Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering such a generous gift. We can’t imagine a more meaningful act of kindness, and we’d be honoured to share this journey with you.
About Us
We’re Carlos and Graeme, a loving couple from Vancouver, BC. We’re family-oriented, active, and always ready for our next adventure. We met four years ago playing soccer with Out for Kicks, Vancouver’s LGBTQ2+ friendly soccer club, where a few clumsy tackles and shared laughs sparked something special.
Since then, we’ve built a life filled with laughter, love, and exploration—traveling to over 30 countries, playing soccer, pickleball, and spikeball, and spending plenty of quality time with friends, family, and our beloved dog, Whisky. We look forward to sharing all of these adventures, big and small, with our future child.
Family and Roots
Even though Carlos grew up in sunny Spain and Graeme in beautiful Canada, our childhoods had a lot in common: both filled with support, laughter, and strong family ties. Family has always been the center of our lives.
We’re the luckiest guncles to Sally, Emma, Elara, Ava, and Cameron. Carlos is the big brother to a wonderful sister who’s now married with two adorable baby girls. Graeme is the youngest of three brothers, both happily married — one with a daughter, and the other with a daughter and a son.
Our parents have always been our biggest cheerleaders, and they’re already campaigning to be “best grandparents.” Whether we’re in Spain, Canada, or somewhere in between, family gatherings mean laughter echoing through the house, big home-cooked meals, and stories that bridge continents.
Our families couldn’t be more supportive of our dream to become parents. We know our future child will grow up surrounded not just by us, but by a whole team of loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who can’t wait to welcome them with open arms.
Our Dream of Parenthood
As a same-sex couple, we’ve always known that becoming parents would be a little different for us, and that it would take finding the right path and the right people to make it happen. While we don’t have children yet, the dream of building a family together has been in our hearts for years.
After a lot of thought, preparation, and some very exciting steps forward, we’ve chosen surrogacy as the way to grow our family. We’re working closely with a wonderful fertility clinic and have embryos ready to go!
We feel so lucky to live in a time and place where surrogacy is possible (this is not the case for many!), and we’re deeply grateful for the chance to share this journey with someone who is willing to help us make our dream of parenthood a reality. For us, it’s more than just a process — it’s the start of a lifelong connection built on trust, respect, and shared joy.
Our Home and Community
We live in a bright, spacious home in a friendly, vibrant part of Vancouver, BC. Our neighborhood is filled with parks, playgrounds, and green spaces, with the beach and mountains just a short trip away. We love that our neighborhood is lively, but still has a true sense of community.
We picture our child’s life here: bike rides along the seawall, hikes with our dog Whisky, soccer in the park, birthday parties with friends, and cozy Sunday dinners with family. Vancouver really offers the best of both worlds — big-city opportunities and a close-knit community feel.
Our Work and Daily Life
Carlos is a professor at the University of British Columbia, a role he loves for its flexibility and stability. Graeme is a project manager at a local engineering firm, where he enjoys bringing people and ideas together.
Life at home is active but balanced. We play sports, go hiking or biking, and then wind down with cooking, movies, or board games. Sundays are sacred: takeout + a movie = best tradition ever.
And of course, there’s our fur baby Whisky — gentle, playful, and always ready for a cuddle. She’s in training for her future role as “big sister,” and we’re confident she’ll pass with flying colors.
Supporting Our Surrogate
From the very start, it’s important to us that our surrogate feels cared for, respected, and appreciated. We will cover all expenses related to pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery so she can focus entirely on her health and well-being.
But for us, support means more than finances. It means checking in, sending encouragement, being present at appointments (if she’d like), and celebrating milestones together. We want her to know she won’t be alone on this journey.
After the birth, we’ll make sure she has the time, care, and resources she needs to rest and recover.
Building a Relationship with Our Surrogate
We’d love to have a relationship with our surrogate that feels natural and genuine. During the pregnancy, we imagine staying connected through regular updates, messages, and visits when possible, and celebrating milestones together — from the first ultrasound to the day we meet our baby.
After the birth, we’re open to staying in touch in whatever way feels right for her — photos, updates, even visits if she’d enjoy that. We know this journey builds a special bond, and we’d be grateful to carry that forward.
Above all, we want our surrogate to feel appreciated and cared for, and we’re happy to shape the relationship in a way that feels comfortable for everyone involved.
Thank You!
If we’re lucky enough to be matched, we promise to support you every step of the way and to make sure you always feel valued and appreciated.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for helping make our dream of becoming parents possible.
With gratitude,