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		<title>as i was driving away this morning</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:06:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Silverman-Platt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[as i was driving away from home this morning and my twin boys were waving and saying &#8220;bye mommy,&#8221; my heart began to melt and ache and i wanted to pick them up and squeeze them so tightly. i then realized that i am able to leave the house because of the type of work [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>as i was driving away from home this morning and my twin boys were waving and saying &#8220;bye mommy,&#8221; my heart began to melt and ache and i wanted to pick them up and squeeze them so tightly. i then realized that i am able to leave the house because of the type of work that I am doing &#8211; helping people with infertility create their family. the joy i receive is so close to my heart as I assist couples and individuals with their journey of IVF, egg donation and surrogacy.</p>
<p>my boys will turn 2 years old on Septemebr 8th. They are my every day blessing and I can&#8217;t wait until they are old enough to understand what mommy does for work.</p>
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		<title>Boys Are 2 Months Old Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:31:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Silverman-Platt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I knew it would happen, eventually. During 5 years of infertility and major disappointment, I knew one day we would achieve our dream of parenthood. My twin boys are 2-months old today. My little guys would not be here were if not for the assistance of a lovely, lovely surrogate and third party reproduction. We [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I knew it would happen, eventually. During 5 years of <a style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/14751#" target="_blank">infertility</a> and major disappointment, I knew one day we would achieve our dream of parenthood. My twin boys are 2-months old today. My little guys would not be here were if not for the assistance of a lovely, lovely surrogate and third party reproduction. We tend to only hear of the horror stories associated with IVF, egg donation and surrogacy. I&#8217;m here to vouch for an industry that creates beautiful families and enhances life.</p>
<p>My company is Baby Steps Fertility, LLC. I founded Baby Steps based on personal experience, my fascination with the industry and my compassion for the individuals, couples and Intended Parents that require <a style="border-bottom: 0.075em solid darkgreen ! important; font-weight: normal ! important; font-size: 100% ! important; text-decoration: underline ! important; padding-bottom: 1px ! important; color: darkgreen ! important; background-color: transparent ! important; background-image: none; padding-top: 0pt; padding-right: 0pt; padding-left: 0pt;" href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/14751#" target="_blank">fertility treatment</a> and third party reproduction to create their families. My goal always is to guide you through the often harrowing experience of egg donation and surrogacy while saving you precious time and money. If you are thinking of embarking upon egg donation and/or surrogacy please visit <a title="www.babystepsfertility.com" href="http://www.babystepsfertility.com/">www.babystepsfertility.com</a> for more information. My sons are proof that anything is possible.</p>
<p>Liz Silverman Platt<br />
Baby Steps Fertility, LLC.</p>
<p>310/8809125</p>
<p>liz@babystepsfertility.com</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:08:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Silverman-Platt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[UPDATE:
With deep compassion, I am orchestrating an online auction to benefit the victims of the SGUSA/Michael Charles Financial tragedy. Joining me in this endeavor is third party reproductive attorney, Andrew Vorzimer. For those of you unfamiliar with what has transpired, SurroGenesis, Tonya Collins and Michael Charles Financial are being investigated by the FBI for allegedly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UPDATE:</p>
<p>With deep compassion, I am orchestrating an online auction to benefit the victims of the SGUSA/Michael Charles Financial tragedy. Joining me in this endeavor is third party reproductive attorney, Andrew Vorzimer. For those of you unfamiliar with what has transpired, SurroGenesis, Tonya Collins and Michael Charles Financial are being investigated by the FBI for allegedly absconding with over 3 million dollars of Intended Parents’ money in surrogacy escrow holdings.</p>
<p>This heinous act has devastated hundreds of people – Intended Parents, surrogates and egg donors. Life savings have been lost, along with couples’ dreams of parenthood.  Surrogates are about to give birth, egg donors are in the middle of donation cycles and there is no money to proceed.  For so many people involved, the outcome is looking disastrous. Money needs to be raised quickly.</p>
<p>This online auction will take place via eBay on Friday, May 1st.  There will be exciting and affordable items to bid on. No donation is too small, no donated item too insignificant. Along these lines, if you, your family or friends have access to items that we can auction off please email me at liz@babystepsfertility.com or call 310/880-9125.</p>
<p>Thank you in advance for your assistance and acts of kindness.</p>
<p>And please spread the word.</p>
<p>Liz Silverman-Platt<br />
Baby Steps Fertility, LLC</p>
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		<title>Online Auction To Benefit SGUSA/Michael Charles Financial Victims</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:19:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Silverman-Platt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With deep compassion, I am orchestrating an online auction to benefit the victims of the SGUSA/Michael Charles Financial tragedy. Joining me in this endeavor is third party reproductive attorney, Andrew Vorzimer. For those of you unfamiliar with what has transpired, SurroGenesis, Tonya Collins and Michael Charles Financial are being investigated by the FBI for allegedly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">With deep compassion, I am orchestrating an online auction to benefit the victims of the SGUSA/Michael Charles Financial tragedy. Joining me in this endeavor is third party reproductive attorney, Andrew Vorzimer. For those of you unfamiliar with what has transpired, SurroGenesis, Tonya Collins and Michael Charles Financial <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman Bold&quot;; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Times New Roman Bold'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">are being</span> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman Bold&quot;; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Times New Roman Bold'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">investigated by the FBI</span> for allegedly absconding with over 2 million dollars of Intended Parents’ money in surrogacy escrow holdings.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">This heinous act has devastated hundreds of people – Intended Parents, surrogates and egg donors. Life savings have been lost, along with couples’ dreams of parenthood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Surrogates are about to give birth, egg donors are in the middle of donation cycles and there is no money to proceed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>For countless people, the outcome will be disastrous unless money can be raised quickly.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">This online auction will take place via eBay at the end of April. There will be exciting and affordable items to bid on. No donation is too small, no donated item too insignificant. Along these lines, if you, your family or friends have access to items that we can auction off<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>please email me at </span><a href="mailto:liz@babystepsfertility.com"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">liz@babystepsfertility.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Thank you in advance for your assistance and acts of kindness.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">And please spread the word. </span></p>
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		<title>Money woes reported at firms involved in surrogate births</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clients and employees say the Modesto companies have stopped paying surrogates, raising fears about the status of advance payments from prospective parents.
By Kimi Yoshino
March 21 2009
Two California-based firms involved in pairing infertile couples with surrogate mothers have stopped paying surrogates, raising fears about the status of thousands of dollars in advance payments from prospective parents, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Verdana, Arial;"><span>Clients and employees say the Modesto companies have stopped paying surrogates, raising fears about the status of advance payments from prospective parents.</p>
<p>By Kimi Yoshino</p>
<p>March 21 2009</p>
<p>Two California-based firms involved in pairing infertile couples with surrogate mothers have stopped paying surrogates, raising fears about the status of thousands of dollars in advance payments from prospective parents, according to clients and employees of the firms.</p>
<p>The complete article can be viewed at:<br />
<span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-surrogate-agency21-2009mar21,0,3918452.story">http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-surrogate-agency21-2009mar21,0,3918452.story</a><br />
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Visit latimes.com at <span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.latimes.com">http://www.latimes.com</a></span></span></span></span> <!--EndFragment--></p>
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