← Back to Blog
Julie & Bri
<div data-elementor-type="wp-post" data-elementor-id="19927" class="elementor elementor-19927" data-elementor-post-type="post">
<section data-particle_enable="false" data-particle-mobile-disabled="false" class="elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4bb86c1a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default" data-id="4bb86c1a" data-element_type="section" data-e-type="section">
<div class="elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default">
<div class="elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7edebbef" data-id="7edebbef" data-element_type="column" data-e-type="column">
<div class="elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated">
<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-21de84db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="21de84db" data-element_type="widget" data-e-type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default">
<div class="elementor-widget-container">
<p> </p><p>OUR STORY:</p><p>When Bri and I first met it was during a cold winter blizzard in Buffalo <strong>(go figure!)</strong>. Through conversation we instantly knew we had so much in common and were a <strong>great pair</strong>. Julie being a <strong>teacher</strong> and Bri a<strong> nurse</strong> we both shared a common <strong>desire to serve our community. </strong>As time followed and discussions progressed, one very important thing was clear, we both wanted a family (children)! Upon getting married, we decided to start our IVF journey. We went through a <strong>very challenging 3 years</strong> where we completed various cycles and multiple failed transfers. After surgeries, testing and evaluations we both were coming across infertility issues such as <strong>RIF</strong>, <strong>PCOS</strong> and <strong>endometriosis</strong>. The turning point in our journey was when our physician suggested looking into other avenues such surrogacy/gestational carrying.<strong> We know we are not ready to give up! </strong>Determined to bring our little one into the world, we are extremely hopeful that we can do just that with the help of a <strong>selfless</strong> individual. <strong>We are grateful for the opportunity to journey through surrogacy with someone who can help us bring our biggest dream of motherhood to fruition.</strong></p><p>OUR INTERESTS:<br />In our spare time, Julie & I <strong>volunteer</strong> for a non-profit called <strong>Buffalo Cares</strong> where we foster dogs that come from a tough situation and are in need of a home. We are <strong>both active individuals that enjoy running, kayaking, riding our bikes</strong> and going for<strong> long walks</strong>. <strong>Julie is very creative.</strong> Some of her favorite things to do artistically are <strong>pottery </strong>and <strong>painting.</strong> Julie also invented a large hopping game called<strong> jWAY </strong>for kids that she is very passionate about and works on on the side. <strong>Brianna loves a good puzzle</strong>, <strong>book</strong> or spending time running around with her <strong>nieces and nephews</strong>. We also both love a good house project and seeing it come to fruition from start to finish. Our ideal night is spending quality time with friends and family.</p><p>WHAT LED US TO SURROGACY:<br />We began our IVF journey fall of 2021 and since then have unfortunately had <strong>4 failed transfers of all 5 PGT tested euploid embryos.</strong> We have done two full cycles of IVF. Our physician at CNY Fertility has suggested we look towards a surrogate due to having <strong>implantation issues</strong>, <strong>PCOS</strong> (Brianna) and <strong>endometriosis</strong> (Julie). In Brianna’s case, she has gone through testing and even a laparoscopic surgery to see if there is anything hindering implantation. They haven’t found anything and she has fallen into the category of <strong>“unexplained infertility.”</strong> This has been a <strong>challenging</strong> road both <strong>emotionally and physically</strong>. We have euploid embryos ready and are hoping someone will help us bring our little one into this world!</p><p><img class="alignnone wp-image-19920 size-large" src="https://thebiggestask.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_4618-Juliana-Curtis.webp"" alt="" width="640" height="823" data-wp-editing="1" /></p><p>HOPES AND DREAMS FOR OUR FUTURE CHILD:<br />Our <strong>biggest</strong> hope and dream for our child is that they will grow up to be <strong>happy and live a fulfilling life. </strong>We want our child to have opportunities such as exploring sports, clubs, activities and going to college. We want them to know <strong>they are supported and loved.</strong> It is very important to us that whatever dream our child has, we will help guide them and support them through. We also dream that our child grows up with a good set of <strong>morals</strong> and <strong>values </strong>that are instilled in them.</p><p>FAMILY TRADITIONS AND VALUES:<br />There are many special traditions both Brianna and I share that we plan to pass down to our child. When we think about some of the traditions that mean the most to us and bring us the most joy, they span from <strong>carving pumpkins on Halloween</strong>, to <strong>decorating Christmas cookies around the holidays</strong>. Some traditions that are not necessarily big holidays but are just as meaningful are as simple as having <strong>family dinners</strong> each night, a <strong>walk to the local zoo</strong> which is a few blocks away and <strong>cooking family recipes</strong> together such as Eileen’s (Julie’s mother) famous potato pancakes! Whether big or small, we are so excited to celebrate and pass down a variety of traditions to our child.</p><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19921 size-full" src="https://thebiggestask.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_5464-Juliana-Curtis.webp" alt="" width="468" height="308" /></p><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-19921 size-full" src="https://thebiggestask.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IMG_5906-Juliana-Curtis-scaled.webp" alt="" width="468" height="308" /></p><p>WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A MATCH:<br />During the journey, we would <strong>love some updates</strong> after appointments via text, and we would like to be able to come to an appointment here and there <strong>IF</strong> our surrogate is not too far away. Not all appointments, as that would not be possible, but having the option to maybe attend some would be nice. Most likely our work schedules wouldn’t allow us to attend all appointments but even <strong>a video of the heartbeat</strong> happening on the screen or of the other ultrasounds would be so great. After the baby is born, we would like to stay friendly and in touch if they would like to via text or social media. We wouldn’t want to lose the ability to work with a surrogate though if they just wanted privacy for appointments.</p><p>EXTRA INFORMATION<br /><strong>Names: </strong>Juliana & Brianna<strong><br />Location: </strong>Buffalo, NY<strong><br />Number of Embryos: </strong>4 PGS Tested<strong><br />Agency/Management Team: </strong>The Biggest Ask<strong><br />Fertility Clinic: </strong>CNY<strong><br />Surrogate Compensation: </strong>Medium/High<strong><br />Requirements: </strong>ASRM guidelines</p> </div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
</div>