Ali, American Intended Parent in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

I gave birth to my beautiful son Ethan when he was 31 weeks old in February *** went into complete heart failure while I was pregnant due to a misdiagnosed heart condition.It had taken us four cycles to get pregnant with Ethan, and the doctors told me that I needed to end the pregnancy at 21 weeks.I refused to terminate, and Ethan was born nine weeks early.He is healthy and doing wonderfully! I went on to receive a heart transplant on July 10, *** feel like I was put on this earth to be a mother, and I would love to have Another child.However, being pregnant again would put me at high risk for going into rejection of my heart, so therefore I am seeking out a surrogate to help us.It had taken us for cycles to get pregnant with Ethan, and the doctors told me that I needed to end the pregnancy at 21 weeks.I refused to terminate, and Ethan was born nine weeks early.He is healthy and doing wonderfully!

How would you best describe yourself(s):

I am a very positive, upbeat, and outgoing person.I have high energy and really consider myself to be full of life.I have a new appreciation for health after getting a heart transplant last year.I love to be with my family and friends.I enjoy yoga and fitness, and I am a therapist and wellness coach.

Use this space to communicate a letter to potential Surrogates/Donors:

I believe that anybody who has it in their heart to even consider being a surrogate is truly an amazing spirit.I would be so honored to know someone who would help us have a child.Thank you for taking the time to be reading my story