We are always delighted when families take time out to write an update for us and reflect honestly on their journey with SCI...
Our beautiful daughter was born 3 weeks
early and It took quite a few weeks for the bond between us to form as might be
expected, though I struggled with that fact.
In Delhi after the birth is where I think
support could do with some improvement. We had this baby but no real support
and it was frightening. There is much
emphases on the actual conception and birth but none for post natal care. Thank
the stars for the Nurses recommended by SCI as they were priceless. They are
experienced and calmly deal with the stressed out anxious new parents. The
older nurse we first had gave us a list of what she required to do her job and
many hints and tips for the baby.
The
area around SCI is very well equipped for all the baby needs. The taxi drivers
recommended know where all the locations are that we need for legal matters so
it eases the pressure.
We could not take Alexa out with us to do
our daily chores and legal paperwork as it was over 40 degrees C every day and
not much relief at night. Here is where a lady called Poonam Jain was a Godsend
. This lady has a once off fee for dealing with obtaining citizenship and
getting the all important passport for the baby. Her staff come to your
accommodation with all the paperwork to sign, photographer etc.
The only legals
we had to do was go and collect the passport and go to the FRO (Foreign
Relations Office) to get the exit visa from India. The FRO is a scary place but
even her Poonam gave clear instructions and I followed them to the end and had
NO trouble here. In fact I was even offered coffee by the intimidating senior
inspector which I consider a coup.
We cannot thank Dr Shivani and the team
enough for their help and support during that journey.
And lastly
one could ask … would I do it now that I have been through it? Yes in a heartbeat. Every time I look at my
beautiful smiley happy girl, I thank the surrogate mother too who gave up nine months to make it
possible,
Regards
Isabelle, Richard and Alexa
We wish this family the choicest of blessing and thank them for thinking of us.
If you would like to know more about surrogacy, please feel free to email us at drshivanisachdev@gmail.com
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