Dear prospective Surrogate:

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter and for even considering being part of such a meaningful journey. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine this would be the path to growing our family, but we are so deeply grateful for the incredible gift you give to families like ours. You are truly doing something extraordinary, and we don’t take that lightly.

I’d love to share a bit about us, Amber and Patrick, and the life we’ve built together.

P and I met online in early 2021. From our very first date just a few weeks later, it felt like we had known each other forever. We’ve truly been best friends ever since. Together, we’ve experienced so much in just a few short years; laughter, travel, quiet nights at home, and some of life’s hardest moments. In 2022, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and together we walked through every step: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and oral treatment. We waited to get married until later in 2024 so that I could look and feel like myself on our wedding day, a day that reflected not only our love but the strength and resilience we built together.

We live in the Atlanta, Georgia area, with our two eleven-year-old pups, Jack and Jolene, who are very much a part of the family. P works for the city in a nearby community, a role that suits his love for leadership and his calm, steady nature. He loves to cook, try New England IPAs, catch live music, read, and cheer on the University of Alabama. I work at a nonprofit that serves children with chronic and terminal illnesses. It’s work that fills my heart and grounds me in gratitude every day. Outside of work, I love Pilates, making sourdough, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and, of course, Bravo nights on the couch. I’m a proud Florida Gator and that may be the one thing we firmly disagree on. 

Our journey to parenthood has been a winding one. I’ve never been pregnant, but the dream of becoming a mom has been with me for as long as I can remember. In January 2020, during my divorce, I learned I wasn’t able to freeze my eggs. After the divorce was finalized in March 2022, I planned to start my fertility journey, but my cancer diagnosis just a few months later changed everything.

P and I created embryos at the end of 2024, and after completing treatment in January 2025, we started our fertility journey, but my uterus never fully recovered. In August 2025, we attempted an embryo transfer, but it was cancelled when we learned the lining of my uterus was unresponsive. Because my cancer was hormone-positive, extended estrogen treatments to try to heal it would increase my risk of recurrence. It was a heartbreaking moment, but our hope to grow our family has never wavered. Surrogacy gives us a beautiful path forward.

We hope to build an organic, warm relationship with the person who helps bring our child into the world. We imagine being present for major milestones like the transfer and big appointments, while also giving you space to experience the pregnancy in your own way. Our child will grow up knowing their story, one rooted in love, strength, and two families coming together to create something miraculous.

This child will join a home filled with laughter, resilience, kindness, and probably a few dog toys scattered around the floor. Thank you for even considering walking this journey with us. You are giving families like ours the greatest gift imaginable, and we are endlessly grateful.

With love,

A & P

A + P Intended Parents Ready to Match