Alicia, American Intended Parent in Jackson, Missouri, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

May *** we became pregnant with our second child.We were very excited and overjoyed to add to our family.At 12 weeks we lost the baby, and our joy became devastation.On July 14th we went in for a routine D&C, but it was anything but routine.It turns out I had a placenta acreda, where the placenta attaches through the uterine wall.While performing the D&C, the placenta tore a hole in my uterus rupturing an artery.I began bleeding out, in order to save my life an emergent hysterectomy had to be done.I was 25. While we wouldn't trade the world for our son, we have always wanted a big family.We feel our hearts are just not complete and have more love to give another child.Since I can no longer carry children of my own we have chosen the journey of surrogacy.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

My husband and I have been together for 11 years and married for 10.We have one child, a son who's 7 years old.We are both energetic, fun people who enjoy the outdoors.Most of our spare time is spent with our family, our son is in Boy Scouts and a variety of sports.I am a neonatal ICU nurse, I absolutely love my job and could not picture myself in any other career.My husband works in Customer Service for a local factory.We are a strong Christian family who prays together daily.

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

I know the task you are offering yourself into is not an easy one.As a woman who longed all her life for lots of children and to have that dream shut down after one has been very difficult to deal with.I am so grateful that their our women like you who are so willing to offer up your womb to bring life back to dreams like mine.As a NICU nurse I know how precious and fragile lives can be, to see these little fighters as living miracles everyday is a true blessing.I know our hearts have room for more children and I know our son would be an amazing big brother if he was given the chance.Please take a chance on us.I hope our story touches your heart! I would love to hear from you and hope our family is a match for you.Even if we are not I pray the best for you and the family you do match.