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.

Blizzards and white outs

Well, if you live in Utah, I'm sure you heard the blizzard warning yesterday. I was not happy. I'm not ready for the snow and the cold and the storms. Once the snow gets here, I'm fine. I just don't like being out in a snow storm.

So, this big blizzard was supposed to be pretty hazardous. However, I heard it was pretty tame. Where I live, we have our own weather. If it's snowing really hard in Salt Lake or Provo, it's not here. Or it could be snowing really hard here (not very often) and now snow anywhere else. It's crazy out here. One of the reasons why I love it so much.

I was out last night doing a Scentsy party. Luckily I didn't have too far to drive. It was snowing lightly and it got really cold really fast. But there was no big bad blizzard.

I'll tell you about a story about a big bad blizzard though....

It was 2007 I beleive. Day before Valentine's. We had only lived out here less than a year. I thought I'd hop in the car and go to the store to get a cupcake mix to make some festive treats. I got caught in the nastiest white out blizzard I've ever been in. You know the one out here in Saratoga Springs/Eagle Mountain? Well I tried to head home, but there were accidents everywhere. Two accidents had just happened right before I got to the intersection, I turned around to go the other way I knew to get home and bam another car accident happened and I couldn't get past it. Luckily our heater was working in the car. I pulled over behind the Smith's parking lot and cried for a bit. It was frustrating and scary. There were only 2 known ways for me to get home and both were blocked. I tried heading to the freeway to Sandy to take shelter with my parents or inlaws. I couldn't even get on the freeway going north. All traffic was stopped. I was lucky enough to be able to head north to Pleasant Grove and spent the night with my sister and her husband. My husband was in the Navy stationed in San Diego. It was a day I'll never forget.

Since there was going to be this big bad blizzard yesterday, my sister called me and told me not to go to the store and get cake mix. HA HA.

Monday is a beautiful day for a guest post- ask a surrogate

I am so happy and proud to present a special guest poster today.  Tasha is a surrogate. I have asked her some questions so that you can get to know her. I tried to ask questions that most people want to know about surrogates. When you are done reading the interview, you can visit Tasha at: http://www.deliveringmiracles.blogspot.com/.

1- Why did you choose to become a surrogate?


I chose to become a surrogate because it's something I've always wanted to do; I had this desire even before I had my own children. After going through 4 pregnancies and deliveries of my own with relative ease, I decided that it was time to share that blessing with another family. My family is complete now and I am overjoyed at the thought of helping another cople complete their own family.


2- How long have you been a surrogate?

I began my journey in March 2010 when I applied with a wonderful agency. I was matched rather quickly and here I am, 17 weeks pregnant with twins for a terrific couple!

3- Did you go through an agency?

Yes, after talking with a few couples independently, I decided that an agency would be best considering I am a first-time surrogate.


4- Where are you in your journey? (looking, matched, pregnant, etc.)

As of today, I am 17 weeks with healthy twins.

5- How did you choose your intended parents? What did you like the most about them?

I really don't feel like I chose them, rather that they chose me. It's hard to be drawn to people on paper, but after I spoke with them and saw photos of their life, I had a real heart tug for them.

6- Do you live close to your IP's?

My IP's and I live quite far apart; a 2.5hr plane ride away. They are in NY while I am in TN.

7- Do you expect to keep in contact after the birth? If so, through what means and how often?


I hope to keep in contact them with; IM and I discussed this in the beginning and we both decided to see how we feel after we go through this together. I would like to keep in touch of course, but I know the demands of life and babies can keep a family very busy. And honestly, if they choose not to keep in contact with me (and I can't imagine they would do that actually), then I would respect that decision and know that they need to do what they think is best for their family.


8- Do you have any concerns? For now or after the baby is born?

I don't really have any concerns at this time. Maybye I won't ever have any at all. I've always known this is what I wanted to do someday, and up to this point, it has all gone almost perfectly.

9- What do you want to tell others about surrogacy?

I guess I'd like to ask others to truly research surrogacy before they form any opinions about the surrogates or about the couples seeking surrogacy. Surrogacy is not driven by financial motivation or a selfish a desire carry children -- it is very simply driven by selfless love.

10- Will you do it again?

I am saving that decision for the time being. I'd like to see how I feel after my current journey is complete.


Thank you Tasha! I wish you the best in your journey. I'm sure your IP's are happy to have found such a wonderful woman.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Home school science fun

Just one of the reasons I love home-schooling. Not only can I learn along with the kids, but learning can happen any day, any time.

I love it even more, when my husband gets involved. This was a little experiment we found in a book that my 6 year old got at the library about electricity.

Surrogacy Merchandise Sale (books, t-shirts and more)

As some of you know, I love designing. I have a few Cafepress shops where I sell surrogacy merchandise. (surrogacy shirts, mugs, clocks, journals, keepsake boxes, magnets, stickers, etc.) I have merchandise for the IP's as well as surrobabies and surrogate's own children.

Well Cafepress is having a great sale. They are offering $10 off any $50 order.


Details:

Happy Holidays:



Just letting you know about a Friends & Family Sale in my shop (and through-out CafePress) From November 20-23 you can shop for gifts and save among my designs and others.


You'll save $10 on orders of $50+ (use code: Friend10). So buy gifts and save.
(All links to my shops will be listed towards the bottom of my post.)



I am going to add to that sale. If you buy any 3 of my t-shirt designs (or $35 in merchandise), I will send you my book for free!

Also, if you buy 3 of my books, I will send you $10 of any surrogacy merchandise for free.

Well.... what are you waiting for? The Cafepress sale is only November 20-23!

Before that, they're having a sale of $5 of $45, use code: PRETG5 now through Nov. 20th.

My Surrogacy Shops:
www.cafepress.com/surropepperbird
www.cafepress.com/surrobabe
www.cafepress.com/surrogatemade
www.cafepress.com/storkhelpers
www.cafepress.com/MultiSurrogacy
www.cafepress.com/surroholiday


P.S. I will do custom designs if you ask nicely. I will need a few days though.
Also, if you come across something you like, please "like"/share on facebook, Twitter, etc.

My Surrogacy Book Store:
http://surrogacybooks.blogspot.com/


My offer will last through the end of December. 

*IMPORTANT NOTE: You must purchase your 3 shirts (or $35 in merchandise) through one of my Cafepress links and then notify me. (pepperbird@gmail.com) I will wait 2 weeks to make sure there are no problems with the order and then send your free book. Same with buying my book- purchase 3 books online @ http://surrogacybooks.blogspot.com/, then e-mail me and tell me you want your free surro gifts. (right away) I will need your mailing address.

Enjoy and Happy Friday!

~ Mormon Surrogate







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