“Single Parent and Dating?
I went to the Banksy Exhibition yesterday with some of my single girlfriends, and we talked about dating and being single in our late 30’s. As you get older, it seems to get harder and harder to meet someone, I know with me I get less interested in the compromising that is inevitable in any […]
“Is Surrogacy Legal?
I was surprised by how many countries consider surrogacy illegal. I hold an Italian and Canadian passport, and when I found out my surrogate was pregnant in Kenya, I contact the Italian embassy to find out what was needed to get my babies passport so I can take them with me. So I call, and […]
“Catholic Guilt
Last night I was talking to my best friend, I asked him to be the Godfather to my babies, and although he was excited and definitely will be, he brought up some valid points. He can’t fathom the thought of a gay man baptizing a baby in the Catholic church. The Catholic Church teaches that […]
“Breast vs formula
I know it’s still very early but as you may have understood from my blog, I am a planner. So I’ve been reading a lot of information online about breastmilk vs formula. A number of health organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best choice for babies. They say that breastfeeding helps defend against infections, prevent allergies, […]
“Baby Names?
I always knew if I would have a girl I would name her, Mia. Mia Stella Tito. My mom’s name is Stella, and I always loved her name. Maybe it’s because I love my mom so much, or maybe because there is a little bit of the Italian tradition inside me. In Italy the first […]
“4th transfer and choosing a new egg
The 4th transfer came and went, I even stopped recording my feelings as I was in such a dark place that I couldn’t even look at myself. I thought for sure the universe didn’t want me to be a father. I started thinking that maybe my life a single man wasn’t so bad; I can […]
“1st embryo transfer results
So as I was waiting the 15 days to see if she was pregnant, I felt very positive. It was a time in my life where I really needed some good news. My relationship was very rocky, it had been since the start of this journey; work was well stressful doesn’t even begin to cover […]
“1st embryo transfer
Embryo transfer is a simple procedure that follows in vitro fertilization (IVF) and is often considered the simplest and final step of the IVF process. The objective of embryo transfer is to facilitate conception following fertilization from the IVF procedure. Embryos are generally transferred to the woman’s uterus at the 2-8 cell stage. Embryos may […]
“waiting
I guess one of the hardest things about the surrogacy process is the waiting. Being on the other side of the world and feeling helpless. Not being able to do anything but wait. Then, of course, all the questions and doubts come up. Am I doing the right thing? Can I be a good father? […]
“the clinic
There is really not much to say about the clinic. If you are from a first world country, then it’s probably not like you are used to. There is a reason why the cost is dramatically lower. Besides the heat that you encounter while in the waiting room. The facilities are well; I guess it […]