Grandmother Says That Being Surrogate For Her Son And Daughter-In-Law Was “Remarkable And Spiritual Experience”

Jul 20, 2023

Aspiring parents are often filled with joy and gratitude when they come across surrogates willing to carry their babies to term in cases where they cannot. However, it is even more heart-melting when a family member comes forward to take up such a delicate responsibility. 

Jeff Hauck from Utah was left feeling euphoric and grateful after his mom Nancy Hauck chose to help carry his and his wife's, Cambria Hauck's baby, to term. Nancy gave birth to her grandchild on Nov 3, 2022, and made headlines for her selfless act. 

Before the delightful miracle, Jeff and his wife had been trying to expand their family of four children. The duo initially faced fertility issues when they gave birth to their older kids. Jeff and Cambria tried IVF to welcome two sets of twins. However, after her last pregnancy, the social media influencer suffered from severe birth complications that left lasting damage.

This led to a hysterectomy, forcing Jeff and Cambria to explore other options. The pair revealed to Today that they had stored embryos from past fertility measures. This was when Jeff's mom decided to help birth the couple's fifth baby. 

She told the publication, "I could just feel this calling to offer to carry for them. I knew I was too old. I knew it wasn't going to be possible, even though that's exactly what's happened. I just felt I needed to tell them I would be willing to do it." 

Nancy made the decision in 2021, and by November 2022, she was headed to the hospital to welcome her grandchild in grand style. 

Decades after giving birth to her own last child, Nancy was back in the delivery room as a surrogate.

After nine hours of labor, the beloved grandma gave birth to a baby girl. Speaking with People, she mentioned that it was a "remarkable and spiritual experience." Jeff did not hold back his happiness while relaying that seeing his mom give birth to his child was "a beautiful moment." The son shared:

"How many people get to watch their mom give birth?"

The young man added that it was "really special" that his daughter was the one being born. Jeff, who works as a web developer, mentioned that it did not feel awkward to watch his mom in labor as opposed to how many might feel. 

Speaking about the whole experience, Nancy stated that "everything went perfectly," and her family was feeling blessed for the latest addition. While the following line of action was recovery, the matriarch couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness after giving birth. 

Nancy was nostalgic while dealing with the emotions of having a baby and being unable to take it home. She told the outlet, "It is a mix of deep gratitude and some sadness from the separation."

Jeff and Cambria named their baby girl, Hannah, to honor his mom. He recalled that after Nancy underwent embryo transfer, she had a moment of trance where she was "woken up in the middle of the night, and she heard a little voice that said, 'My name is Hannah.' "

It was also at that moment she knew her son and daughter-in-law would have a baby girl. Cambria shared that after they looked up the name, they discovered it had a similar meaning as Nancy. Having a big family was always the couple's dream, and in the most unexpected moment, the family matriarch helped them actualize it. 

What are your thoughts on Nancy Hauck's selfless act, despite her age? Would you be willing to be a surrogate mom if the occasion arises? Let us know, and be sure to pass this on to others.