Lucy Liu is a mom! The actress welcomed her first child via surrogate (named Rockwell Lloyd Liu) Thursday, August 27, and shared the news on Instagram and Twitter with the caption: “Introducing the new little man in my life, my son Rockwell Lloyd Liu. In love!” Circle did not work with Ms. Liu but we love […]
Month: August 2015
SPAR: Information for Surrogates
Being a surrogate you get the chance to change lives, especially for those who may have never expected to be parents, like people living with HIV. Because of SPAR, HIV+ men are able to have biological children without transferring the virus to the surrogate or the baby. SPAR started as a support group in […]
Embarking on a Surrogacy Journey in the United States
First a bit of background. Matt and I have been married for eight years. We started trying for a family straight away and after a long, and crazy, IVF journey we were blessed with a son four years later. He is four now and we love him A LOT. A LOT. A LOT. However, we […]
An Infertile Woman in a Pregnant World
As a woman, it feels like biologically you have a given right to carry a baby. When this basic right is taken away from you it is pretty devastating. Being an infertile woman somehow feels so much more personal than having a dodgy leg or a dysfunctional thyroid. That said, having another lady carry a […]
FAQ from Prospective Parents: Egg Donor Availability
While researching egg donation, you may find all the answers you need before you begin your search. However, parents often ask this common question once they’ve found their preferred egg donor: When will a specific egg donor be available? Here’s how it works: After parents decide what egg donor would be the best fit for […]
FAQ from Egg Donors: Why Does BMI Matter?
Researching egg donation before applying to become an egg donor can help answer most of your questions. Still many applicants ask us about the importance of an egg donor’s Body Mass Index, or BMI. Why does BMI matter for Egg Donors? BMI is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. Being overweight […]
Why Do You Need to Have a Successful Pregnancy to Become a Surrogate?
One of the requirements for becoming a surrogate is a “successful term pregnancy”. What this means is that to be a surrogate you need to have had given birth before. Many women want to help complete another family even if they do not meet this requirement, but we must include it for several reasons. Deciding […]
What’s the Difference between Donors Who Are “On Hold” Versus “In Cycle”?
When searching for an egg donor from Circle’s egg donor database, intended parents may see either of these terms on donor profiles. Both terms indicate that the donor is presently unable to be matched; however, they describe slightly different circumstances. If an egg donor’s profile has an “On Hold” label, this means that she is […]