From Curiosity to Calling: A Surrogacy Journey That Inspired Hope

Codi, an experienced surrogate, shares her raw, real surrogacy story from her teenage calling to navigating contracts, pregnancy and emotional recovery with American Surrogacy.In this episode of "Let’s Talk Surrogacy", host Lindsay sits down with Codi, a surrogate who opens up about her unique experience carrying for another family. Codi walks us through the highs and lows of her journey including medical hurdles, emotional dynamics, postpartum healing and the beautiful bond she formed with the family she helped.Whether you're curious about becoming a surrogate, an intended parent or simply drawn to powerful human stories, this episode delivers truth, vulnerability and inspiration.Subscribe for more real conversations on surrogacy ►► bit.ly/4n6Fv3sDrop your thoughts or questions in the comments!Learn more or start your surrogacy journey:Website: https://www.americansurrogacy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/american_surrogacyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/american.surrogacyIf you are interested in becoming a surrogate, please visit:https://www.americansurrogacy.com/surrogate/surrogate_free_info?ref=asytsurIf you are ready to get started as an intended parent please visit: https://www.americansurrogacy.com/parents/parents_free_info?ref=asytip00:00 - Intro00:14 - What Led Codi to Consider Becoming a Surrogate?02:35 - Her Husband’s Support & Contract Language03:54 - Why Codi Chose American Surrogacy07:55 - The Emotions of the Screening Process11:49 - The Length of Codi's Journey13:28 - Choosing & Connecting with Intended Parents15:31 - Questions for Intended Parents17:54 - Why They Were the Right Match18:36 - Getting to Know the Intended Parents22:26 - Postpartum Emotions23:30 - Explaining Surrogacy to Your Family & Strangers27:21 - The Embryo Transfer Process29:55 - "[Belly shots] were overall the hardest for me."33:58 - The Emotions of Transfer Day35:43 - How Codi Envisioned Her Birth Plan [Using a Doula]41:40 - How the Intended Parents Supported Codi through the Process44:54 - The Proud Feeling Codi Shares about Surrogacy46:08 - How Codi's Children Reacted to Surrogacy46:54 - What Surprised Codi the Most about her Experience50:44 - How Surrogacy Shaped Codi52:10 - Codi's Advice to Those Considering Surrogacy54:14 - Outro#LetsTalkSurrogacy #AmericanSurrogacy #surrogatejourney #embryotransfer #podcast