Kaya, American Intended Parent in Stewartsville, New Jersey, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

My husband & I are long-time sweethearts who are married. We are excited to experience parenthood, but have recently discovered that while I am able to get pregnant, I cannot carry a child to term. We have already completed IVF & have embryos ready for transfer. I pursued my education and career first; now we both are ready and focused on starting our family! I am a child & family therapist & licensed psychologist.I work diligently to help children and families each day. I want to experience the joy of raising a child/children & am positive gestational surrogacy is the right option for us.

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

Hello! My husband and I have been trying to conceive for some time. My doctor discovered that I am not able to carry a child due to uterine abnormalities. We have already gone through IVF and have embryos ready for transfer. We just need to find the right surrogate to carry our little miracle. Fertility issues run in my family, so my best bet, my sister, is not an option. We are seeking an independent surrogate as we cannot afford to utilize an agency; but truly want to experience parenthood.We are located in New Jersey, but are open to working with a surrogate anywhere in the United States. The NJ fertility clinic would prefer the surrogate be 30 or under (but there is leeway with good health), BMI of 32 or less, no significant medical or mental health conditions, has successfully given birth without serious complications. I would like a surrogate who is raising a child already. We will be the first couple in our family to ever pursue surrogacy. Until 6 mos.ago, we thought I would be able to carry children myself. However, even after two myomectomies for fibroid removal, my uterus is considered fragile. Our main goal is to parent our biological child & surrogacy is our best option. Please consider working with my husband and me. If you are available or know anyone who is of good character and may be interested in becoming our gestational surrogate, please let me know! I look forward to hearing from you either way & thank you for all that you probably have already done to help other couples achieve parenthood. A gestational surro with surrogate insurance would be a wonderful bonus!!! Sincerely, Kaya