G’day from Melbourne, Australia! We’re James and Blake, who met in 2015 through what we call ‘the old-fashioned millennial way’ – a dating app. Our first date at an Italian restaurant led to hours of conversation, and nine years later, we celebrated our wedding in April 2024 at a beautiful winery in Blake’s hometown.

Blake works as a commercial lawyer in government, supporting public education initiatives, while James is a General Practitioner, caring for families in our community. Outside of work, we love exploring Melbourne’s hidden cafes with our dog Ember, who’s definitely claimed the best spot in our bed! Our weekends are filled with family catch-ups, James practicing his Italian and Spanish, and occasional karaoke sessions where Blake carries the tune for both of us.

We’re fortunate to have 14 high-grade embryos currently in the process of being exported to CReATe Fertility Centre in Toronto, where they’ll undergo PGT-A testing to ensure their health and viability. This next step in our fertility journey fills us with hope and excitement. We’re fortunate to have incredibly supportive families who are thrilled about our path to parenthood.

Growing up in warm, loving homes has shaped our dreams of creating our own family – one full of curiosity, acceptance, and double the dad jokes. We understand what an extraordinary commitment surrogacy is, and we’re committed to building a meaningful relationship based on openness, transparency, and genuine connection.

Blake’s analytical and organizational skills beautifully complement James’s empathetic nature, creating a partnership built on mutual respect and deep love that we hope to extend to our surrogate and this incredible journey of bringing our future child into the world.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our story. We’re grateful for your kindness in considering us on this remarkable journey towards becoming parents.