Intended Parent from North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:
My pregnancy with my now 4 year old almost killed me and it left me with permanent spinal damage. I am mostly ok now but I am not allowed to get pregnant again as it could paralyse me. We always wanted 3 children and we see the silver lining of having a gestational surrogate through IVF and being able to ensure a girl this time. We like to see the positives in situations!
How would you best describe yourself(s):
We are a very happy family. I am from England, my husband is second generation British from Hong Kong. We are both in our early 30s. My oldest son is adopted from Kenya and our second son is biologically ours but I cannot carry our last child. We live in England. My husband is a programmer and I am a business consultant after obtaining a degree in law. We have 3 cats :)
Use this space to communicate a letter to potential Surrogates/Donors:
Hello and thank you for reading this far. My husband and I are very happily married with two wonderful boys. Our oldest was adopted from Kenya and is now 7 and our youngest is 4. Maybe we seem greedy for wanting a surrogate to help us have a third child, but I have no family beyond my husband's family and always dreamed of having a home filled with love and laughter. It breaks my heart that I cannot carry to term ever again, and that I will never get to experience breastfeeding (my youngest had feeding problems), but I also see the positives of IVF with a gestational surrogate and making our dream of a little girl come true too! My in-laws (mother, father, brother, and his wife) all live VERY close and we spend a lot of time together. Family time is a cornerstone of our existence. I want my children to grow up surrounded with love and support. My husband and I have made it through some massive hurdles and with life finally stable, I want to make our hopes a reality. This will be our last child. We like to travel and our children will grow up seeing and knowing the world. Education is very important to us, and making sure our children have interests is vital. My oldest does gymnastics and swimming, and my youngest wants to learn karate. Please help us if you can find it in your heart to consider a couple who already has children. At least you will know we how good we already are as parents and the happiness and love we will bring to the child you will help bring into this world! We are hoping to find a surrogate who might wish to live in England with us for the pregnancy so you can enjoy our healthcare and support, and so we can keep both you and our daughter safe and healthy. Helping our family grow will bring so much joy to the lives of so many people. Thank you for considering us. Reminder that we are looking for a surrogate to carry my eggs and my husband's sperm (gestational).
