Intended Parent from Middleville, Michigan, USA.
Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:
We started our path to parenthood ~5years ago, and have gone through a few rounds of IVF (both Own Egg & Donor Egg), in the USA, and Latvia. I have a blood clotting disorder (mild), but now also possible immune issues, making a full-term birth difficult.
How would you best describe yourself(s):
We are a couple in our 40's. We met later in life, in part as our careers and lives took us in different directions before we "collided". We have been together for +7yrs, and married for 3. I am a Research Scientist, and have a faculty appointment at a local University, my husband is a meteorologist. We love spending time in our garden, have an interest in music, and sing in a local choir, and love photography and travel.
Use this space to communicate a letter to potential Surrogates/Donors:
Dear Gestational Carrier, We are looking for someone who Latvian, or open to travelling to Latvia if needed. We have been trying to build our family for almost 5 years, and have yet to reach that goal. As you can imagine it is a difficult decision to move to GC, after you have tried yourself for a pregnancy. But life is funny that way, and everything is a transference of energy. After we moved on to donor eggs, that was the first time I have to accept "the most precious gift" from another woman. Can I accept another? Yes! We have an embryo waiting both in Latvia... Please reach out, if this sounds like it could be a match for you, I am new to this, and will have many questions. Many blessings, Mara
surrogate mother