gemma, British Intended Parent in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

Its hard to know where to start...I was born without a cervix. I have had over 30 operations to correct the problem, some went well, others sadly did not. The surgeries have left me with severe scar tissue and Endometriosis and a very damaged womb, my ovaries are fused to my womb and my cervix is attached to my stomach. My egg supply is basically zero and my cervix is not strong enough to support the weight of a healthy growing baby. My husband and I did try for a child, but after 7 years of pain and a very bad miscarriages, we knew it was time for us to start looking into other options. After a lot of thought, we believe a surrogate would be the best choice for us as it would allow us to be a family from the start and be involved in a pregnancy through someone eases eyes. A woman who can make us a family would be our Guardian Angel, we would want to stay in contact and be friends with them, as to be able to give this gift is the greatest thing on earth, and that's the kind of person I would be honoured to know and call a friend for life. I need a traditional surrogate, as I have no real eggs to use, I am in awe of woman who can do this naturally and i truly believe that there is someone out there who can make our dreams come true. I also believe Traditional is more healthy for the surrogate and baby as its a very natural process that will not effect any future fertility of the surrogate, i have done sooooooo much research on the subject, and traditional just seems like the most healthy way for all parties, but that is just my opinion.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

I am a 35 year old, married woman who is very outgoing and hard working, I have a degree in Literature and have just finished my Masters In Cultural studies, I am currently planning my PHD but taking a year off to concentrate on making a family. I love baking and sewing and often make cookies and cakes for the people at my work. I also love reading, writing and spending time with my nieces and nephews. My husband and I both have a large family that are very supportive of us and are plans for a family they cant wait for us to be parents. My husband is my best friend, he is supportive and loving and can always make me laugh, I am truly lucky to have him in my life. We both love travelling and learning and spending time with our family. We both would love a child to share our passions with and to complete are almost perfect lives.

Use this space to communicate a letter to potential Surrogates/Donors:

Dear potential surrogates, What we are asking from you can not really be put into words, but I am going to give it my best shot. My husband and I are looking for a Traditional Surrogate to help us become the family we already know we are. We have longed for this for so long that the pain has become part of our daily lives. like a hole that wont go away or a wound that refuses to heal... You are an amazing person for even considering this gift, and I am in forever awe of your strength and compassion and ability to share this kind of love and joy. My husband and I live in the North of England, we would happily pay to travel to you or for you to travel to us. We want to make this process as easy for you as possible as we know and understand that what we are asking of you is huge, but your gift would be forever grateful with us. If you would consider us we would be honoured to know you, please leave a message on my profile page and I will privately message you back as soon as possible to discuss things in ore detail. thank you for everything and good luck n your journey, with or without us. Mr & Mrs Niemand-James