During the matching process, I was sent two couples profiles to read over and then asked to approve of them and select my top choice. At the psychological screening with the counselor she had asked if I would prefer a local or international couple. The agency does deal with many international couples, because unlike the US, many other countries have laws against surrogacy. And although I wouldn't have been against working with an international couple, I think it would have felt harder to form a relationship with them. So, I was happily surprised to find out that both profiles that were sent to me were within a 2 hour drive from us. However, It was heartbreaking to read about both of their struggles with infertility and I immediately wanted to help them both. I could only chose one couple in the end though, so I went with the first essay that I read. It seemed that this couple was open to forming a relationship with the surrogate and her family, not just during the pregnancy but maybe even beyond. That was important to me. And although I do not expect to become best buddies for life or anything, I have hoped to be able to hear updates every now and again and see pictures of the baby that I helped bring into this world. And I felt like the first couple was definitely open to that, so my husband & I selected them as our 1st preference. I still remember the date I approved their profile, February 13th. A nice little match right before Valentine's Day. And lucky for us, they selected me too.
In early March, we got to meet the couple. The counselor was there to help assist with questions and to break the ice a little. We all sat down for lunch together and discussed why we all chose the surrogacy path. They seemed like a great couple, and I was anxious to help them with their desire to start a family.
Up next... meeting the doctor!
~The Baby Fairy
