Yesterday was my birthday and a client of mine sent me this testimonial ... she didn't know it was my birthday but it made me so happy to receive it on a special day and it made me feel even more special.  I LOVE what I do, and I spend my every waking hour hoping that I am making a difference, and reading things like this just reinforces to me that I'm doing what i was made to do... so thank you Rachel for making my day even more special (and yes, she gave me permission to a) post this and b) use her name.


"Our surrogate journey from start to finish was such a wonderful experience. We believe that this was all due to the amazing team surrounding us. It takes a huge number of people and organisations to create a surrogate baby - each member of our team was recommended by Richard Westoby.

He was the compass which steered us through from the very beginning to our wonderful ending. Our team consisted of an amazing IVF clinic, a wonderful IVF doctor, a very caring U.S. lawyer, a passionate U.K. lawyer, a supportive, hands on, surrogacy agency and, of course - the most important person - our wonderful surrogate. Without the guidance of Richard we would have had a very different journey.

There were a few hurdles along the way (as there always are) but because we had such a strong, available and consistent team surrounding and cushioning us, each hurdle just became a little jump. Because of this we felt safe and secure with putting our lives, our future and everything we had into the hands of these people. A different team could have lead us to have a totally different, and exponentially more stressful, experience as international surrogacy can be very hard. Especially when you are on the other side of the world.

We have our beautiful baby girl now and she is just 3 weeks old. It is more wonderful than we could ever have imagined and every second of our journey was worth it."

 I seriously don't know where time goes.  

One minute my children are born, the next they are 6!  
One minute I'm writing a book and the next I've sold over 3, 000 copies (if you haven't got a copy then click here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Journey-Couples-Guide-Surrogacy/dp/1494456648 and it's available in 3 languages - yes 3!! with another one in the wings and possibly one being done at the moment - EEEKKKK).
One minute I have time on my hands to do everything I need to do, and now my to-do list transfers over week to week and I see no end in sight.

but do you know what? I am the happiest and most fulfilled I have ever been.  Life has a crazy way of letting you know when you are doing the right thing.  I found my niche when my children were born and it combines my passion for surrogacy with my innate needs to help others and to educate.  Have I got to Maslow's self-actualisation, I don't know but I'm pretty close to the top of that pyramid!!

I haven't had time to write a blog-post in over 18 months (which seems silly as blog-posts should be quick and easy) because I've been using all my time and energy in helping people through their IVF and surrogacy journeys.  Last year I helped over 400 people to start the process from all over the world.  The numbers astound me still.

I am now working full time for the San Diego Fertility Center (www.sdfertility.com) as what was a part-time thing to pass some extra time has become so needed and valued that I travel the world helping others.... 

so apologies for being so bad at blogging... I promise I will write more so watch out -and YEY that to-do list has 1 thing crossed off it for this week... WOOOHOOOO