When Smith broached the subject with her daughter, it turned out to be the simplest decision she had ever made. “I know you have two embryos left from IVF, and I want to carry those embryos as your surrogate,” Smith told her daughter, expressing her willingness.
Upon hearing this, Kaitlyn, her daughter, was taken aback. “Mom, do you realize what you’re saying? This is a huge deal,” she exclaimed. Smith reassured her that it wasn’t a hasty decision, emphasizing the thoughtful consideration behind it.
The timing of the phone call was serendipitous, according to Munoz. She admitted to having a challenging day, and her mother seemed to sense it. “It’s like she sensed it,” Munoz acknowledged.
When the day arrived for Smith to deliver her granddaughter, Today reported that there wasn’t a dry eye in the room. The profound love, selflessness, and sacrifice were palpable, creating an emotional atmosphere. Smith described it as a “moment of glory on this earth, just a moment of heaven.”
Despite this being Smith’s ninth pregnancy, she was surprised to find that her recovery surpassed her previous experiences. She shared that it was her easiest recovery yet, stating, “The next day I didn’t even feel like I had a baby. It was like a physical tender mercy.”
After the birth, the families returned to their regular lives. Munoz, now a mother of two, and Smith, a content grandmother in Utah, faced the challenge of parting ways. The separation was particularly difficult for Munoz, who described her mom’s gift as the greatest in the world. “We had a hard time saying goodbye,” Munoz expressed