Black Friday #Surrogacy Books Giveaway and Sale

Giveaway- 

The Baby Chase plus Once Upon A Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers.

(And 25% off my book Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers!)

I let you sleep in for this Black Friday deal. Giveaway ends December 6th, 2013!

I have 2 surrogacy books up for grabs-

The Baby Chase by Leslie Morgan Steiner

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2013

From the New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Love comes a riveting new narrative about surrogate pregnancy from both sides of the equation—the parents and the gestational carrier.Once considered a desperate, even morally suspect option, surrogacy is now sweeping headlines, transforming the lives of celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicole Kidman and Elton John, and changing the face of the American family. But how much do we really know about it? And is it really as easy and accessible – emotionally, financially, legally and physically – as magazines make it out to be? We often hear about successful outcomes, but little about the journey – about the precious hope that starts it all, the ups and downs of finding a surrogate, the heartache and obstacles, the risks and expenses at every step, or the unbelievable joy when years of determination pay off. In The Baby Chase, acclaimed writer Leslie Morgan Steiner weaves three stories together — of a nurse, a firefighter, and the Indian gestational carriers and doctors who helped them — to provide one intensely personal look at what makes surrogacy so controversial, fascinating, and in some cases, the only ray of hope for today's infertile parents-to-be.

Rhonda Wile and her husband Gerry struggled for years with infertility. With perseverance that shocked everyone around them, they tried every procedure and option available – unsuccessfully – until they finally decided to hire a surrogate. While surrogacy was being touted as a miracle for hopeful parents, for Rhonda and Gerry, it seemed an impossible and unaffordable dream. Until they came across the beaming smile of a beautiful Indian woman on the internet… and, within a few short months, embarked on a journey that would take them deep into the emerging world of Indian carriers, international medical tourism, and the global surrogacy community.

Moving, page-turning, and meticulously researched, this complex human story is paired with an examination of the issues—religious, legal, medical and emotional—that shapes surrogacy as a solution both imperfect and life-changing.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Baby-Chase-Surrogacy-Transforming-ebook/dp/B00DA6XKF8/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_i
(I noticed Amazon is offering 30% off books until December 1st. Enter code BOOKDEAL at checkout. Restrictions apply)

Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers by Jill Hancock Reeder (aka ME)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9887291-once-upon-a-surrogate

4.45 of 5 stars 4.45  (stars out of 5)·   rating details  ·  11 ratings  ·  10 reviews

Have you ever wondered what is like to be a surrogate mom? Jill Hancock Reeder describes what it is like to be a “helper”- a stork if you will in children’s terms. Jill has been a surrogate before. She knows what it is like. Illustrations for the book are created by none other than her own children! It is simply beautiful!

If you or your children have ever wondered what is like to be a surrogate, I would highly recommend this book. You can catch a small glimpse of what it is like to be an incubator to someone who can’t have any children of their own. You can teach your children there is more than one way to have children.
And if you yourself are struggling to have children perhaps surrogacy might be the answer for you!

Order your copy or learn more including reviews and blog posts at http://surrogacybooks.blogspot.com

At this time, the book can only be ordered directly through the author at the above address. If requested, you can receive a signed copy. Thank You.(less)

Learn More about Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers-

http://surrogacybooks.blogspot.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Surrogacy-Books/164401093599033

https://twitter.com/SurrogacyBooks

www.cafepress.com/storkhelpers

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Two Little Monkeys Turn 4 today. Let's Celebrate! #surrogacy

Four years ago today I had my first "major" surgery and two precious baby boys were removed from my large tummy. (after being in the hospital for a week and transferred to another hospital)

Not the best picture of me... old phone pic.

Now, that's a belly!

Baby A

Baby B 

(and now you know what I look like on drugs)

Baby A

I never did get to hold both boys at the same time. They were probably about 2 weeks here. (?)

For more pictures and the birth story, click here.

And click here for even more pictures and the whole story behind me becoming a surrogate.

To celebrate, I think some cake is in order.

 I am also taking $4.00 off my book, Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers.

You can order from the site, or below.

Please make sure you choose the right shipping option- Within the U.S. or outside the U.S.

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Celebrating the 2 year anniversary of Once Upon a Surrogate: the Stork's Helpers

To celebrate the 2 year anniversary of my book Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers, (released 10/10/10) I am hosting a giveaway. And/or you can order your own copy at a discounted price, right here, right now)

Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers 

ISBN: 978-1-4507-3642-8

Order now at a Very Special Discounted Price!

Order safely and securely right here through:

Please add a note including your name if you want a signed copy.

I apologize, my 10% off button wasn't working. I'm not sure if it ever worked. This button should work just fine. I have discounted my book even further to make up for this. Instead of $16.95, you can order a copy for $13.01. With shipping/handling  ($3.99) this makes an even $17.00 total. I will leave this special pricing available through Christmas. Sorry for the inconvenience! Now is a great time to stock up to give to surrogates, intended parents and children.

Up for grabs I have 2 copies to giveaway as well as 1 child t-shirt. ( Ash Grey M 10-12) 

   

If you are an intended parent and not sure how to tell your child about their surrogate mother, this book is a wonderful tool. It is also wonderful for surrogates to show the love they experience as a surrogate with their own children or as a gift to their surrogate children.

What others have to say about the book:

Have you ever wondered what is like to be a surrogate mom? Jill Hancock Reeder describes what it is like to be a "helper"- a stork if you will in children's terms. Jill has been a surrogate before. She knows what it is like. Illustrations for the book are created by none other than her own children! It is simply beautiful!

