Anyone here from UK?

[AshKat]

Sherry, yes, I believe all international surrogacy cases are routinely transferred to the High Court because of the compensation factor.

It is generally suggested for IPs to have a legal review at the outset of international surrogacy to include covering both the immigration and parenthood issues. I believe Natalie Gamble or Louisa Ghevaert charge less than 1,500 pounds for this service. We had a legal review at A City Law Firm whom are recommended by the British Surrogacy Centre.

Nikki - thanks for the advice regarding us joining COTS or SUK. I would certainly do things differently if we were just starting out as I do think we'd have been more successful going through COTS or SUK. IFs certainly have a lot to consider and, as you say, would match easier going the host route. But I guess knowing our own original feelings on this, the host route can seem more complex - having to also find an ED match (which is not easy in the UK), dealing with the added practicalities, wrestling with issues around open or anon donor (and the implications on the child). The traditional route will always look much 'simpler' for IFs despite there being fewer TSs available.

Norma - Good luck with the sibling project. What an inspiring journey.

I wish you every bit of luck in your journey!

[Brettoria]

Hi there, we are IPs from the UK, we live in Edinburgh. Just joined this site today, is this the best thread to chat to others from the UK? Any advice would be great!

Thanks
Victoria

[AshKat]

Hi there, we are IPs from the UK, we live in Edinburgh. Just joined this site today, is this the best thread to chat to others from the UK? Any advice would be great!

Thanks
Victoria

I'm only a couple hours away! Helensburgh.
SMO is a great place for support in the surrogacy process, no matter what country you are from. It is an invaluable support if you are planning on pursuing an American surrogate.

Have you looked at your options all around yet, or are you just starting to delve into the surrogacy process? Other places to check would be COTS and SUK (both in the UK) if you think you might want to pursue a british surrogacy.

Anyways, there's several of us british surros/IPs here, so it is a good place to ask questions.

[UK surromama]

Hi everyone,

I am new on SMO and would like to make friends here. I live in Bristol, UK. Looking to meet IPs and hoping to get advice from surrogates from UK.

UKsm

[Katie1577]

Hi uksurromama,

We live in Newport, just by the Celtic manor, so about 20 mins from you. Would love to talk to you,

Katie
Katieharrington@btinternet.com

[AccioFirebolt]

Anyways, there's several of us british surros/IPs here, so it is a good place to ask questions.

Hi Nikki, it's Mandy from COTS! Good to see you here.

I used to post a fair bit when I was matched with my previous IPs but haven't been around during this journey. Thought it was about time I started delving back in again!

Mandy xxx

[AshKat]

Hi Nikki, it's Mandy from COTS! Good to see you here.

I used to post a fair bit when I was matched with my previous IPs but haven't been around during this journey. Thought it was about time I started delving back in again!

Mandy xxx

Hiya Mandy!!!
Hope all is well with you hon.
I come and go here, I quit posting for a while, but have recently started posting more. Mainly, I just read. Gives me something to do while staring at my children.

[TZK]

I'm from the UK. The midlands to be precise

[EnglishTS]

Hi! I am from the UK too.

Hi Nikki, Mandy (you may not remember me actually), Hi Tony

To the OP, i would definitely investigate into the UK surrogate community, and look at joining an organisation. It isn't as talked about over here, but there is a whole 'world' where in reality, it isn't as hard as you may believe.

Good luck!

Roz x

[Brettoria]

I'm only a couple hours away! Helensburgh.
SMO is a great place for support in the surrogacy process, no matter what country you are from. It is an invaluable support if you are planning on pursuing an American surrogate.

Have you looked at your options all around yet, or are you just starting to delve into the surrogacy process? Other places to check would be COTS and SUK (both in the UK) if you think you might want to pursue a british surrogacy.

Anyways, there's several of us british surros/IPs here, so it is a good place to ask questions.

Hi, Helensburgh is lovely, know it well! I had been reccomended this site from a friend. It is always good to spread our wings and join new sites. We are toying with the idea of joinng COTS in the new year, having no luck going independant so far, nobody available! I def think we would be looking to pursue British surrogacy as it is the traditional route we would be looking to go down. Really would like to become good friends and establish a good trusting friendship and be as involved in the pregnancy as a surrogate would allow.

Be great to hear from other TS's and any advice on where else to look too!

Thanks
Victoria x

[Brettoria]

Hi,
How does the viewing mode on here work? I can't seem to see posts/repiles in date order, probably me being silly.

V

[Blondeman]

I wish you every bit of luck in your journey!

Nikki, would it be possible for you to PM me (if you can) as I want to ask your advice about something? x

[AshKat]

Of course you can message me, but I'm not a gold member or whatever, so you'll have to email me at

nmccafferty at hotmail dot com

xx

[firsttimer33]

Hello,

We to are also from the uk!

I see a lot of you ladies are from COTS, we are thinking about joining up but not sure as it says couples outweigh surrogates and you may never be picked. We also have a child already from a previous traditional surrogacy so will that affect us to? Many thanks if you can help us out and give advice.

Kind regards x

[HELENIRL]

Hi There,

Anyone from Ireland?

[janeywaney]

hi im from the uk im in surrey

[maiafamily]

I'm from Tbilisi Georgia