Lisa, American Intended Parent in Layton, Utah, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

My husband and I have been trying for 4 years to have a child. We have wanted to start our family and raise a child in a loving and nurturing environment. We unfortunately have had 5 miscarriages through natural conception, IVF, and now with egg donation. I am told that I am just not able to carry to full term. We want to grow our family and have a child/children. This is why we are seeking a surrogate and to use our embryos.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

I am a loving and caring person who always tries to help and do good by others throughout work and my personal life. I am loyal and always there for friends and family. I am dedicated and committed to being on time and working hard to achieve things.

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

Dear Potential Surrogate: Our names are Lisa & Anthony Rigazio. We want to thank you as our potential surrogate for reading our letter. It is a truly courageous act that you are participating in to be a surrogate. It means the world to us that you would be able to carry our child for us, and allow us to begin our forever family. We hope that this letter will give you insight into who we are. We met and fell in love 8 years ago. Anthony has been in the US Air Force for 15 years. He is an avid lover of all types of music, he loves sports, and is loyal to his friends/family. Lisa is an Occupational Therapist who loves helping others both in & out of her profession. She loves to travel, and experience new things. She is a loving, caring person. The road to begin our family has not been easy. We have had 5 miscarriages and countless tries to have a baby, and our next step is through surrogacy. We have done a lot of research and have been advised that this is our best route at this time in our lives. Many children today do not get to experience love & admiration that we know we can provide for a child, and the gift that you would be able to provide for us as a surrogate would be the best blessing we could hope for. We would be involved in the pregnancy as much as possible, and hope to establish a warm & friendly relationship with you. We hope that you choose us to be on this journey with you! Thank you.