Parenting Partners, Inc., Surrogate Parenting, Gurnee, IL

 

About Our Surrogacy Agency

Parenting Partners, Inc. is a surrogacy agency located in Illinois offering information, education, matching and guidance to clients involved in surrogacy arrangements from beginning to end.

New! Parenting Partners is now offering consulting for independent arrangements.
Get detailed information about the steps to a successful arrangement. Help to arrange services (professional referrals, arranging escrow service, extra insurance, etc.) is also available.


Our Director


Shirley Zager, who is also the volunteer Director of OPTS -The Organization of Parents Through Surrogacy, is the Director of Parenting Partners, Inc.. She is a parent through surrogacy and also a surrogacy educator, writer, speaker, legislative activist and advocate. These attributes as well as her background as a job recruiter and her contacts with many fine professionals in the field around the country, will enable clients to get the information, resources and support they will need to maximize their chances for success. Please follow this link to learn more about Shirley Zager.


Surrogate Mother Consultant

Christina D., a two time gestational surrogate, brings her experience and support to our organization. She is available for initial consultations with women who are considering becoming a surrogate and ongoing support for those who are already going through the process. Christina is also a volunteer for OPTS - The Organization of Parents Through Surrogacy.



Our Motto

Our motto at Parenting Partners is: "Partners To Parents." We feel that working together we can reach the goal of helping people become parents through surrogacy.



Need Help?

Are you an infertile couple or surrogate looking for a special match? Please email Shirley to find out if your "Parenting Partner" is already registered and waiting to hear from you! Traditional and gestational surrogates within IL should call (847) 782-0224.
 


 

 


NEW ARRIVALS

 

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"Grayson Lee" was born on Jan. 9th, 2012. At 9 lbs. 4 oz and 22 inches,
he's a real armful for his parents. Congratulations to them and their wonderful surrogate,
Erin.


2012 - A darling baby girl, "Sophie Grace" arrived January 4, in the afternoon. A first child for
her parents, she weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz and measured 20 inches. Congratulations to them and their delightful surrogate, Gina. Gina was a surrogate once before. She has helped to make two client couples very very happy!
 


After so many disappointments trying on their own, a couple in the program welcomed
new babies Rae and Collin on Nov. 16, 2011. Collin was 7 lbs. 2 oz and 20 inches and his sister was 6 lbs.7 oz and 19 inches. Quite a load for the couple's amazing surrogate, Tabitha, who is small and slender (in between babies)!

Congratulations to the new family and kudos for Tabitha and her husband, who was a rock of support during the pregnancy.
 


Baby "Victoria" was born on Aug. 15. She is all peaches and cream and
looks just like her dad! At 20 inches and 8 lbs., she won't be in newborn
clothes very long! Her parents traveled from abroad to pursue their
dream of having a baby of their own.

Congratulations to them and their darling surrogate Kelly. This is the second baby Kelly has carried for

a couple.
 


A set of twins, "Gavin and Kaitlynn" arrived July 14, 2011. Gavin weighed in at 5 lbs. 7 oz and measured 20 inches. Sister Kaitlynn was 5 lbs. 10 oz and 18.5 inches. Gavin looks like
his dad. No one can tell who Kaitlynn looks like - yet! Mom and Dad struggled for years to
get to this day. They are overjoyed!

Congratulations to them and their amazing surrogate, Tami
 


A darling baby girl, "Tallon" arrived on June 30, 2011. This little bundle weighed in at 7 lbs. 5 oz and measured 20 and a half inches. She is now home with her parents.

Congratulations to them and their
heart-of-gold surrogate, Athena. She'll be standing by when the
time is right for the next one!
 


Our latest tots, a pair of twins, arrived June 11th. Baby Amber was 6 lbs. 3 oz and twin Shane was 5 lbs. 8 oz. Both they and their caring surrogate, Renee, are doing well. All the best to the twins and their families and a big shout out to Amber!



Welcome to our newest tots, "Beckham and Durham," who arrived on June 4th. At 5 lbs. 5 oz and 4 lbs. 14 oz, these beautiful boys are a dream come true for everyone in their family. A very special thank you to the family's amazing surrogate, Mitzy, who met the challenges of carrying these twins with grace and calm. Congratulations to all!



Another darling baby checked in the week of March 27th in good health. Congratulations to the parents and their amazing surrogate, who hopes to carry again next year for another
deserving couple.


Little Fawn Rose arrived exactly on her due date, February 27th. She weighed in at 8 lbs. 2 oz and is all peaches and cream. Her mom and dad and big sister are
thrilled to have her here! Congratulations to the family and a big thank you to their lovely surrogate, Teri.


Two long-awaited babies, a boy and girl, arrived February 15, 2011. Baby "Serene" weighed in at 6 lbs. 4 oz. Brother "Ronan" weighed in at 5 lbs. 2 oz. The babies
measured 19' and 18." Both are doing well and are home with Mom and Dad.

Congratulations to them and to their remarkable surrogate, Angela.


"Derek and Don" wore out their welcome at their extended stay
resort. So they were shown to the exit on Jan. 18, 2011. These little tykes weighed in at 5 lbs. 4 oz and 5 lbs. 1 oz. Both measured 19 inches. The boys now have new digs with mom and dad and big brother.

Congratulations and happy birthday and a
huge thank you to their kind-hearted surrogate, Marissa


Sweet little "Logan, arrived with just a few pushes on January 15, 2011. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz and measured 19 inches. Mom and Dad are thrilled she's here! Congratulations to them and their wonderful surrogate, Jennifer.


Just in time for New Year's, little "Zayden" arrived on Dec. 28 at 6 lbs. 10 oz. and
measured 20 inches. His family is thrilled to have him home. Congratulations to
the parents and their faithful surrogate, Jodi. This is the second baby she carried
for this couple.


Donny, our next little tyke, arrived early on September 20th. Lean and long, he weighed 6 lbs.3 oz.and measured 20 inches in length. He is a dream come true for his mom and dad. Congratulations to the new parents and thank you to their fabulous surrogate, Janet.


Baby Tatum, our 85th and her twin, Olivia arrived Sept. 14 in the evening. Tatum weighed 4 lbs. 5 oz and Olivia weighed 4 lbs. 14 oz. Both girls were 17 and a half inches long. Congratulations to their parents and big sister. And compliments for their wonderful surrogate, Erin. This is the second set of twins Erin has carried for a couple.



A strapping little tyke, our 84th baby, arrived August 16. Little "Cole" weighed in at 10 lbs. 1 oz and measured 21 and a half inches. No "newborn" clothes for him!Congratulations to his parents
and a huge thank you to their devoted surrogate Anna.


Baby "Vincent" arrived July 31st in the afternoon. He weighed in at 8 lbs.5 oz and measured 21 and 3/4 long. His parents waited many years for his arrival and were on hand to welcome him. Congratulations to them and their wonderful surrogate, Anne, and her family.


          - more new arrivals
 


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