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. Currently I am 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. However, 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. But 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.