Jennifer and Leevon

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                <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large">OUR STORY</h2>             </div>
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                <div class="bb-theme-elementor-wrap bb-elementor-custom-family bb-elementor-custom-size bb-elementor-custom-line-height">               <p>My husband and I met through<strong> mutual friends</strong>. We used to hang out in the same group on weekends, and he’d occasionally come around. It took a little time, but<strong> eventually</strong> we started talking more, then texting, and before long, we were spending more time together, just the two of us. Our<strong> first actual date</strong> came not long after, and honestly, we’ve been<strong> inseparable</strong> ever since. It was during one of those early conversations, just the two of us, that I really started to see him differently. We talked about our<strong> hopes for the future</strong>, and one of the things that came up was having <strong>children</strong>. He comes from a big, blended family: 3 brothers, a sister, 2 half-brothers, and 2 stepsisters. I have 2 brothers myself. I remember telling him I wanted <strong>three kids</strong> so we could all still fit into a regular car. It felt <strong>easy and natural</strong> to talk about those things with him, and from early on, we knew<strong> family</strong> would be at the center of our life together. We then began the long ,<strong> heartbreaking</strong> journey to start our family. Through it all, my husband and I have grown <strong>stronger</strong> together. We’ve <strong>supported</strong> each other through school, grief counseling, and support groups like Angel Babies. We talk about the son’s we lost, <strong>Brandon</strong> and <strong>Phoenix</strong>, often. We imagine what they’d be doing now. We find <strong>comfort </strong>in keeping their <strong>memories alive</strong> through events, community, and the small ways we honor them every day.</p>              </div>              </div>
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                <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large">WHAT LED US TO SURROGACY</h2>              </div>
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                <div class="bb-theme-elementor-wrap bb-elementor-custom-family bb-elementor-custom-size bb-elementor-custom-line-height">               <p>Our journey to parenthood has been filled with both <strong>hope</strong> and <strong>heartbreak</strong>. After getting married in 2018, we began fertility treatments when we weren’t getting pregnant on our own. I responded well to oral medications and became <strong>pregnant </strong>on our second round, but tragically, our first son,<strong> Brandon,</strong> was born at <strong>21 weeks and 4 days</strong> after my water broke unexpectedly. He lived for 30 minutes. We never received a clear explanation for why it happened. A few months later, we began trying again, but the pandemic made treatments slow and difficult. After six IUIs, none of which were successful, we moved forward with IVF. We created <strong>two embryos</strong>, our fresh transfer didn’t take, but our frozen transfer did. That pregnancy brought so much <strong>hope</strong>, but sadly, my water broke again at <strong>19½ weeks</strong>, and our second son, Phoenix, was born. After that, I had a transabdominal cerclage placed, a more <strong>permanent</strong> and higher-level intervention, but even with that, I no longer feel <strong>physically</strong> or <strong>emotionally</strong> safe trying to carry another pregnancy. The risks are just too high, and the <strong>grief too deep</strong>. We still have the <strong>dream</strong> of becoming parents and building our family, and that’s what led us to surrogacy. We’re pursuing this path not because it was easy, <strong>but because it’s our way forward</strong>, one filled with hope, love, and the belief that our future child is still meant to be. We’re <strong>incredibly grateful</strong> for the possibility that someone might be willing to help us carry this <strong>dream</strong> into reality.</p>              </div>              </div>
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                <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large">OUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS</h2>             </div>
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                <div class="bb-theme-elementor-wrap bb-elementor-custom-color bb-elementor-custom-family bb-elementor-custom-size">             <p>Outside of our journey to become parents, we both have hobbies and interests that bring us<strong> joy</strong> and help us stay <strong>grounded</strong>. I love listening to <strong>audiobooks</strong>, especially when I&#8217;m doing things around the house or on the go. I also enjoy trying out new recipes. There’s something really <strong>comforting</strong> about cooking, especially when it turns out great. I have a Cricut that I use to make all kinds of things, but most <strong>meaningfully</strong>, I make memory bears for families in our community who’ve experienced loss. It’s a small way I can offer <strong>comfort</strong> to others walking a similar path. My husband is more into <strong>hands-on</strong> hobbies. He builds Gundam models and plays online games with his brothers. It’s a nice way for them to stay <strong>connected</strong> even when life gets busy. We both <strong>love to travel</strong>, especially around California. We’re hoping to visit Japan and Italy someday. We were frequent Disneyland passholders and would love the chance to visit the Disney parks abroad, too. <strong>Volunteering</strong> with Angel Babies is something really close to our <strong>hearts</strong>. After Brandon and Phoenix died, they supported us in ways we’ll <strong>always be grateful</strong> for. We now give back by helping with their Walk committee and co-facilitating support groups for other grieving families. I’ve built a<strong> deep connection</strong> with the organization and plan to continue supporting their work however I can. In my job, I also provide grief support to families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, including sleep-related deaths before age one. On a <strong>lighter note</strong>, we’re also <strong>big foodies</strong>. We love trying out new restaurants, tracking down our favorite food trucks, and spending weekends at local events or farmers markets. It’s even better when we can bring our family along!</p>                </div>              </div>
