Gay Dads and Their Surrogacy Journey – Johnny and Sebastian

Are you and your partner looking to start your journey towards parenthood? With the advances in reproductive technologies, there are now many options available for same-sex couples who aspire to have families of their own. If you are considering embarking on a journey towards parenthood, hopefully this story will inspire you to do so.

A Personal Story

Meet Johnny and Sebastian. This New York couple has been married for over 7 years. Since 2015, they’ve tried many times to have children through third-party reproduction. After 3 previous attempts, Johnny and Sebastian found a surrogate through Simple Surrogacy. On February 13th, 2018, their surrogate mother, Holly, gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy. An early Valentine’s Day gift for this couple, Vaughn Everett Barleben-Lee was born 7 lbs and 13 ounces this little love bug had truly changed their lives forever.

Johnny and Sebastian’s Surrogacy Experience

We’ve reach out to Johnny and Sebastian to see what their experience has been like during the first two months of fatherhood.

Where they you from?  

We live in New York.

What was their experience like working with Simple Surrogacy?

Simple Surrogacy helped us through a lot of bumps in the road to get to our son. They were always available, professional and there for us the whole way.

How is your parenting experience thus far?

We’ve waited so long for this, every day is a new adventure.

What is your relationship was like with your surrogate?

She was the best thing to happen to us this whole journey. Her support and care for our son, and for us, made the whole experience easier and enjoyable.

If you or someone you know is looking to become a parent through surrogacy, be sure to contact us today. Visit our website to learn more about surrogacy, what the process entails, and how to apply as an Intended Parent.

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