The news that
Kim Kardashian and
Kanye West welcomed a baby girl via
surrogate yesterday sent ripples through the entertainment industry.
Though Kim Kardashian is not the only celebrity to have gone down the surrogate route, her journey is definitely the best documented. It only makes sense, then, that we're so intrigued about who exactly this anonymous surrogate is, and how much they got paid for it (we're betting on
a lot). But while surrogacy may seem somewhat glamorous when a Kardashian is involved, these 13 women passed on the opportunity, and here's why...
1. At the end of the day, it's your choice
2. You're not selfish
3. Never hold anyone to a promise they made years and years ago
4. Tokophobia is a serious condition
5. Carrying a child is a serious commitment
6. It's a tough thing to say
7. She'll come around eventually
8. There has to be something in it for you, too
9. You tried, and that's all that counts
10. It's a lot to ask of someone
11. To each their own
12. It must have been difficult
12. It's easy to feel guilty in situations like this
13. Fair
Well, there you have it. It's evident that being a surrogate is a difficult, and life-changing decision, and while we must admire those who undertake the opportunity, it's important remember that it's a highly personal decision.
