Jennifer, American Intended Parent in Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

Because of the intense chemo that I went through, I am unable to produce eggs, conceive or carry a child.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

My name is Jennifer and I am married to an amazing, loving, dedicated husband, father and US Soldier, Tony.We were married on November 11, *** and have two wonderful children.Our daughter, Galilea, is 6 years old and our son, Henry, is 4.We have always known that we wanted a bigger family, maybe 3 or 4 children, but nature had a different plan.In *** just after my husband returned from a deployment to Afghanistan, I was diagnosed with Leukemia.Because of all of the intense chemotherapy that I went through, I was pushed through menopause at the age of 30.I was absolutely devastated to learn that I cannot conceive or carry any more children, but I know in my heart that we will be blessed with another child.Our family is wonderful and fulfilling, but it just doesn't feel complete.I am a stay at home mom, doing everything that I can to nurture, love, and teach my children.

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

Dear perspective surrogate mother, We would be so blessed if you would carry a child for us! We would need a traditional surrogacy, and we would like to do a private surrogacy, meaning not going through an agency, so that we can bless you financially directly, rather than compensate a middleman.It would also be wonderful if you have health insurance, or state funded insurance to allow for more compensation to go to you.We would hope to be as involved as we can in the pregnancy, attending appointments, getting to know you, having you get to know us, and being there for you in any way that we can to support you through this journey! Please help us to complete our family!