We met in our early 20s through mutual friends while we were in college, and we’ve been inseparable ever since. Over the years, we’ve navigated life’s ups and downs together, which has only strengthened our bond and deepened our commitment to each other. Finding one’s other half has truly been a blessing.

Now, 16 years later, we’re excited to begin the next chapter of our lives by becoming parents. Our journey has been filled with love, laughter, and fond memories, and we can’t wait to bring those same values into our family life.

We were both raised in close-knit families, where love, support, and shared values played a central role. These experiences shaped our belief in the importance of family and the joy that comes from building meaningful relationships. Our parents instilled in us the value of creating a happy and fulfilling life, which we aspire to pass on to our own future children. Family is at the heart of who we are, and we truly look forward to creating beautiful memories together with our little ones.

We faced a tough journey when Mary was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Thankfully, she has been cancer-free for almost three years now. Through it all, we have remained hopeful and strong. We decided to try IVF and were lucky enough to have 10 healthy frozen embryos, each one bringing us closer to becoming parents. We are truly excited to find a surrogate to make our dream of having a family come true, and we are filled with gratitude for this opportunity to start this journey.

We both grew up in vibrant communities, Mary in Jersey City, NJ, and Enrique in Union City, NJ, which shaped our values and love for family. Now, we are excitedly in the process of purchasing a home and carefully exploring cities known for their excellent education systems. Our goal is to provide our future children with the best opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive. We are committed to creating a warm and nurturing environment filled with love, support, and new family traditions.

Mary

I grew up in an Italian/Irish household. I have one older brother and one younger sister. Family time mostly consists of cooking for one another spending quality time sharing a laugh and having game nights. Growing up I had a very close relationship with my mom. I spent many hours staying up late listening to her tell stories about her childhood and playing board games with her. There wasn’t a time I didn’t feel loved. I idealized her growing up because she was such a strong and loving woman and I knew I would want to be like her one day. A little more about me some of my favorite hobbies are spending quality time with my fur baby Evie aka baby Evie. I also enjoy traveling to places I have never been, reading books, playing games, and watching TV and movies. I graduated in Media arts so generally love everything about movies and TV ( I could talk for hours) I also like cooking and love to watch cooking videos to perfect my cooking abilities.

Enrique

I grew up in a Chilean household with one younger brother. My family is very large and events are usually held at my uncle’s restaurant to celebrate with the family. I have one nephew which I adore and visit as much as possible. Family time is important to me I make it my goal to be a part of life events for my family as growing up, my family has always been there and supported me. I graduated with a degree in electrical/computer engineering and I love to build things with my hands whether it be a computer, model kits or other things. I find enjoyment in creating things that I hope to share with my children someday. I also am in the National Guard where I have learned the importance of structure and responsibility. My favorite hobbies are watching/reading Anime/Manga, exercising, playing video games, and learning new trades.

We are dedicated to supporting our surrogate during/after our journey. We also want to make sure they have everything they need to recover after giving birth. Our goal is to build a trusting relationship so they feel valued and cared for every step of the way.

We want to have a strong and open relationship with our surrogate during and after the pregnancy. We plan to stay in touch regularly, sharing updates and celebrating milestones together. We will make every effort to be involved as much as possible and stay connected throughout the pregnancy.

After the baby is born, we’d love to stay in touch through messages, calls, or occasional visits. We want our surrogate to feel like a part of our family’s journey while ensuring they feel comfortable with whatever level of contact works for them. Building a friendly and respectful relationship is important to us, and we’re excited to share this experience together in a way that feels right for everyone involved.

We truly appreciate the selflessness it takes to take on this journey, and we want you to know just how much we admire and appreciate you. It means everything to us that you would help us on our path to parenthood. We’re really excited about the opportunity to connect and build a genuine relationship as we work together to create a loving family. Your support and kindness touch our hearts deeply, and we look forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you.