WARNING: I am opinionated when it comes to parenting issues, if you don't like it, tough shit.




I am a 26 year old mother to two boys age 3 and 2. I live in Georgia and am a surrogate for a wonderful couple!

I am a single mom. I bust my ass to take care of my sons. They come first. Always.

I do credit repair, and I have done it for 7 years. If you need info on fixing your credit email me. I answer questions for free, and I will work on your report for a fee (it isn't cheap) Most of the things you read people saying isn't true. paying off old debt WILL NOT raise your score, it will lower it. You need credit cards, going without will lower your score. Bankruptcy is an EXCELLENT option if you qualify. Google creditboards if you are looking for info to repair your credit on your own.


I am a carseat NUT. My oldest son rear faced until he was 3 year old. My youngest son is still rear facing in a safety first complete air, even though he outgrew the Britax Marathon by height.My oldest is harnessed in a Britax Regent.

IN MY OPINION if you choose to forward face your child before age 2 OR before they have outgrown their seat by height/weight (without a very GREAT medical concern), yes that makes you a crappy parent. Your job is to PROTECT your children, not do what is easiest for you.


watch the video below to see the benefits of extended rear facing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvyIv9QVRBE

I am extremely pro breast feeding.

IN MY OPINION there is NO REASON to formula feed a baby unless it is a medical condition that could harm the baby. And no laziness does not qualify as a medical condition.



If you are having BF problems and need help, go here

http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html

They can send someone to you to help! Don't give up! And don't resort to formula!

Need to increase your milk supply? Domperidone/Motilium will help! Still cheaper than formula

http://www.inhousepharmacy.com/general/motilium.html

KellyMom info on Relactating if you have lost your milk or temporarily stopped breastfeeding and want to start again
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/relactation.html

Is baby getting enough milk?
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/enough-milk.html

size of a newborns stomach
http://www.llli.org/FAQ/colostrum.html

Stomach capacity of the newborn
When mothers hear that colostrum is measurable in teaspoons rather than ounces, they often wonder if that can really be enough for their babies. The short answer is that colostrum is the only food healthy, full-term babies need. The following is an explanation:
A 1 day old baby's stomach capacity is about 5-7 ml, or about the size of a marble. Interestingly, researchers have found that the day-old newborn's stomach does not stretch to hold more. Since the walls of the newborn's stomach stays firm, extra milk is most often expelled (spit up). Your colostrum is just the right amount for your baby's first feedings!
By day 3, the newborn's stomach capacity has grown to about 0.75-1 oz, or about the size of a "shooter" marble. Small, frequent feedings assure that your baby takes in all the milk he needs.
Around day 7, the newborn's stomach capacity is now about 1.5-2 oz, or about the size of a ping-pong ball. Continued frequent feeding will assure that your baby takes in all the milk he needs, and your milk production meets his demands.



I am extremely ANTI C-Section unless it is a medical emergency. If your baby is big you can still push it out. Don't take the easy way out! Your baby deserves to be born without someone snatching it out of your uterus! Can you imagine how traumatizing that would be!

KNOW YOUR BODY:
How to check your cervix for dilation http://www.helium.com/items/1331117-pregnancy

I am a surrogate mother who just went thru IVF treatements to help my Intended Parents finally have a baby...

NOTE: I am not giving my babies away. These are not my kids! They belong to the intended parents who they were created for! I am DONE having kids! I am glad to be helping a family have kids that cannot otherwise!

We transferred 2 blasts on 8/18 @ 11am
We got our BFP on 8/23 at 4.5dp5dt
(8/28/09)BETA 1: 10dp5dt 612
(9/1/09) BETA 2: 14dp5dt: 2700
(9/4/09) BETA 3: 17dp5dt: OVER 10,000
(9/16/09)First Ultrasound it's TWINS-saw and heard heartbeats!
(10/5/09) Saw the babies on ultrasound, baby A has some fluid on its neck so we have aLevel 2 U/Sscheduled for 10/19 other than that all looks good. I have been feeling the babies move for about a week now but not consistently.
(10/16/09) First OB appt, glucose scrren *GAG*, and an ultrasound. Baby A has caught up in size to Baby B! YAY Peri appt monday for first trimester screen
(10/19/09) First trimester screen @ Perinatologist office baby's both look fine! Fluid is within normal range! They think they are both girls
(11/13/09) 2nd OB appt and a quick u/s looks like baby A is still a girl, but B looks like a boy now! Maybe Thurs will reveal more
(11/19/10) 2nd Peri appt 2nd level 2 ultrasound

My Surrogacy Blog http://gababymaker.blogspot.com/

Hey!
I am looking into surrogacy but I live in a state that's not friendly towards surrogacy (or at least compensated surrogacy). I feel like having full term twins makes me a great IVF candidate! Definitely would not do traditional surrogacy, it would be too hard to give up my own child.

Are you planning on pumping for the twins. Is the intended mother going to induce lactation?