You’ve probably seen your share of birth photos, but this photo series captures something you probably haven’t seen before: the joy of a mother meeting her baby born via surrogate.
Kim Overton shared her three-year journey on her social. Kim Overton had fibroids when she was younger, but she had surgery that allowed her to give birth to her son, Dylan, in 2012. However, the doctors told her that it was nearly impossible for her to get pregnant.
Kim considered surrogacy — and upon discussing it with her family, learned her cousin’s daughter, Cydnee, was willing to do the job.
Both Kim and her husband were incredibly touched. “We see Cydnee as an angel,” Kim said. “We wouldn’t have been able to have another kid without her.” She was extraordinarily unselfish and loving in what she accomplished.”
Cydnee, meanwhile, wanted to become a surrogate because of the struggle Kim encountered trying to have another child.
“Having children of my own opened my eyes to how blessed I am, because there are women out there who can’t or are having difficulties carrying their own children,” Cydnee said.
Leilani Rogers’ stunning images highlight a highly emotional day for Kim’s personal and extended relatives.
First look at the new baby. Kim says it was surreal meeting Oliver for the first time. “My three-year journey to conceive was a very emotional roller coaster, but finally there he was, this sweet little baby after such a long struggle.”
Kim and her husband are overcome with emotion when they glimpse the baby emerging.
The baby, a healthy boy, was named Oliver.
“Surrogacy can be a very special and amazing experience for couples who may have challenges with having a baby on their own,” Kim said.
Cydnee was also moved by the event. “I felt like I’d achieved my goal of making a miraculous difference in someone’s life.”
Kim and Cydnee both hope their experiences will help others better understand sᴜʀʀᴏɢᴀᴄʏ.
“Surrogacy can be a very special and amazing experience for couples who may have challenges with having a baby on their own,” Kim said.
