Below are links to a seven part series on a Gestational Carrier printed by the St. Petersburg Times. Carolyn Zinn is the surrogate mother who was followed for two years by the reporter of this in depth story, Leonora LaPeter Anton. Although these events are true and filled with details and longing, I do have some concerns with the phraseology used (and if you read the last link with the comments you will read a few from me!) I don't like the phrases "professional baby maker" or "career Surrogate", or even "professional Surrogate". I don't believe there is such a thing. Just because a woman chooses to help a family more then twice, does that really make her a 'professional'? You tell me....I am also very much against comparing surrogates to cars or ovens or anything else that isn't human. No matter the good intentions I just feel its wrong to take a gift that isn't offered to everyone and treat it and the person offering as an object. Did that happen in this series? Maybe...and then again it's your opinion that I want to hear!
Sharon
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[CARRIE PRATT | Times] |
Chapter One
The weight of expectation
She’s a professional baby maker with a perfect record. But it can't last forever. Can it?
She’s a professional baby maker with a perfect record. But it can't last forever. Can it?
Chapter Two
A calling that cannot be denied
Carolyn may be the professional surrogate, but her life's calling touches her whole family.
Carolyn may be the professional surrogate, but her life's calling touches her whole family.
Chapter Three
Doctors, labs — and prayers
A doctor thaws eight frozen embryos and transfers the five that survive into Carolyn Zinn's uterus.
A doctor thaws eight frozen embryos and transfers the five that survive into Carolyn Zinn's uterus.
Chapter Four
New hope for worn hearts
Carolyn undergoes her fourth embryo transfer, this time with freshly fertilized eggs instead of frozen.
Carolyn undergoes her fourth embryo transfer, this time with freshly fertilized eggs instead of frozen.
Chapter Five
The pro, or just the third wheel?
To Carolyn's surprise, her client brings in a second surrogate in hopes that one of the women will give her a baby.
To Carolyn's surprise, her client brings in a second surrogate in hopes that one of the women will give her a baby.
Chapter Six
The final countdown
Carolyn and a second surrogate vie to give Diane a child. Carolyn knows this is her last chance.
Carolyn and a second surrogate vie to give Diane a child. Carolyn knows this is her last chance.
Chapter Seven
Circle of life
Given a final chance, Carolyn receives one last embryo transfer and 10 days later goes to the doctor to learn the results.
Given a final chance, Carolyn receives one last embryo transfer and 10 days later goes to the doctor to learn the results.
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