Chris and Lee, British Intended Parent in Zug, Switzerland

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

Having a child is something we‘ve hardly dared to dream of, given how hard and complex it is for 2 men. This next step is exciting and terrifying because there is so much involved. We are definitely ready for it though. We just hope someone out there would be in a position to help us to achieve the dream of a family of our own.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

We have been married for 2 years but together for nearly 14. We are a British couple living in Switzerland. We have spent our lives together supporting each other through everything. Chris went back to University at 25 to become a doctor. Lee works as a web developer. Our relationship is strong and without wanting to sound cheesy we are totally devoted to each other. Now after years of study and a bit of travelling we have a wonderful home and are finally settling down in beautiful Switzerland. We have so much love to offer a child and we are in a secure position to start a family.

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

We love each other completely. When we think about the chance to raise our child surrounded by this love we it seems like an almost impossible dream. Either one of use would gladly go through a pregnancy and everything that it entails. Biology won’t allow that to happen though. We are in awe of how loving and selfless a surrogate mother is. To go through a whole pregnancy with the morning sickness and the cravings, the discomfort and pain of an eventual delivery. We have nothing but respect and love for anyone who willingly gives that gift. We will only strive to make a child into one thing - a happy, loving and respectful person. We don’t believe in forcing children to take on our own dreams for their future. We will support them in whatever they choose with all the protection and guidance we can give them. We are responsible and free-spirited people. The world is there to be discovered and celebrated by trying to make it that little bit better than you found it. Our child will be raised this way and will be bilingual. We hope this way they learn tolerance and respect for all people. We‘re not perfect. We struggle and we learn in life. Our guiding principle is love and kindness. We try to walk this path as best as we can. This is what we want to pass on to our little one. What would we say to you as the birth mother of our child? There are so many things. Our appreciation of your loving gesture is limitless. With us you can expect total support and respect. If you wish to be a part of our child‘s life then that is perfectly fine by us. If you need us to travel to you any time during the pregnancy we will be there. Because this is a loving gift you are giving and because of laws in our part of the world we cannot pay you in money other than to support you and look after you as much as we can reasonably get away with. What we can pay you with is love and respect. If you already have children you know what it feels like to have the joy of seeing your little one come into the world. We have never known that but we imagine the joy you could give us is beyond words. We don’t know how to express our admiration that you would consider helping us, but we know that you would be helping to create an awesome human being.