If you or your children have ever wondered what is like to be a surrogate, I would highly recommend this book. You can catch a small glimpse of what it is like to be an incubator to someone who can't have any children of their own. You can teach your children there is more than one way to have children. And if you yourself are struggling to have children perhaps surrogacy might be the answer for you! 

Snyopsis by Alexes Covington
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010

First Review for Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers

This book is fantastic! It was great to be able to read it to my children and see that them realize what surrogacy is. They really enjoyed the story and so did I, I think that it really helped them to understand the whole concept of surrogacy.

I have two boys who are young (6 & 4) and they loved this book and have asked me to read it to them several times since we received it and I am more than happy to do it!

I would recommend this book to surrogates and intended parents alike, this is a great way to teach your children what you do for other people or to teach them about their beginning. Thank you Jill for writing such a lovely book, I have been looking for something like this since I started my first journey and finally my search is over!

-Sarah 

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Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers

Wed, 11/17/2010 

Submitted By :

Maryann507

For most of us, when we're sick or when something unexpected comes up, we can take a personal day from work. But what happens when the Stork gets sick? I mean, babies still need to be delivered, right?

That's why he inlisted special helpers, called Surrogates! Although surrogates can't carry babies in their mouths, they can still carry them in their bellies!

One special surrogate is Jill Hancock Reeder, who received that very important call back in 2005. Jill grew up in Utah, where she currently resides with her Navy hubby and high school sweetheart, along with their three beautiful young children.

Her husband was an avid blood donor, but Jill wanted to do something more. After contemplating egg donation, she came across the idea of surrogacy. With extensive research and help from another online surrogacy community, Jill was able to make her dreams come true, and help other families who weren't able to have children. In fact, not only is she surrogate mom to a little girl, but also to twin boys! To read more about Jill and her decision to become a surrogate, please visit her blog, at http://mormonsurrogate.blogspot.com

Jill was inspired to share her experiences as a surrogate in her new book, Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers. I received a copy, and thought it was a great story to be told, even though I have never been involved in surrogacy. It is told from the perspective of her children, from how they handled the experience to how they were involved. Jill even involved her children as her illustrators for the book and her father as her printer and consultant!

Jill has even designed merchandise for surrogates and intended parents, using unique phrases and sayings. My personal favorite is "I'm not the mom, I'm just the stork"---I think it would be a whole lot easier when talking to inquisitive passerbys that always want to talk about your pregnancy! You can see her entire collection at http://surrogacybooks.blogspot.com

So if you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a surrogate mother, or to teach your children that there is more than one way to have a baby, this book would make a great addition to your bookshelf!

Back to the giveaway-
Each copy will be signed if desired and will include bookmarks and stickers.
I will continue the celebration for the rest of October offering my book at 10 percent off. (you can even order below)

To enter the giveaway please spread the word through Twitter (mention @surropepperbird or @surrogacybooks or link to http://surrogacybooks.blogspot.com or link to this very blog post)  or Facebook or your own blog and send me the link at pepperbird@gmail.com.

If you don't already follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you can do that as well, just let me know.

My Facebook Fan Pages:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mormon-Surrogate/129139433785474

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My Twitter Pages:

https://twitter.com/surropepperbird

https://twitter.com/surrogacybooks


Or leave the link here in my blog as a comment. Comments here will count as 1 entry, Facebook and Twitter activity will count as 2 entries. Whatever you do, please include a short sentence of why you are interested in the book.

http://www.cafepress.com/surropepperbird

What a lovely feeling (working on submitting a manuscript)

Oh, I just got the most wonderful wave of butterflies in my tummy.

I've been working in my office today focusing on getting my manuscript ready to be sent in and working on my Author's Flyer. Did you know there was such a thing?

Anyway, I'm going through reviews on my book Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers. I can't help but smile as there are so many positive reviews and that means the world to me.

I am this close to printing out my Author's Flyer and attaching it to my manuscript. It just became very real to me. This is very early, a first step, but I'm doing it! I'm going to submit a manuscript. Wow, what an amazing feeling!

Give me some time and I just may share the Author's Flyer as well as a little something about the book.
For now I will say- It's a children's book. It's about love unexpected. It's full of rhythm and rhyme and can even be sung.

Latest review for Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers by Surrogacy Lawyer Theresa Erickson

I am always pleasantly surprised when I see that someone has purchased my book. I was pretty excited when Surrogacy Lawyer Theresa Erickson bought 2. Not only that but she mentioned she'd like to do a book review for her blog.

I got a sneak peek last week and it was very touching.  I was a little self conscious about what someone so powerful and knowledgeable about surrogacy would think about my book. Well what she had to say brought tears to my eyes. She liked it!  Wanna see what she had to say? Head over to her site: Surrogacy & Egg Donation Issues


Things have been going pretty good for my book and they just keep getting better.      :)

Just a reminder that through Christmas, my book is on sale at 25% off. No code needed, it's already discounted.

And if you'd like a shot at a free copy, this month's giveaway ends TONIGHT!  

25 days of 25% off Surrogacy Books

I'm having a sale over at Surrgoacy Books. You can order my book,  Once Upon a Surrogate: The Stork's Helpers  from December 1-25 at 25% off. Regularly $16.95, now $12.71. No code needed. If you are looking for a surrogacy book check it out. It is a new children's book about surrogacy, however it's written for all ages to enjoy.