Intended Parents in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I am a pediatrician with a special interest in the health of vulnerable children such as kids living in poverty, foster kids, First Nations populations, and immigrants and refugees. I love to dance, cook, read, and write. On the 1 hand, I am a voracious reader and can’t put a book down once I’ve started it. On the other hand, if you see me on a dance floor, you’ll find that I have some serious rhythm. My husband is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Most of his work currently involves reconstructing different areas of the body after cancer removal or trauma. He is also part of the pediatric liver transplant team, and has travelled to Ethiopia twice for surgical missions in which he operated on patients with severe burn injuries and children with cleft lips/palates. He love playing sports, especially hockey. He has played ice hockey since grade school and still play weekly in both an ice hockey and ball hockey men’s league. He also loves listening to music, and traveling the world.

We have tried multiple IUI treatments as well as 2 IVF cycles. The first cycle resulted in a pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage. This was devastating for us. Nevertheless, we decided to try again. Following the second IVF cycle, I suffered severe migraines from the hormone therapy, which required me to be off work for several months and be on a number of medications. These medications are not allowed in pregnancy thus we have been unable to use our 3 precious embryos. We have had consultations with specialists and they have recommended against any further hormone therapy, leaving us to explore surrogacy. Since we met, we have shared a love of children, and have envisioned a home with children laughing, running around, and filling our hearts with love.

To the strong and compassionate women who would consider surrogacy, Thank you!! It is because of you that our hopes of becoming parents may 1 day be realized. We have been together for 10 years, and married for 6. We have endured infertility treatments and have experienced both hope and loss in our journey to become parents. We are now at the point where we need a surrogate mother’s generous help to build our family. by T about her husband: A has the most paternal instinct that I've ever observed in a man. I often find him sitting on the couch looking at videos of our nieces and nephews and smiling. Aside from his family, the thing that brings A the most happiness is holding a child in his arms. My friends call him the "baby whisperer" because he can quiet an upset child, or soothe an angry toddler with his patience, love, and compassion. His desire to parent is very strong and his ability to love is boundless. by A about his wife: From the time I first met T, I was struck by her commitment to family. Taking care of family has always been a priority above all else, and she is the person that keeps our extended family happy and healthy. She has dedicated her life to the wellbeing of children through her profession as a pediatrician. T loves children. She would make an amazing mother… her motherly instincts are so strong and natural. She just knows what to do. I love watching her interact with our young nieces and nephews it gives me a glimpse into how she would be with our own child. Our child will be so lucky to have her as a mother, as I am so lucky to have her as my wife. It has been a challenging and painful road, especially watching family and friends around us celebrate additions to their families. While we have been happy for them and have developed strong attachments to their children even becoming godparents to some of our nieces and nephews, it has taken a toll on our own hearts. We have been very lucky to have such a supportive family that has helped us throughout this journey. This journey has also helped us to become a strong team that supports each other and emphasizes each other’s strengths. We have also developed more tolerance for the loss of control that comes with infertility, and have learned to trust and have faith that things will work out. We continue to have a strong desire to build our family, to nurture, love and teach our child as our parents did for us. And this is where we are now, looking to you for help in our journey to become parents. Sending peace and warmth.

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