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WASHINGTON, Washington County — As a wife and mother of two prepares to become a surrogate for the second time, she wants people to know how beautiful the experience is and what it means for those unable to have children of their own.
"I think it's the most rewarding thing ever to see somebody struggle and then be able to be that little part in their journey," Tassia Burgess said about being a surrogate. "It's such an intimate journey to be part of and feels so special. I feel so honored to be able to do this for them. I feel like the one that's blessed."
After having her first child, Burgess said she realized how much she loved the entire process of pregnancy, from the baby kicking to the miracle of birth. After having her second daughter, she wanted to experience the process again, but she and her husband felt their family of four was complete.
"I've had a lot of friends that struggled with infertility or frequent miscarriages and some that have not been able to have kids for about eight or nine years," Burgess said. "Seeing people really struggle to be able to have their own biological children just struck a heartstring with me."
