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Breaking up is hard to do

But it's the right thing to do.

I just sent off my formal letter to let K&M know I am discontinuing the relationship and will not be attempting to carry their baby. Before you think I'm an awful person, many (many) variables went into the decision and it wasn't taken lightly. 

I feel a sense or relief, but at the same time I'm so sad for them. Please keep them in your thoughts if you will. Thanks! 

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Re: Breaking up is hard to do

  • You did everything you can to help give them a child and I can not imagine anyone thinking negatively of what you and your family have done to help another couple!  You are amazing, truly amazing.
  • I think everything you have done and sacrificed for them thus far is very admirable and is far more than 99% of people would be willing to even consider so I think you shouldn't feel badly about your decision!
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  • Quite the opposite of an awful person...you're simply amazing.  I know you made the right decision for you and your family.
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  • Is it weird that I'm relieved?  I feel so much for you (and them naturally).  This has been so hard on you and I'm sure the decision was hard to come to, but imo you did what is best and no one can fault you for putting you and your family first.  You gave everything you could.  Some things are just not meant to be.
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  • I'm relieved too! I hope you're not regretting one bit of this experience.

    They are blessed to have crossed paths with you. I wish them so much success.

    Happy mom to two sweet, silly boys: Cohen age 4, AJ age 2.
  • imageshea77:
    You did everything you can to help give them a child and I can not imagine anyone thinking negatively of what you and your family have done to help another couple!  You are amazing, truly amazing.
    Ditto this!
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  • Of course you're not awful! (((hugs))) I'm sure it was a hard letter to send, I know how badly you wanted to help them but you have to do what's best for you & your family.
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  • I don't think anyone here even remotely thinks you're a bad person. This whole process has been hard on you, physically and emotionally. You're family is number one and I think you are choosing to keep it that way. Lots os t&ps for all involved.
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  • Prayers to you, and, of course, to them. You sacrificed so much... I'm sure no one thinks you are a bad person for this!
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  • Looking at it from their point of view, they understood, but I can't imagine how they felt having their surrogate back away from the project. It was a tough call.

    Thanks for being so kind. :) 

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  • Like everyone else said... you have done so much, tried so hard, sacrificed enough.. prayers to you and to them. Now go enjoy the rest of your summer! Paradise
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  • Bless your heart for all you gave up the last few months!  Prayers for everyone involved!
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    I don't think anyone here even remotely thinks you're a bad person. This whole process has been hard on you, physically and emotionally. You're family is number one and I think you are choosing to keep it that way. Lots os t&ps for all involved.

    ditto.  you did what you could, which was far more than most others.  not that you care, but i think you made the right decision.

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  • Like everyone else - I don't think anyone could think you are a bad person. You have sacrificed you body and your family for (maybe your sanity too ;) for months. You gave it all you had and unfortunately it didn't work out. My prayers go out to K and M and I hope one day their dreams of having a child come true. Enjoy the rest of your summer with your babies!
  • Thanks so much ladies!!  You all are just so kind and caring. Thank you so so much.
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  • I think you are being too hard on yourself. I am relieved for you to be able to make this decision for you and your family. I have appreciated being able to read your journey in this through your blog, and will continue to send good thoughts to K&M that they will get the child they desperately want. I think you have been an inspiration throughout (to me, as well as others I'm absolutely sure).

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