sherri, American Intended Parent in Traverse City, Michigan, USA

Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:

We have been married for several years and are unable to start a family together. We have been heart broken over two miscarriages but feel hopeful that this is our next best option. It is our biggest wish to have a child and our lives feel incomplete at this point.

How would you best describe yourself(s):

My husband, Erik and I are a fun, quirky couple that are actual high school sweethearts. (Cliché I know but true.) We have been married for many years now and are unable to start a family. I am positive that we would be great parents- we're both genuine, compassionate, loving people. We are non-smokers\ non- drinkers and are generally very healthy. We love the outdoors- kayaking, hiking and biking but are just as comfortable at home reading, hanging out with our dogs, playing video games and decorating cakes. Erik and I are both nerdy, creative people who happen to also be best friends. The only thing we need is someone to help fulfill our dream of having a family.

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

First off I want to thank you for taking the time to read this. The fact that you are wanting to be a surrogate mother to our potential child is amazing and heart warming and so many other things. Please know that if you decide to do this for us you can be absolutely confident that we will surround that child with tons of love, support and encouragement. We are from Michigan which has strict surrogacy laws- we can pay for medical bills, travel, etc. But nothing else. I hope this doesn't deter you from selecting us. We hope to hear from you and thank you again for taking the time to learn a little about us.