them to establish a charity called Gift of Surrogacy Foundation, aimed at supporting others going through the surrogacy process.
Overall, these stories shed light on the emotional and logistical aspects of surrogacy, demonstrating how it has become a viable and fulfilling path to parenthood for many individuals and couples.
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