Surrogacy Awareness Week 2024

Eager to blend their ethnicities, cultures, and identities into a family of their own, the pair turned towards surrogacy as a natural step in their personal narrative.

From the outset, feelings of excitement mingled with nerves. Questions whirled around the complexities of the process, but quickly, the warmth and inclusivity of surrogacy communities, such as SurrogacyUK (SUK), became a calming beacon of guidance. With no question deemed silly and constant cheerleading, their apprehensions started to dissolve into reassurance.

Pasan and Damien firmly believe that everything happens for a reason and their time will come soon. Their path has also been an enlightening journey for their friends and family, whose understanding of surrogacy had been primarily shaped by television sitcoms like ‘Friends.’ Through sharing their experience, Pasan and Damien have not only educated their loved ones but have also garnered their complete support.

One common misconception they often face is the fear that a surrogate might decide to keep the baby. They address this with a dose of humour and reiteration of the surrogate’s perspective, making clear that the surrogate’s goal is to help them start their family, not expand their own.

The couple’s idea of an ideal surrogate leans towards someone who can become a lifelong friend. They value the idea of their future child knowing their origin story, and thus a strong, lasting bond with the surrogate is important to them. A keen interest in board games might not be a necessity, but it would certainly be an added bonus in this close-knit friendship.

When it comes to discussing their child’s birth story in the future, Pasan and Damien plan on embracing honesty and openness from the start. They envision regular attendance at SUK socials and introducing their little one to other surro-babies, helping to instil a sense of pride in their unique origin story.

For prospective parents considering the surrogacy route, their advice is simple yet profound. Join supportive online communities, ask questions, share your journey, and remember, everyone’s journey is unique. Above all, enjoy the journey, cherish the friendships formed, and have faith in the process.

Pasan and Damien’s surrogacy journey is a testament to their love, patience, and hopeful anticipation. Their inspiring story is a testament to the incredible power of love and the amazing bonds forged in the surrogacy community.

As they eagerly await their turn, they remain positive, patient, and completely immersed in their exciting journey to parenthood.