Testimonials


Cydney
Surrogate

I would be more then happy to talk to any other surrogate in your program who wants to contact me. have worked independently and also through your agency. Working with your agency has been so much easier on me. I'm so ready to do another surrogacy as soon as I'm allowed and I'm coming straight back to you for another match. I loved helping my IPs and I'm so glad that we all had a very happy ending. Their baby is just so beautiful and healthy! Thank you so much for getting us together. You really helped make a perfect match!

Cydney

 


 

Martin
Father

I always wanted a loving wife, a nice home and good job. God gave me all these
things. But, though we prayed, we couldn't start a family. We had to go
through surrogacy to conceive our child. With Shirley's help, we wound up with
a wonderful surrogate who carried our precious daughter. Shirley  took us
through the steps and helped us realize our dream. You can have all the
material things in the world but the gift of life is the greatest gift. I would
recommend Parenting Partners to anyone who needs a surrogate to have
their own child.

Signed,
Martin  



Heidi
Surrogate

Shirley - I can't thank you enough for all you have done for my couple and me.
We not only brought a beautiful baby into the world, we have formed a lifelong friendship. Without you, this would not have been possible. For that, I thank you. You have made this a truly wonderful experience for me.

Heidi

 



Ann
Surrogate


Hello: My name is Ann. I am 35yrs old and live in Milwaukee, Wi. I am a
registered nurse. I was matched with a couple from IL in Jan of 2006 through Parenting
Partners and gave birth to my first surrogate baby Aug 9th 2007 He was 8Lb 12oz and
beautiful. It was a wonderful experience and I am planning to be a surrogate again in the near future. I am definitely going to use Parenting Partners again. Shirley Zager
calls all her surrogates angels but I think she is the leader angel because she has made it her life mission to assist couples with making their dream of parenthood come true. There is no gift greater than the gift of life.

Sincerely,
Ann
 


Athena
Surrogate


On July 27th, 2007 I gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, baby boy.
On this day I was able to give a family the blessing that they were longing for such a long time. All of that was possible because of Parenting Partners and Shirley Zager. I went to Shirley eager to become a surrogate and help a family. She was able to match me with the most amazing couple. We were a perfect match for each other. I can tell you that our bond is very strong. I have no doubt that we will be lifelong friends and I have Shirley to thank for it all. I would recommend Parenting Partners for surrogacy, to anyone who is ready to start a remarkable journey into parenthood. The experience I had was wonderful and I know that I will be a surrogate again. I look forward to working with Parenting Partners again in the future.

Sincerely,
Athena
 


Letter from New Parents:

"Dear Shirley,

You have been so wonderful throughout this whole process! We literally never could have had Campbell without you!! You are perfect for your profession! We cannot thank
you enough for finding Heidi and stepping us through the whole fertility, pregnancy and
birth process! Hope you enjoy these pictures and some more will come by e-mail.

Thanks so much again.
Grateful Parents"
 


From the Parents of a Baby Girl:

When it was time for us to begin the baby process, we knew we were
going to
directly to Shirley Zager and Parenting Partners. Shirley was recommended to
us through another couple who had a wonderful experience. They now have 2
beautiful babies because of her. We were so happy with Shirley's knowledge
of all aspects of the surrogacy process. We had the most special experience
with our surrogate, Rose, and her wonderful family! They are now part of our family! We will definitely be using Parenting Partners again when we are ready for our next baby!
 



Rose

Surrogate

When I decided to become a surrogate, I talked with my OB/GYN first and he referred me to a fertility specialist, who recommended I contact Shirley
Zager at Parenting Partners. Shirley was wonderful in helping match personalities. She is very intuitive, informative, and thoughtful. The intended parents were wonderful to work with and will make great parents. Parenting Partners made the whole process flow very smoothly. I had a wonderful pregnancy and delivery. I would definitely recommend anyone who is considering becoming a surrogate or looking for one talk with Shirley at Parenting Partners.


Stephanie Harris
Surrogate


Last week I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl to a couple that will forever be an extension of our family. Our match was so perfect. This is the first time I have been a surrogate and because this experience was so perfect it will not be my last. I thank Shirley all of the time for bringing me such a great couple. I also owe a lot of thanks to a supporting husband and daughter. Without them my dream of being a surrogate would still just be a dream. I truly found my calling in life and I cannot wait to do this again. You can trust Shirley to find a great match for you and to help you through this wonderful experience.


Christina
Gestational Surrogate

I am a two time gestational surrogate. I have known Shirley Zager (the Director of Parenting Partners) for over 10 years now through our volunteer work with OPTS (The Organization of Parents Through Surrogacy). Shirley has always been extremely supportive and I knew I could call her at any time. I have always found her to be a very professional, caring person. Shirley has a genuine concern for individuals involved in the surrogacy process and will do everything possible to ensure a successful outcome for her clients.
 

Lana
Gestational Surrogate


In 2005, I chose Parenting Partners to find me a couple. Shirley matched me
with a great couple nearby. We cycled and I got pregnant the first try. I ended up pregnant with boy/girl twins and my couple was ecstatic. The babies were delivered healthy last year.

It was an amazing experience partly due to the fact that Shirley made me a good match.  She was wonderful about handling the escrow and getting payments out on time. She would call every once in a while to see how things were going. I think Shirley has just the right combination of business and heart.

It wasn't long before I wanted to do another surrogacy. Of course I called
Shirley first. I knew that she had wonderful Intended Parents waiting. Once again, I was matched with a great couple. We cycled and again I was pregnant right away. This time I'm carrying one little one for my couple. We're 17 weeks along and things are going perfectly.

Shirley has been there every step of the way. She's always available. I always feel that no matter what I need, Shirley will get it taken care of. That's a great feeling.

If I was able to do another surrogacy, I would choose Shirley and Parenting
Partners again. She helped to make my dream of surrogacy and my couples'
dreams of a family come true.

 

Joanne
Gestational Surrogate


I had a baby for a couple through Parenting Partners last year. I am now in another
arrangement through the same agency. The service that Parenting Partners provides
is great. I have had the opportunity to work with great couples. The information and
attention I received, the good matches and help and support all the way through is
what I found special about the agency. It really takes somebody with first hand
experience to work well with couples and surrogates. It has been a very wonderful
journey for me. I have never had to worry about bills being paid or worry about not
being taken care of. I recommend Parenting Partners to anybody who is thinking
about
being a surrogate or who needs one.


Stacy
Gestational Surrogate


I was matched with a wonderful couple. Their baby is due in October, 2007.  I have been very pleased with this agency. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Not to mention that Shirley (the owner of Parenting Partners) has been helpful in every aspect. I've been very happy with the service and would recommend it to other surrogates.