The weeks leading up to hearing from New York Surrogacy Center about a potential match meeting with potential intended parents were long which gave so much heightened excitement when we finally got an email with the profile of our potential intended parents.I read through the brief description of the family and then re-read it again three more times as my eyes filled with tears of joy. I opened the couple’s profile and felt an immediate connection with them and emotions I really never anticipated having at this point in the journey. I shared the email and profile with my husband, and he immediately also felt like this was the right couple to move forward with in the next step.
Once confirming that we would like to proceed with the Zoom match meeting, I anxiously anticipated the day and began planning what I wanted to say and ask of them. New York Surrogacy Center hosted the Zoom call and provided guided introductions and questions to keep the meeting on track. This was appreciated, although after the initial questions were completed, I felt like we could have chatted for hours. The connection was immediate and mutual for all four of us and we were 100% all in, first match for us. The intended parents shared that they had looked through several profiles and when they saw mine, they just knew that I was the right choice. This felt so very nice to hear.
There were multiple ironic connections that we all share that have made the beginning of this relationship feel stronger. After a few more things were completed on the intended parent’s end, we were given each other’s contact information and allowed to begin communication. This was also an exciting milestone! We have been slowly building our relationship and developing a rhythm of positive communication that has been great for both of us and that I hope continues if all goes smoothly with the next steps on this journey!
Throughout the journey I intend to continue focusing on my nutrition and activity. Learning more about fertility friendly foods and how to optimize overall health is keeping me busy while I wait for the next steps.
