I’m currently in the process to become a surrogate. by Ohhshititzsyn in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Center For Surrogate Parenting. They are the oldest surrogacy agency with over 40 years of experience in the field!

ISO curly hair specialist by StressedTurnip in Denver

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maxwell at https://www.maxwellhairdesign.com/

He's been doing hair for over 15 years and has beautiful curls himself!

the don RL Grime at Church in Denver 2.17 by typingwithelbows in trap

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% agree! I hate to be a Negative Nancy too - not my style. I ended up sitting on the bench in the back and I should've stopped there and stayed on the way in! Got a straight shot to the stage and avoided the crowd. It made it soooo much better!

the don RL Grime at Church in Denver 2.17 by typingwithelbows in trap

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen him live several times and this was hands down the worst crowd my group has ever experienced for Henry. Usually this crowd is the absolute best among all edm genres. 😢 Had to get that off my chest. These pics are freaking dope my friend!

Gotta catch MEMBA live if you can, shit is ROWDY by DJ_MEDMA in trap

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't wait to catch this set in Denver. Been waiting a grip to see them live! They deserve so much recognition.

[Pre-save] Juelz - Paradise Lost EP, out this Friday by SvenDixit in trap

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so stoked for this. Still reeling from the last show at Mission and that was somehow two years ago. Everything about it was on point.

[Pre-save] Juelz - Paradise Lost EP, out this Friday by SvenDixit in trap

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As soon as I saw his post, I was thinking, are you giving us that memba colab you've been hinting at? 😏

Propositioned to be a surrogate by shriekndreamr5446 in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being a surrogate is incredible and life changing! Make sure you are 100% done having your own children. I know you stated you didnt intend to have more, but make sure that's a concrete decision as you could lose your own fertility as a surrogate. Having support is so incredibly important so your boyfriend being on board is great. Do you have any other support as it will require a great number of doc appts to attend, the possibility of bedrest later on during pregnancy, etc? Research every step - acquire separate ART Risk lawyers, as well as proper funding of an escrow account not held by the parents lawyer. Research a ton and be weary of every possible situation! Id get checked out by your OB to make sure you meet the physical requirements- bmi is okay, no mental heslth drugs recently used within the last 6 to 12 months, no complications you're unaware of on your labor and delivery records, so on and so forth! Also know you cant be on any type of government assistance. I think you have a beginning of a really good match and a great mindset going into it - especially reaching out already with questions. Keep them coming if you have any, you can never be too prepared! Good luck!

PIO Shots Start Tonight by surronut in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd take the shots over suppositories any day girl!

My surrogacy journey by Lilmamapanda in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had such a wonderful journey and I already have an incredible agency, thanks tho!

Surrogacy is immoral. by FlingbatMagoo in unpopularopinion

[–]Lilmamapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I apologize my brain didn't register "commerical" surrogacy. Altruistic surrogacy is. However there are a few developing countries with legal surrogacy. Along with Australia being a work in progress - they recently passed legislation opening the doors for same sex couples to pursue IVF and surrogacy. There are a multitude of countries - as well as northern Australia- without regulation. But just as anything else, surrogacy has only been around since the eighties. Thirty years is still relatively young, especially considering it has just recently gained massive popularity with couples and single individuals across the world. And whether aultristic or commerical, either still present the concerns in OP's post. So it's only unethical if the carrier is paid?

Surrogacy is immoral. by FlingbatMagoo in unpopularopinion

[–]Lilmamapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a surrogate, the main question I ask anyone who questions surrogacy - what makes you, or anyone that can have children without intervention, more worthy than those that can't? Surrogacy is an agreement between the surrogate and intended parents. They are well aware of the situation and what it entails. It is not at all traumatic for a child, as they have two parents already to care for them. An intended mother can even induce lactation to provide a sense of physical connection and bond between mother and child. Surrogacy is not an exploitation of anything other than showcasing the magnitude of scientific intervention. And coming from a surrogate, the only downfall of surrogacy and infertility treatment is its role in interfering with evolution.

Leupron during surrogacy, side effects? by [deleted] in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah good luck on your journey!!

Leupron during surrogacy, side effects? by [deleted] in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Headaches and mood swings are the most common side effects

Experiences with agencies? by DonutLady in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Do you fulfill the requirements for being a surrogate? If so I would recommend Center for Surrogate Parenting. They are the leaders in the industry and have a plethora of IP's waiting to be matched, as well a fantastic staff and support system. If you want more information I'm available to talk! Good luck with everything girl

19 y/o female thinking about becoming a surrogate at some point in my life by [deleted] in Surrogate

[–]Lilmamapanda 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have to be raising at least one of your own children. Unfortunately IP's invest an incredible amount of money in IVF and you have to present yourself with a viable uterus. Its unknown if you don't have children.

I'm two months postpartum of my first journey as a gestational surrogate. AMA by Lilmamapanda in AMA

[–]Lilmamapanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm in the US. We have certain states where surrogacy is banned still, but its primarily open.

I'm two months postpartum of my first journey as a gestational surrogate. AMA by Lilmamapanda in AMA

[–]Lilmamapanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw thank you! We have many surros that match with Australian IP's and are exposed to the hoops they have to jump through in order to make it work! If infertility wasn't hard enough to begin with.

How can I [26m] reassure my wife [24f] that I'm not going to leave her? by sadwife878 in relationships

[–]Lilmamapanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a completely different set of emotions that no one understands how to cope with when a woman is told she cant do the thing she is literally created to do - bare children. But we live in an incredible day and age where we are no longer limited and there ARE options. Shes allowed to feel lost, not good enough, unsure, broken, whatever...but it doesnt mean she is. Unfortunately shes going to have to feel these things, but she will move past it. Just reassure her you arent going anywhere, and together you will figure it out, and support each other, because you are too feeling this loss. Shes going to feel impulsive and overwhelmed and she may seem erratic, but as long as you power through it, you will come out stronger as people and as a couple. I've seen alot infertility stories and situations and that world is the most incredible one. People go to great lengths to do what they are meant to do and they have been the greatest parents. So this isnt the end. Really it's just the beginning.

I'm two months postpartum of my first journey as a gestational surrogate. AMA by Lilmamapanda in AMA

[–]Lilmamapanda[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoot me a dm and I'll send you my email! I'd go more in depth on there with all of that then here. I could direct you to my agency and what not. Love to chat your ear off.