The writer, a 38-year-old financially stable woman, is considering becoming a gestational carrier after deciding not to have more children. Initially, she had a positive interaction with a couple regarding compensation, but they later proposed a significantly lower budget. Feeling uneasy about their commitment and with her husband's support, she explored an agency that provides clearer guidelines and compensation plans. She seeks advice on how to communicate her decision to not work with the couple due to their changed financial expectations. The response emphasizes the importance of clarity and trust in surrogacy arrangements, urging her to handle the situation with directness.
It's become clear to me that I'm more comfortable working with an agency.
Being clear, concise and direct with the couple will save everyone a lot of trouble.
Quoting one figure and then significantly walking it back doesn't bode well.
It's important to go into the process with clear expectations all around and a mutual trust backed up by a contract.
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