Amanda, American Surrogate Mother in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Why I want to be a surrogate mother:

I want to be able to give a family a baby. As a mother I know the joy a child brings and the value of love. I couldn't imagine life without a child especially because having kids is something I have always wanted. The whole 9 months carrying my child was SO easy. I had no problems and actually really enjoyed it. It would mean so much to be able to do that for someone else.

Description of myself:

It is so hard to describe yourself to someone without being able to use facial expressions. I would describe myself as an outgoing, caring, loving, giving and strong woman. i would also say I am a mother. Along with being a mother that means I am.... patience, easy to forgive, good at multi-tasking and I can sometimes be an overachiever. I am a pleaser. I am a nurturer.

My letter to intended parents:

Dear potential intended parents, I have so much to say that I feel as if I could write a book. Let me start by saying "Thank YOU." Thank you for taking the time to look at my page, thank you for trusting me and thank ypu for giving me this opportunity. I want you to know that just like I am doing something for you that you are ALSO doing something for ME! This is something I have always wanted to do. I can't begin to imagine the pain you feel. How empty and hopeless things may seem. I would love to lift that feeling and replace it with love and joy. I put myself in your shoes and cry.... I know I need to help. Lets be strong together. Lets do this together. When things get hard remember that I want to help you JUST AS MUCH as you need the help. Love, the lady that would love to help.