Jennifer, American Surrogate Mother in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, USA

Why I want to be a surrogate mother:

Becoming a surrogate has been on my heart for years. I have had my tubes tied and do not wish to have any more children; however, I would love the opportunity to be able to carry a child for someone who is not able to do so on their own. This decision is something I have prayed about and contemplated for a long time, and I feel confident that this is the right time in my life to embark on this adventure and amazing opportunity.

Description of myself:

I guess I would consider myself an extroverted introvert. I can seem shy when meeting new people, but once I become comfortable -- I am very outgoing. I have a small circle of friends, and I like to keep it that way. I prefer quality over quantity when it comes to relationships and I'm selective on who, what and where I put my energy towards. I enjoy being playful, funny and sarcastic; however, I also enjoy connecting on deeper levels and having meaningful conversations and experiences. I can have a good time sitting on the couch watching a movie with my kids, going skydiving or hanging out by a fire with a couple of great friends. I am a single mom to four amazing kids. I have a 19 year old daughter that has moved about 2.5 hours away to attend nursing school; a 16 year old son that has just started driving and is on the powerlifting team at his school; an 11 year old son that thankfully balances out his gaming activities with his love for reading; and a 6 year old son who is the classic crazy, silly youngest child that loves to drive his siblings crazy and has his mama wrapped around his finger. Our home is a little chaotic and my ability to be unphased by being shot with a nerf gun is impressive to say the least. I’m currently trying to set up my Alexa to say, “Stop running in the house!” and “Leave your brother alone?” when it hears loud footsteps or arguing. But I am happy to announce that I have finally found a successful chore chart system… but please do not ask me how many times I have made that announcement in the past. HOWEVER, on the rare occasion that things are quiet, I find myself missing the noise and I wouldn’t trade my life for anything!

My letter to intended parents:

I am going into this without a set expectation of looking for specific qualities, personality types or parenting styles when matching with intended parents. I just know I want the intended parents to truly appreciate the amazing process of growing this tiny human and have a desire to experience the different milestones throughout the pregnancy. I want to send pictures of my growing belly and videos of their baby kicking. I want to be able to calm their fears and let them know what I am eating for lunch if it's on their mind. This will be THEIR baby, and I want them to feel connected as much as possible throughout each stage of the pregnancy. I want the opportunity to ensure them that their baby is growing and thriving in a safe place until they can hold them in their arms. I truly feel that if I can match with someone who desires to be a part of the pregnancy journey on an intimate level, that every other quality of a great parent will already be there.