The Journey Journals
Ten Frequently Asked Questions by Surrogates:
As a gestational carrier, how can I be certain that my interests are legally protected? Every surrogate should and will have, when cycling through Gifted Journeys, her own attorney. We refer the gestational carriers with whom we are working to independent counsel...
At Gifted Journeys, We Are With You Every Step of the Way
At a recent intended parent conference there was an overwhelming and persistent theme of worry about the many moving parts of assisted family building, especially when both an egg donor and a surrogate are a part of the team. Heads seemed to be swirling with...
Is Gestational Carrier Compensation Taxable Income?
There has been much speculation recently about whether or not a recent US Tax Court ruling ordering an egg donor to pay taxes on her egg donation compensation also applies to surrogacy arrangements. The short answer is that this ruling, as it resulted from an analysis...
The Sisterhood of Surrogacy
There is something so incredibly gratifying about being able to join in the ‘sisterhood of surrogacy’. As professionals in assisted family building we get to stand witness to the coming to be of alternatively formed families – that never grows old. At Gifted Journeys...
What Exactly Does “Surrogacy Friendly” Mean?
At Gifted Journeys, we have the pleasure of working with intended parents from all over the United States as well as international clients hoping to work with a gestational surrogate to achieve the dream of family building. Because we understand that matching with a...
Why the Outcome in the Sophia Vergara and Nick Loeb Embryo Battle Matters to You
Remaining embryos and decisions related to remaining embryos (those that were created during an IVF but not needed for continued family building) is a fascinating concept for many. Can you imagine, after years of struggling to build a family then later needing to...
“Egg Factor” Docu-series
Watch this clip from the Egg Factor docu-series, featuring Gifted Journeys - Coming December 2014!
Welcome to the Gifted Journeys blog!
We hope you’ll use this section of the site frequently as a resource to read about current topics in assisted reproductive medicine; hear personal stories from our clients’ experiences in assisted reproduction; engage in thoughtful conversation about the journey through egg donation and/or surrogacy; utilize our stress-reduction/positive energy techniques (yoga guru and former Gifted Journeys staff member, Terren Burson has created a special set of exercises just for Gifted Journeys clients).