We couldn't be happier to hear this news: Rachelle Friedman—the amazing young woman who is living with a spinal cord injury—is going to be a mother, reports People.
Friedman, 28, was paralyzed on May 23, 2010—during her bachelorette party, when one of her bridesmaids playfully pushed her into a pool. She went in head first, and in that instant, her life was changed forever.
When Friedman wrote a piece for us a few months ago, she said that she hoped to start a family soon. Although paralysis doesn't affect her ability to get pregnant, her medications would be harmful for a developing baby, so she and her husband started raising funds for surrogacy.
But get this: When one of the couple's college friends, Laurel Humes, read about Friedman's need for a surrogate, she immediately volunteered for the role—even though she hadn't seen her friend in years. Now, the ball is already rolling: The doctors harvested Friedman's eggs in June, and the embryo transfer is slated for August. How awesome—and inspiring—is that?
To read more about Friedman—and her incredible journey—you can read her story here.
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