Carole

Carole has such a tremendously challenging job. It's probably just as rewarding as it is challenging, but this lady puts up with more hormones than anyone else in the world could deal with. She is a surrogacy coordinator.
I supose that it's fairly safe to say that most surrogacies go well. Most surrogates are fairly level headed and we're made quite aware of things that we can expect. We end up being emotionally attached to the intended parents because that's just how it is...not that they don't emotionally attach to us, but at the end of the pregnancy, they go home, a new family. Not that surrogates get tossed aside (some do, sadly), but their attachment isn't to us, it's to their child. Can you imagine dealing with 20 girls, who are on fertility drugs or pregnant?! That's not to mention the darling intended parents...some of whom have a harder time than other with the idea that they are having someone else grow their baby for them. She's awesome. She's a surrogate herself, and I'm sure she is the best wife and mom ever. She's adorable and she's making such a big difference in the world, doing what she does. I adore her!
I wasn't able to go through with either surrogacy, and she was so sweet and comforting during that time. Even though I have nothing to do with the program anymore, she never tells me to go away when I email her to say hi. : )
Thank you for helping pioneer the world of surrogacy, Carole! You guys make families happen, and the emotional support you provide is priceless, times a thousand. You are making BIG waves, and a million ripples that are uncountable. Those babies will grow up to have babies, who will have babies, and it all started with a surrogate, a couple who want a child, and you. THANK YOU!