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Intended parents

Zahabia Asgar Bharmal

Doing their journey in Canada
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About them

Hi! We're Zahabia and Moiz, and we're excited on this journey of trying to grow our family. Being parents has always been our dream and we are hoping to connect with an incredible woman who wants a connection built on kindness, trust and mutual respect. We hope to built a lasting, meaningful relationship with her and we promise to support, appreciate and celebrate her every step of the way.

Relationship status

Married

We got married right before COVID lockdowns started; I guess we were lucky in a way! We've known each other since about 2019, and although our relationship has had its ups and downs, our bond has only grown stronger and deeper with time.

Fun fact: We met via our families since our cousins are married to each other!

After we got married, there was a period of time where we were involuntarily separated for almost a year, due to COVID affecting visa processing and travel. This was a difficult time, but technology meant we could keep in touch virtually, and we were overjoyed when we were finally able to meet each other in person.

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Their journey

Home area
103 Silver Aspen Crescent, Kitchener, ON, Canada
Approximate area
Journey country
Canada
Financial preparedness

As a single-income household, we understand the importance of proper financial planning on this journey. We are committed to being financially responsible, transparent and proactive in discussing expenses with our surrogate. Our priority is to ensure she feels supported, respected and well cared for throughout the process

Embryos
Yes.

We have 4 genetically-tested embryos.

Clinic
Trio Fertility
What they're looking for
Their hopes and requirements for a surrogate
Requirements

Our clinic recommends that the surrogate be in excellent physical health; must not use tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs; prior deliveries 4 or less; prior C-sections 2 or less; 30 or younger; BMI of 35 or less; partner must consent to screening; she must be free of communicable diseases.

The relationship we hope to build

Our ideal surrogate would minimize processed foods (we understand that cravings happen!), eat a healthy diet, not consume alcohol and get regular exercise. She would be warm, loving and someone we can build a relationship with.

Vaccination information

Our ideal surrogate would be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19 vaccines.

Views on termination

If medical concerns arose during the pregnancy, we would want to discuss the situation openly with our surrogate and medical professionals before coming to a decision, always approaching it with compassion and respect for our surrogate’s health, well-being, and autonomy.

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The intended parents

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Zahabia Asgar Bharmal(She/Her)

32 years old
Communicates in

English

Occupation

Budding Entrepreneur

Religion

Non-religious

Sexual orientation

Straight

Fun facts about me

I grew up in Chennai, a big, busy city in India, and I speak four languages.

I was very sporty in school and won first place in shot put! I also played throwball in interschool competitions, and sang in the school choir too.

I grew up with birds, so it's no surprise that I have two parrots of my own today. I was also very close to my grandma, and many of my favourite childhood memories are with her.

As a kid, I was always at my sister's tail. I'd overhear her on the phone making plans with her friends and report straight to my dad, who would call her and say, "You're not going anywhere without taking Zahabia with you." She would cry and plead, and in the end she always had to take me along haha.

I have so many fun childhood stories, including my nicknames. One of my cousins called me "half eyebrow" because of the scar on my left eyebrow that I got when my brother was playing cricket and the ball hit me on that eyebrow.

This wasn't my only childhood adventure since when I was five, I fell from the first floor and ended up with a head injury. Thankfully I'm still here to tell these stories!

Interests and hobbies

Family is everything to me and I love spending the day with my loved ones. I absolutely adore being around kids, they bring so much fun and energy to everything! I love gardening, and I'm always trying out new recipes in the kitchen! I like going for walks with Moiz, and playing video games is how we both love to relax.

I'm a big animal lover too. My two parrots, Rio and Ash, keep me laughing every day and I also love playing with my neighbour's dog Daisy. I'm a very friendly person and I love meeting new people and making new friends.

What friends say
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My friends would say I'm the bubbly one with a good sense of humour, but also someone who knows when you need more than just a laugh. They would tell you I'm a good listener, that they can come to me about anything, and that I'm there when they need comfort or a helping hand.

They'd also say I'm a natural with kids. I'm very close with my nieces and nephews, and I love listening to them, playing with them and making them feel special and heard. My cousin, who is also one of my best friends, says I treat her son like my own.

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(He/Him)

38 years old
Communicates in

English

Occupation

Manager, Cybersecurity

Religion

Non-religious

Sexual orientation

Straight

Fun facts about me

I speak four different languages and have had a lifelong interest in cosmology and space.

I once had a particularly crazy bout of bad luck where, in the span of 2 weeks, I had to deal with two car insurance claims and one home insurance claim! I was half-expecting a loyalty card from my insurance provider...

Interests and hobbies

I've been a sci-fi and fantasy book addict as far back as when I was 10 and picked up my first Asimov book from my school library. From Dune and Star Wars to Mistborn and Game of Thrones (and everything in-between), I've read it all and if I haven't, I've probably heard of it!

I love tinkering with my small computer lab at home (sometimes to my wife Zahabia's dismay when the Wi-Fi goes out!).

I enjoy long walks in nature with Zahabia, or just snuggling next to her on the couch while we watch our favorite TV shows (currently Ted Lasso!). Fall is my favorite season of all: There's just something about the cool weather, the leaves and the smell of pumpkin spice that does it for me.

What friends say
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My friends would say I'm a man of few words, unless I know you well, then I get a lot chattier! They would also say I've got a wealth of wide-ranging, practical knowledge and insights to share about topics like home ownership, personal finance and my local community. They'd say I'm a "gentle giant" whose gruff-looking exterior hides a person with much love to give. My friends would say I'm devoted to my wife and that our banter and how we interact shows how much we love each other.

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