The Real Story of Becoming a Dad Through IVF

Most people think becoming a parent is something that just happens.

For some families, it does.

For others, it’s a decision. A plan. A series of signatures, waiting periods, and moments where you wonder if the entire process will actually work.

In our newest episode of IVF Daddies, I sat down with journalist Pedro Andrade to talk about what it really takes to build a family through IVF and surrogacy.

Pedro is the host of the documentary series Somewhat Familiar on Max, where he travels around the world exploring how different cultures define family. But in this conversation, the story becomes personal.

Together with his husband Ben, Pedro went through the long road to becoming parents: finding an egg donor, matching with a surrogate, navigating contracts, and facing the uncertainty that comes with building a family in a way most people never see.

We also talk about:

• Why the IVF and surrogacy timeline is longer than most people expect
• How trust becomes the foundation of surrogacy
• Why age can bring stability and confidence to parenting
• What Pedro learned from global perspectives on family building

Pedro’s definition of a parent is simple: Parents are the people who show up.

And if you haven’t yet, I highly recommend Pedro’s documentary series “Somewhat Familiar” on Max. It’s an emotional journey across cultures and family structures that shows just how many ways there are to create a family.

With love,
Julio
IVF Daddies