Edward, American Intended Parent in Issaquah, Washington, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

I want a surrogate who is genuinely interested in helping me make these dreams come true. Since I am gay, it starkly limits my options for having children. It is for this reason that I am searching for a surrogate mother to carry my child. Another reason that I want to have a baby via surrogate is that the child will most likely have my blood type in case something happens.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

I am looking for a surrogate who can give me a child to raise and love. I am a 42-year-old male wanting to open his doors to a beautiful newborn. Originally from a close-knit family, I would like to instill this same caring nature in my newborn child. Some of the biggest problems that our society faces (in my opinion) are the deterioration of family values and lack of empathy for others; I refuse to let that happen with this child. I have a bachelors in mechanical engineering, with a minor in Mathematics. I bought my own home in Issaquah and I know what it means to provide a financially stable, well-educated, and healthy environment in which to raise children.

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

I am looking for a surrogate who can give me a child to raise and love. I am a 42-year-old male wanting to open his doors to a beautiful newborn. Originally from a close-knit family, I would like to instill this same caring nature in my newborn child. Some of the biggest problems that our society faces (in my opinion) are the deterioration of family values and lack of empathy for others; I refuse to let that happen with this child. Being a family-oriented man, I strongly desire to begin building a family of my own. Because my parents had me late in life, I need to have a child soon, so they can still have grandchildren. They are a very supportive resource and ecstatic to hear about this exciting development. I have a bachelors in mechanical engineering, with a minor in Mathematics. I bought my own home in Issaquah and I know what it means to provide a financially stable, well-educated, and healthy environment in which to raise children. Besides school and work, I immensely enjoy reading, cooking, camping, gardening, exercising, kayaking, hiking, and most of the out-of-doors activities available here in the Pacific Northwest and Seattle area. Overall, I would like to live a healthy and well-rounded life. I do not smoke, and drink almost never. My main goal in life is to be a success and strike a comfortable balance between life and work by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This child will always be my first priority, above all else, without exception. I will raise them in a loving, nurturing home, and encourage them to be loving, compassionate, and tolerant to all. I will raise them to be respectful of others and to foster a love for learning. I want a surrogate who is genuinely interested in helping me make these dreams come true. Since I am gay, it starkly limits my options for having children. It is for this reason that I am searching for a surrogate mother to carry my child. Another reason that I want to have a baby via surrogate is because the child will most likely have my blood type in case something happens. Should you decide on accepting this surrogacy for me, I would like to keep in contact with you, if at all possible. It is not a requirement, and my feelings won’t get hurt if you decide not to. I just think that it would be nice to have the biological mother of the child around, should they ever need you. Also, if you decide to be a part of the child’s life, I will cover any and all responsibilities between the two of you, so you can be there for them without fear or worry. However, something you absolutely cannot do is smoke, drink, or take medications that would otherwise be harmful to the baby during your pregnancy. Also, if you decide that you are interested, my home will be open to you for the term of your pregnancy if it suits you. Now for the unsavory part. While I am financially stable, it would be unfeasible to pay what most surrogates are asking these days. I’m not requesting that you do this for charity; we will cover any and all costs associated with your pregnancy (e.g. clothes, medicines, vitamins, doctor's visits, life insurance) plus whatever fee that works as compensation for your participation. Also, like I said before, I would be more than happy to have you live with us for the duration of your pregnancy and its recovery. That's all I have to say for this humble and earnest request. If it sounds like something you would be interested in, please respond to the attached information. Even if you don’t, just know that I am very thankful for people like you in this world, who are willing to work with someone like me that cannot make a family by themselves. Please, let me know if you have any further questions or concerns. Thanks so much for your time, – Edward.