SILVIA, Kenyan Surrogate Mother in Nairobi Area, Kenya

Why I want to be a surrogate mother:

The love of pregnancy- During my pregnancy journey had uncomplicated pregnancies and loved every minute of it. Self Confidence - Giving someone a chance to have their own family and raise their own child, and that’s really something extraordinary. By having achieved this, my self-confidence will surely achieve new heights Financial Boost - In order to get paid. Gift of Life - Need this chance to give a gift that no one else can. Giving my loving people the chance to start a family of their own when they’re incapable of doing so themselves.

Description of myself:

I am 22 years of age. A mother of one. I am passionate about my work. Because I love what I do, I have a steady source of motivation that drives me to do my best. In my last job, this passion led me to challenge myself daily and learn new skills that helped me to do better work. I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenges and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive towards. I am not comfortable with settling, and I am always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness. I am highly organized. I always take notes, and I use a series of tools to help myself stay on top of deadlines. I like to keep a clean workspace and create a logical filing method so I am always able to find what I need.

My letter to intended parents:

Dear Intended Parent(s), It’s incomprehensible to think we do not know one another personally, because, at this moment, our lives are wholly intertwined. I understand the surrogate selection process is delicate, and I am honored you’ve entrusted me to play such a significant role in your journey. It was undoubtedly challenging for you to make a decision based solely on the information and images in a database, but rest assured I am fully committed to helping you feel confident in your selection throughout this process. As your surrogate, I will strictly adhere to the guidelines set forth in our agreement to maximize your chances of success and am pulling for a positive outcome upon the completion of this cycle. The unknown can be scary, and right now, you’re probably feeling as though a major aspect of your future is in limbo. Please know that, with each injection, I’m envisioning the best-case scenario for your family. During early morning blood draws, I close my eyes and picture favorable numbers being reported in the afternoon, which will lead us closer to our common goal. And when I enter the hospital on retrieval day, I will hope the procedure yields positive results, as I’ve been rooting for you since the moment I found out I was selected to be your donor. Thank you for this remarkable privilege. Warmly Silvia Juma.