63 | Surrogacy and early parenthood – with Terri @raisingthejohnss_

RELEASED JUNE 19, 2024

In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Terri who is a mother of two, emergency response worker and previous owner of kids clothing company Little Bloom Collective. Terri and I discuss her journey into motherhood and the whirlwind experience of being a surrogate for one of her best friends in between having her own two boys. 

Resources:

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Connect with Terri 

Surrogacy resources 

https://www.facebook.com/surrogacyforaustralians/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ftsaust/

https://www.instagram.com/sarah_surrogacylawyer/

Trigger warnings

This episode discusses ease of conception, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, birth injuries and fertility challenges. 

 

Disclaimer

Please read my full disclaimer prior to listening.

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