Erin , American Surrogate Mother in Coeur D Alene, Idaho, USA

Why I want to be a surrogate mother:

I feel I was meant for it. I would love to give the gift of helping complete a family to the right individual(s). I will be very grateful for the experience of getting to share in such an amazing experience. Im at a place where I do not want another child of my own but I would like to have another pregnancy. I love being pregnant; the journey, the changes, the miracle of it. It is a good way for me to further support my children while continuing to stay home with them. They are my first priority. I first decided I’d like to be a surrogate when I was 19/20 but knew that it wouldn’t be a good idea until after having my own kids. I ‘forgot’ about it until a few months ago as it became the right time for me to be able to.

Description of myself:

I am positive, calm, caring, and attentive. I appreciate moderation and balance. I like to stay active and eat well. I am a single, full time mom and an entrepreneur. I have a very safe and stable home and environment. I don’t smoke or do drugs and only have the very occasional glass of wine with dinner. I keep good company. I have an appreciation for modern medicine and doctors when they are needed but will always go with what is available in nature first. I have two kids, ages 5 and 3, and had them both with a midwife at a birthing center with zero medical interventions. I have had zero complications with my pregnancies and births and prefer to keep doctor involvement to only what is necessary. I am very fertile and have always had a regular cycle and am sensitive to changes in my body.

My letter to intended parents:

Hi, I don’t know what it’s like to be in your shoes so I can only imagine which is what I do. I try to put myself in your position in my mind of how I would feel to have someone else growing my child, what would be important to me, and the importance of being able to fully trust them through the entire process. In my position I feel a big responsibility in knowing who I am helping to provide a child for and that you will have the child’s needs as your priority always. I am sensitive to your needs and concerns. I welcome ALL questions and appreciate direct communication from you and the invitation for the same in return. I want you to be involved all the way through as it is YOUR pregnancy and child. I’m already crying tears of joy thinking of seeing your face when you first see your baby....