Dear you,

We don’t know your name yet, but the fact that you are here, reading this, already means more to us than we can put into words. Maybe something small brought you here. Maybe something much bigger. Either way, thank you for taking a moment to step into our world.

We are Yvette and Patrick. And for more than 12 years now, we have been carrying one shared dream with us. A dream that has never really softened, only grown stronger over time: to become parents.

When we think about that dream, it’s not something abstract. It’s incredibly vivid. We picture small footsteps on the stairs early in the morning. Sleepy Sunday mornings where time slows down, and the three of us stay in pyjamas just a little longer. Pancakes on the table, laughter in the kitchen, a child who crawls onto our lap without asking.

We imagine the firsts. First words, even if we don’t understand them right away. First steps, slightly wobbly but full of determination. The kind of moments that most parents talk about so casually, but that feel like everything to us.

We dream about family days out, like visiting a place full of wonder and imagination, where a child can believe in magic without hesitation. Watching their eyes light up, seeing the world through their perspective. But just as much, we long for the ordinary days. Bringing them to bed, reading the same story over and over again, a small hand reaching for yours without thinking.

Those are the moments we miss. The life we feel was always meant to be ours.

For a brief moment, we came very close to that life. We were expecting a baby boy. We allowed ourselves to fully step into that future. Until everything changed. We lost our son at 30 weeks. At the same time, Yvette became critically ill due to a severe infection. What followed was a period of fear, loss, and survival. It left a silence behind that never fully disappears.

There is a space in our hearts that will always belong to him. The pain of saying goodbye doesn’t fade, it simply becomes part of who you are. And alongside that pain, there is an ongoing longing. A quiet, persistent feeling of what should have been. If anything, that longing has only grown stronger over the years.

What we didn’t lose, though, was each other.

That experience changed us, but it also deepened our connection. We learned how to carry both grief and hope at the same time. How to keep moving forward, even when the path is uncertain. And how much love we have to give.

Over the years, we have tried everything within our reach. We have faced setbacks, disappointments, and moments of doubt. But we are still here. Still believing. Still ready.

When we discovered the possibility of surrogacy, something shifted again. A quiet kind of hope returned. The idea that there are women out there, women like you, who even consider helping create a family like ours… it still moves us deeply.

To us, that is not just generous. It is extraordinary.

We are not looking for perfection. We are looking for connection. For someone who feels, somewhere inside, that this could be a meaningful journey to take together. Someone who sees not just the process, but the people behind it.

We imagine a journey where we can be open, honest, and supportive of each other. Where there is room for laughter as well as the emotional moments. Where you feel seen, respected, and cared for, every step of the way.

And we would genuinely love to get to know you, and your family too. Because let’s be honest, anyone who raises someone with a heart big enough to even consider this… we’re pretty sure we’d like them as well.

We hope for something that goes beyond just the pregnancy. Not out of expectation, but because something this special naturally creates a bond. The child we dream of will grow up knowing their story, knowing the incredible woman who helped make their life possible.

We know this path can be complex. We have felt that ourselves. But we also know how much beauty can live alongside the hard parts.

If you are reading this and feel even the smallest spark, we would love to get to know you. No pressure. Just a conversation, and a chance to see if something meaningful could grow from there.

Because after all these years, we are more than ready. Ready to take that step. Ready to begin that adventure. Ready to finally welcome a child into a home that has been waiting for them for a very long time.

And maybe, just maybe, that path begins with you.

With warmth and gratitude,
Yvette & Patrick