The process to be approved to be a gestational surrogate, get matched, and finalize a contract has been lengthy. Seriously, it feels like so long ago that I was filling out my inquiry form and talking over taking that first step with my husband. I just signed the official contract and am about to start my medications, and I have been getting all introspective and reflecting on the process so far. It is frustrating to wait, but I appreciate that all the steps are important and