The Dangers of "Up To" in Surrogate Compensation Packages

The Dangers of “Up To” in Surrogate Compensation Packages

If you are considering becoming a Surrogate, chances are your search history includes questions like …

November 10, 2023
“Everyone Deserves a Family”

“Everyone Deserves a Family”

Over 10 years ago, the birth of Frank and Adam’s daughter lit a spark that ignited the inspiration …

July 28, 2023
Managing Expectations as An Intended Parent

Managing Expectations as An Intended Parent

No one likes to hear that their expectations are unrealistic. This is especially true for …

July 21, 2023
How Much Does Surrogacy Cost?

How Much Does Surrogacy Cost?

The question, “How much does surrogacy cost” can be intimidating. If you are an Intended Parent …

July 14, 2023
Why Your Agency Does Not Need to Be Local

Why Your Agency Does Not Need to Be Local

Imagine this: you just got diagnosed with a severe health condition. Your doctor recommends …

July 7, 2023
Remaining Friends After the Journey

Remaining Friends After the Journey

Embarking on a surrogacy journey is a remarkable and unique path towards parenthood.

June 30, 2023
Busting Surrogacy Myths part 1

Busting Surrogacy Myths part 1

“Women only become Surrogates for the money.” Have you ever heard someone say this?

June 23, 2023
Where to Start As A Surrogate

Where to Start As A Surrogate

What if I told you that applying to become a Surrogate isn’t the first step on your surrogacy journey. It’s true!

June 16, 2023
Green Flags and Red Flags in Surrogacy Agencies

Green Flags and Red Flags in Surrogacy Agencies

What are good attributes of a surrogacy agency? What should I look out for to avoid? These questions get asked a lot …

June 9, 2023
The Surrogacy Journey Overview

The Surrogacy Journey Overview

Despite its growing popularity, I’ve noticed that many of our Intended Parents have questions about egg donation …

March 15, 2023
Intended Parent Requirements

Intended Parent Requirements

This is a PSA for anyone hoping to become a parent through gestational surrogacy. Being a parent is hard work.

March 15, 2023
Where Do I Start?

Where Do I Start?

The surrogacy journey is a complex process with many different phases that all come with potential roadblocks.

March 15, 2023
The Surrogate Intake Process

The Surrogate Intake Process

If you are reading this, you are either someone interested in becoming a Surrogate or my mom reading my writing.

March 15, 2023
Surrogate Compensation

Surrogate Compensation

Imagine you are interested in becoming a Surrogate and are looking for the right agency with the right compensation package for you.

March 15, 2023
What Makes Us Different?

What Makes Us Different

What makes Golden Surrogacy different from every other surrogacy agency? If you are currently looking for a surrogacy agency …

March 15, 2023
My Surrogacy Story

My Surrogacy Story

Hello! My name is Frank Golden. Maybe you already knew that, maybe this is our first introduction. Whether you know me personally …

March 15, 2023

Selecting an Egg Donor

Despite its growing popularity, I’ve noticed that many of our Intended Parents have questions about egg donation …

March 4, 2019

Second Journeys

When Adam and I first started this agency, we didn’t expect to see much returning ….

February 5, 2019
Two dads with their daughter and son smile holding a "Camp Out" sign.

Our Second Year at CampOut Family Camp

It’s official: I love camp. Last year, Adam and I took our family to CampOut Family …

October 12, 2018
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A Surrogate’s Responsibility

I’ve been a surrogacy agency owner for the last several years of my life. Prior to that …

August 13, 2018
pregnant woman holds ultrasound.

What to Expect When Your Surrogate is Expecting

Surrogacy journeys are exciting. They embody hope, joy, and in many cases, pride. They can also embody anxiety and a sense of uncertainty.

July 18, 2018

Men Having Babies 2018 Chicago Expo

On April 15th, 2018 my team and I attended the Men Having Babies Chicago Expo…

June 11, 2018
Pregnant woman with a flower crown stands in front of the sunset as her dress blows.

Unravelling The Surrogacy Journey

I remember a time when I had no idea what Surrogacy was or what it entailed…

April 3, 2018

Choosing a Last Name: I Now Pronounce You Parents

We’re in a changing world. It’s interesting- as gay marriage became legal and more gay couples are getting married…

March 7, 2018
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The First Steps in Your Surrogacy Journey

Immediately before and immediately after we ring in the new year, our agency experiences a flux of inquiries from potential Intended Parents…

January 5, 2018
two dads hold their daughter and son with a "Camp Out" sign.

My Experience at an LGBT Family Camp

Summer camp was not part of my childhood experience. For Adam, it was. Every summer, for four weeks, Adam attended …

September 8, 2017
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Preparing For Your Matching Call

Most of us can relate to “first date jitters”. You’re nervous. You’re excited. You’re a little bit hopeful…

August 23, 2017
pregnant woman holds her stomach next to spilled popcorn and caution tape on a lightning bolt background.

Breaking Down Hollywood’s Depiction of Surrogacy

A young couple struggles to have a family. They undergo multiple treatments and procedures, all of which are unsuccessful…

July 19, 2017
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Meeting the First IVF Babies

Saturday, June 17th, I attended the Midwest Reproductive Symposium International’s 2017 Conference held in downtown Chicago…

June 27, 2017
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My Happy Gay Family

After writing my last blog on celebrating Mother’s Day as a gay father, I realized that there was so much more I wanted to say regarding gay parenting…

June 7, 2017
two dads smile with their daughter between them.

Surviving Mother’s Day as a Gay Dad

Going into parenthood as a gay man, I understood that my children would have an upbringing different than other children and different than my own…

May 17, 2017
father kissing his toddler on the cheek.

Getting Through Failed Transfers

My personal path to parenthood has not been easy. This is partly because I’m a gay male, but even more so…

May 10, 2017
family with young kids.

Telling My Kids I’m a Surrogate

I’ve always had a passion for family. My husband and I have five children all under the age of 11. I love everything about motherhood…

April 19, 2017
family photo of two dads with their daughter and son.

Telling Your Child They’re a Surro-baby

I often get asked the question, “How did you or how will you tell your children that they were born via Surrogacy?” For me, the answer is easy…

April 5, 2017
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The Relationship between Intended Parents and Surrogates

The experience of going through a surrogacy journey is life changing. A bond is formed between a woman and a couple or individual…

March 8, 2017
close-up of the IVF process.

IVF Clinic Referrals

At Golden Surrogacy, we work with only the best IVF clinics in each region. There are key elements we strongly consider before making a referral…

February 15, 2017
pregnant surrogate smiles on bed between two dads.

Five-year Anniversary of Embryo Transfer

This past weekend, Frank and Adam celebrated the five-year anniversary (02/11/2012) of their very first life-changing embryo transfer.

February 13, 2017
pile of american dollar bills.

Evolving Surrogate Base Compensation

With the first successful gestational surrogate pregnancy, having been roughly 30 years ago, surrogacy as a family building method remains a relatively new concept in the medical field…

February 8, 2017
medical records on a shelf.

Surrogate Medical Records and Chain of Custody

Throughout my years operating Golden Surrogacy, I have noticed many agencies, big and small, having surrogate applicants request their own medical records…

January 27, 2017
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Celebrities Talk Infertility

Last week Ellen Pompeo announced the birth of her third child with husband Chris Ivery. Pompeo gave birth to her first child, while her second was born via surrogate…

January 2, 2017
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Ethical Screening Guidelines for Surrogates

The process of gestational surrogacy has many moving parts that must synchronize in near perfect rhythm to reach the ultimate goal of producing a baby…

December 13, 2016