55. Tyler Pentland on Becoming a Father Through Surrogacy

In this episode, Keltie speaks with artist and dad, Tyler Pentland, who shares his journey of becoming a father through surrogacy. Hear the two of them discuss:

• Why Tyler never considered kids or fatherhood until he met his husband, Jeff, in his late 30s.
• The decision to have a child via surrogacy, including both the emotional and logistical aspects of growing a family in this way.
• The importance of establishing a foundation of communication and trust in the relationship with one's surrogate.
• The joy of becoming a parent, plus the surprises and challenges along the way.

About Tyler: In Tyler's words: "I'm Tyler, an art kid who grew up in the Okanagan and went to Art & Design school. I worked in corporate design & marketing for 17 years while maintaining a strong connection to my painting practice, showcasing my artwork on social media and gallery spaces. Fell in love in 2019, married my husband & now partner in parenting the miracle that is our incredible sunshine of a daughter, Emerald."

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