Meet Elliott & Marius
Intended Parents – Geneva Switzerland
Elliott and Marius met through a mutual friend in the summer of 2012 and ended up spending most of that summer together. Marius was drawn to Elliott’s open mind and playful personality, while Elliott remembers Marius’s smile and how readily he laughed at his jokes. They’ve been together ever since and now call Geneva, Switzerland, home. Elliott is an art teacher, and Marius is an environmental engineer.
On weekends, you might find them hiking in the Swiss mountains or gathered around a table playing board games with family and friends. Elliott loves to paint and draw, while Marius gives his time to several associations. They’ve also worked together on a new home, where they look forward to making memories with the people closest to them.
Elliott and Marius have dreamed of becoming dads for years. They want their children to grow up knowing the full story of how their family came to be. After exploring their options, they chose Canada because they appreciated the care and consideration given to everyone involved. They’re working with CReATe Fertility Centre, where they have 16 PGS-tested embryos, and plan to transfer one at a time.
They previously matched with a surrogate and spent several months getting to know her. When she learned she couldn’t safely carry another pregnancy, they understood that her health came first. Although it was difficult to start over, they’re hopeful about meeting someone new, with family and friends who’ve supported them from the beginning.
From Switzerland, they’d love to stay in touch through video calls and messages, finding a rhythm that feels comfortable for their surrogate. If possible, they hope to spend the final months of the pregnancy and the first months of their baby’s life in Canada. They’d love to be there for the birth if their surrogate is comfortable having them there. Once they’re back home, they’d be happy to keep sharing news and milestones and let a friendship grow naturally if she’d like that too.
When Elliott and Marius picture life as dads, they imagine exploring mountain trails, making art together and seeing what their child gets excited about. Most of all, they look forward to being there through the good days and the hard ones, listening, sharing a laugh when they can and watching their child become their own person.
Quick overview on a few things you need to know about becoming a surrogate in Canada:
You must be a female of 21-49 years of age
Have delivered one or more child(ren) of your own
Have experienced healthy pregnancies and births
Lead a healthy lifestyle and be physically/mentally healthy in general
Surrogates in Canada are:
Reimbursed all of their expenses. (average $20,000-40,000)
Can apply for 15 weeks of maternity leave (if eligible)
Have independent legal representation and a legal contract
Will travel to the Intended Parents clinic - all costs covered
Intended parents are people that cannot have children without your help. We have intended parents all over the world that are waiting for you. YOU could be the one that helps them have their dream of a family!
To get started on your path as a surrogate, please email Michelle@canadiansurrogacysolutions.com or visit our Surrogates or Surrogate FAQs page to learn more.