ALANA, American Intended Parent in Southbury, Connecticut, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

We have been trying to have a child of our own for over a year. After going to the doctors and doing some investigating, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Unfortunately, due to this form of cancer I had to have a hysterectomy. I was heartbroken as our hearts have been already ready for a child and our dreams were taking away from us due to this awful disease. Luckily, it was stage 1 and everything was removed during surgery. I am completely healthy and our hearts are ready for a child. We would love to have a surrogate for this as we dream of having our own biological children.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

MY HUSBAND AND I ARE A HARD WORKING, OUT GOING COUPLE WHO DREAMS OF HAVING A FAMILY OF OUR OWN. WE LOVE TO TRAVEL AND EXPERIENCE NEW THINGS TOGETHER. I AM A TEACHER AT A 4TH AND 5TH GRADE SCHOOL AND AM THE LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST AT THE SCHOOL. MY HUSBAND IS A MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER. WE HAVE 3 NIECES AND LOVE THEM SO MUCH BUT AS MUCH AS WE LOVE BEING THE BEST AUNT AND UNCLE WE WANT TO HAVE BIOLOGICAL CHILDREN OF OUR OWN!

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

Dear Potential Surrogate Mother- My life was turned upside down last year. With each passing month I dreamed that I was pregnant, I would spend lots of money on pregnancy tests because I couldn't wait and wanted to know right away if we were pregnant. Unfortunately, month after month I was let down. After over a year we went to the doctor to see what was going on. At first, it was just polyps on my uterus, "no big deal" the doctor told me. We will remove those and it will be easier for you to get pregnant. I went in for a D&C surgery to remove them and two days later I got the call that changed my life forever. I had endometrial cancer. I went to multiple doctors to find out what I can do. After an MRI my worst fear came true. I needed a hysterectomy. Now, I have 3 nieces and I love them to pieces, but all I want is a child of my own. The decision to have the hysterectomy surgery was the hardest of my life. But I knew what good would it be to have a child if I was no longer alive to witness it. So I put on my brave face and went in for the surgery. I am not cancer free. Yes, that is great, but there is still a hole in my heart. I have a special place in my heart for my biological child and I yearn everyday for that wish to come true. I am seeking a surrogate mother that understands the hole I have in my heart and wants to give my husband and I the best miracle and blessing of all. We have so much love to give and we would be forever grateful to the mother who opens up their heart, and self to be a part of our family journey. This person would be forever a huge part of our family!