Saving Stormie: The Baby S Story

by Elisabeth Collins, Crystal Kelley

Crystal Kelley always wanted children, and when she finally became a mother, she hoped to give the gift of life to others who weren't afforded the same fortune. She believed that the road to this wish was through surrogacy, but her well-intended plan quickly turned from a blessed partnership to one damaged by fear. No one could have foreseen the problems that would arise during the first few weeks of gestation. Heart defects, facial abnormalities, and a multitude of other complications soon forced the intended parents into a decision they never thought they'd have to make. They, too, had children and couldn't bear the thought of bringing a child into the world that would need the level of care this baby would require. With two children of her own, Crystal was unintentionally faced with one of life's greatest questions - to save the life of the unborn child she carried for another couple, or surrender to their wishes to terminate the baby they so deeply wanted.Crystal had to make a decision, and the path she took to save the life of the baby is one wrought with personal turmoil, uncertainty, and the threat of financial ruin. "Saving The Baby S Story" is an intimate account of the true events leading up to Crystal's decision to become a surrogate and the challenges she was faced with as she embarked on the brave path of life for the child she carried.

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 27, 2016

About the author

Elisabeth Collins is the pen name author, Sarah DiCello, uses for her non-fiction works. Elisabeth collaborated with Crystal Kelley, a surrogate who's story was told by major news outlets such as CNN and People Magazine, to write about Crystal's journey as a surrogate. "Saving Stormie: The Baby S Story," is an intimate journey into the many twists and turns Crystal experienced as a surrogate.

You can find out more information about "Saving Stormie" and the other fictional works Sarah DiCello has published by visiting www.elisabethcollins.com.

Reviews

[Chelsea Hewlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crystal is a true hero. First, she makes a decision to use her body to carry someone else's child. Crystal decides she wants to do surrogacy for someone who doesn't have any children who may not be able to have one for whatever reason. Because she has a big heart she chooses a couple that do have children but have eggs that are frozen and need to be inseminated soon and the wife is no longer able to carry. When it is confirmed that Crystal is pregnant it is also confirmed that something is wrong with the baby, and things go awry.

Crystal Kelley is a true hero for little Stormie who if it wasn't for her, wouldn't be here today. We need more people like Crystal fighting for these innocent children, just because they might be sick, disabled, or have some setbacks does not give anybody the right to end their life before they've even been giving a fighting chance in this world!

This book is must read!

[Sandra Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really did like this book and I admire Crystal for the way she fought for you.

I think Crystal was an amazing woman who fought for this child who proved that doctors can be proven wrong. We should not put all our trust in them and should trust our own heart.

[Megan Root · Rating 3 out of 5]

quick interesting read. Really made me think of potential outcomes with surrogacy I never would have explored.

[Issi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fairly straightforward book about a complex and divisive subject; surrogacy and ultimately pro-life vs pro-choice. It's a book which flags up a number of subjects meriting discussion.

[gerri Kubinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gift from God!

So beautiful!!!! I could not stop reading it! You never know what the future holds!!! This is so heartwarming and the courage of a lovely lady!!!

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is most amazing about this book is that is true! What a brave woman Crystal is and I really applauded her courage in the decisions she made for the wellbeing of Stormie!

[Autum Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have been fortunate to watch this story

I have been privileged to watch Baby S grow up, until her passing this summer. Thank you for writing about your side as I watched the story from “Rachel’s” side. She sure was a spitfire!