TO OUR CANADIAN STAR!

To the one who will make our dream come true.

Hello from the south of France! We are Sabrina (44 years old) and Joffray (38 years old), a couple from France who have been together for 8 years. Thank you for taking the time to read our letter and get to know our story.

It all started back in 2007, when Sabrina was 27. After undergoing a gynecological surgery, she and her partner at the time had to start IVF treatments, as a natural pregnancy was not possible. After 6 unsuccessful inseminations and 3 IVF attempts, the stress and disappointment eventually led to the end of their relationship.

It took 10 years before Sabrina found love again. One January evening, while out with friends, our eyes met, and it was clear—an instant connection!

Our first major project together was renovating our home, an important step in building our future family. For three years, we juggled renovations with our professional lives—Joffray as a pharmacist and Sabrina as a nurse in a rehabilitation center. Both of us are deeply dedicated to caring for others, which is reflected in our careers.

We share a love for nature, hiking, biking, and animals. Joffray is passionate about sports and gardening, while Sabrina is an excellent cook and the rock of our family. She always finds the right words to encourage or comfort.

We’ve already started to expand our family with our two little dachshunds, Otis and Nala, who bring us so much joy. But despite the happiness they provide, our desire to have a child grows stronger every day.

After several unsuccessful IVF attempts (4 in total), we began to lose hope of creating a family. In November 2021, during a family dinner, Joffray’s mother mentioned surrogacy. She spoke about a distant cousin who had pursued surrogacy in Ukraine. After taking the time to research and reflect, we made our decision, with the guidance of Joffray’s mother, who led us down this path.

Canada was the natural choice for us. The way surrogacy is organized there aligns with our values. As an added bonus, Sabrina’s brother has been living near Montreal for several years.

Where are we in our journey now? For over a year, we have been traveling back and forth to Canada, where we are being cared for by Create Fertility Center in Toronto. The incredible team, led by Dr. Librach, has been guiding us through this process. He warned us that it would be long and difficult, and he wasn’t wrong. Out of our 18 embryos, 2 have been genetically tested and are ready for transfer. We chose to test the embryos to ensure the safety of both the child and the Surrogate.

We hope our story resonates with you and that you will join us on this wonderful journey to bring our long-awaited first child into the world. A fresh, welcoming room is already prepared, waiting for their arrival.

All our love,

Joffray & Sabrina (and Otis & Nala)