Woman and Her Surrogate Are Both Expecting Twins!
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One couple is going to expand their family by four in just a few weeks. Misty Baker and her surrogate are both pregnant with twins. According to The Los Angeles Times, Misty and her husband Brian had experienced fertility problems for many years. After trying IVF and considering adoption (they were worried about Indiana’s state laws that let birth mothers change their minds after the adoption), they decided to use a gestational carrier (a.k.a. surrogate), Misty’s best friend Amber Pluckebaum.
Last October, two embryos were implanted in Amber and the other four were implanted in Misty for one last attempt at conceiving. Everyone was shocked when the two women found out they were both pregnant – and they were even more surprised when they found out they were each having twins. Expecting four babies at one time can cause a lot of anxiety about finances, but Misty and Brian’s friends have chipped in to buy them baby supplies and they are trying to stay debt-free.
Misty is carrying a boy and a girl – who they plan to name Connor and Hope Elizabeth. Amber is carrying twin girls – Madison and Victoria.
Wow! What do you think of this story? Would you ever ask your best friend to be your surrogate? Or would you ever be your best friend’s surrogate?
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That’s such a blessing. I would be my best friends surrogate. can’t say she’d do the same but I wouldn’t hesitate. I love being pregnant <3
Amazing!
would donate my eggs but will not get fat for anyone else to have a child
Congrats to them..but they should of thought about not having enough money before they implanted both herself and her best friend.. Why couldn’t she of waiting to implant herself 3 months to see her the first one worked?? I really don’t feel like anyone should be helping her with money.. There are so many other mothers out there who really need the help..
You are a very selfish person to think that way. It goes to show that they have real friends who will chip in to help them!
@KK, you have valid points about the irresponsibility of the situation, but you would have to be completely heartless to think its wrong for her friends to help her children. maybe you should stop thinking about the mother and think about those kids. its not like her friends are buying her a new car, they most likey got diapers and wipes and gear. things she would have gotten at her shower either way which the CHILDREN will need. No need to punish the children for the parents mistakes…
Please don’t let her end up being a “baby hoarder” like “OctoMom”
@KK, how about just being happy for the expectant parents? Their friends and family have every right to help THEM. That is what loved ones are for. Sheesh, you read such a heartfelt, uplifting story, only to knock it down. Sad!
*this* is why I would never attempt a dual surrogacy…too many risks and now four babies and not enough hands to cuddle them…
First of all it didn’t say they weren’t able to afford having four babies, it said they’re having anxiety about it (as I’m sure ANYONE would) but are staying debt free. Second I’m sure the babies will have more than enough love. Do you think twins don’t get enough love when their mom or dad is away from them? I’m thrilled for them. I know how hard it is to want babies and not have them. I’m sure it will be a challenge to raise four babies, but I think it’s a miracle that they got their family.
Wow! They sure are going to need some help with 4 babies! Hope they have some good postpartum doulas lined up!
i think that was a great thing her friend did for them, congrats to them. yes my sister asked me to do it for her and her husband a few months ago, which broke my heart to tell her no but they have two that are both under the age of 12 and then two more who are over the age of 18 and a 16 yo. but only the little ones live with them and they have ahard anuff time taking care of them and paying for everything so added a baby wouldnt help. i told her i would love to do it but i dont think right now would be the best time for it because they cant suport him/her, and i told her maybe in a few yo we will see how you guys are because im only going to be 22 so i have a few years left to have kids, but i think in this case i wasnt being a bad person be i didnt wanna help bring a life into this world and it not be taking care of i couldnt live with myself for that, i understand her need for a baby but i had to think about the baby in this case and it wouldnt be good for it.