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                <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large">HOPES AND DREAMS FOR OUR FUTURE CHILD</h2>             </div>
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                <div class="bb-theme-elementor-wrap bb-elementor-custom-color bb-elementor-custom-family bb-elementor-custom-size">             <p>We hope our child grows up feeling<strong> deeply loved</strong>. We want them to be kind, not just in how they treat others, but in how they see the world. We hope to raise them with a <strong>sense of curiosity</strong> and a love for adventure, especially through travel and learning about the world around them. We imagine a childhood full of<strong> fun, exploration, and strong family connections</strong>. Our families mean a lot to us, and we look forward to our child growing up surrounded by cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, building those <strong>bonds </strong>and making <strong>memories</strong> together. We also want our child to grow up with a strong sense of <strong>identity and pride</strong> in the cultures they come from. Sharing family traditions, food, language, and stories is something we’re excited to pass down. Most of all, we hope to build a relationship with our child that’s grounded in trust and open communication. We want them to feel<strong> safe</strong> coming to us with anything, big or small, and to know that <strong>their voice</strong> will always matter in our home.</p>                </div>              </div>
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                <h2 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large">WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A MATCH</h2>                </div>
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                <div class="bb-theme-elementor-wrap bb-elementor-custom-color bb-elementor-custom-family bb-elementor-custom-size">             <p>We see surrogacy as more than just a path to becoming parents, it’s a deeply<strong> personal </strong>and <strong>emotional</strong> journey that we hope to walk together with someone we can genuinely connect with. We would love to build a <strong>meaningful relationship</strong> with our surrogate, one rooted in trust, respect, and open communication. Throughout the pregnancy, we hope to stay in regular contact, whether through calls, texts, or video chats, just to check in, <strong>share excitement</strong>, and offer support. We&#8217;d like to be present for important milestones, especially the big appointments like the anatomy scan, whether in person or virtually.<strong> Being involved</strong> in those moments <strong>means so much</strong> to us. If our surrogate is comfortable, we’d love for them to be part of the baby shower and maternity photos as a way of <strong>honoring their important role</strong> in this journey. That said, we completely respect their boundaries and comfort level, our goal is for the relationship to feel <strong>natural and mutual,</strong> not pressured. Even after the baby is born, we hope to <strong>maintain a friendship</strong> and connection. We&#8217;d be happy to meet up from time to time if that feels right for everyone. At the end of the day, we’re hoping for a relationship that feels <strong>genuine</strong>, thoughtful, and<strong> supported</strong> on both sides.</p>               </div>              </div>
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                <div class="bb-theme-elementor-wrap bb-elementor-custom-color bb-elementor-custom-family bb-elementor-custom-size">             <ul><li><p class="cvgsua"><span class="oypena"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">Names:</span></b></span><span class="oypena"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt"> Jennifer and Leevon </span></span></p></li><li><p class="cvgsua"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt"><span class="oypena"><b>Location:</b> Fresno, CA</span></span></p></li><li><p class="cvgsua"><span class="oypena"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">Number of Embryos:</span></b></span><span class="oypena"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt"> 2 PGS tested </span></span></p></li><li><p class="cvgsua"><span class="oypena"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">Agency/Management Team:</span></b></span><span class="oypena"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt"> The Biggest Ask</span></span></p></li><li><p class="cvgsua"><span class="oypena"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">Fertility Clinic:</span></b></span><span class="oypena"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt"> Women’s Specialty and Fertility Clinic</span></span></p></li><li><p class="cvgsua"><span class="oypena"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">Surrogate Compensation:</span></b></span><span class="oypena"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt"> Medium/High</span></span></p></li><li><p class="cvgsua"><span class="oypena"><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">Requirements: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt">ASRM guidelines</span></span></p></li></ul>                </div>              </div>
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