Intended parents

Baden Colt

Doing their journey in Canada

About them

We're Baden and Zane, parents to a daughter named Scottie (20 months, born via gestational surrogacy).

We're total foodies and love travel, spending time outdoors (less so when it's freezing out!), making new friends, animals, and making the world a better place through fertility advocacy.

We're the couple behind the @notmytummy account, where we shared our incredible first surrogacy journey, and we're excited to begin journey number two!

Relationship status

Married

We met in university (Baden was 18 and Zane was 20) and have been inseparable ever since. We share a love of deep conversation, politics, comedy, and nature.

We've been together for

More than 10 years

Kids today

Our daughter Scottie was born in 2023 with the help of our amazing first surrogate, Ashley.

Their journey

Home area

184 Combe Avenue, North York, ON, Canada

Approximate area

Journey country

Canada

Embryos

Yes

Clinic

Create Fertility Centre

Agency

Not using an agency

Lawyer

Sara Cohen

What they're looking for

Their hopes and requirements for a surrogate

Requirements

Between the ages of 21-42 In great health Finished building your family Have had healthy, uncomplicated pregnancies No more than 3 prior c-sections

The relationship we hope to build

We hope to build a close relationship, attending appointments and allowing our families to spend time together. Our ideal match is located in Ontario. Documenting elements our surrogacy journey, on a time delay, is also a part of our experience. We would love to match with someone who is comfortable with our desire to share some elements of the journey publicly.

Vaccination information

We would prefer that our surrogate receives vaccinations recommended to her by the fertility doctor and OB-GYN. Additional vaccinations are at her discretion.

Views on termination

We would consider a termination in the case of risk to a surrogate's health, as well as in the case of a catastrophic medical condition incompatible with independent living. In such a circumstance, we would work with our surrogate to receive second (and third) medical opinions but would prefer to make the final decision as a couple. We would expect that a surrogate would respect our wishes. Our embryos have undergone pre-implantation genetic testing.

The intended parents

Baden Colt(She/Her)

33 years old

Communicates in

English

Occupation

Marketing Consultant

Fun facts about me

I like to joke that I have fun facts that read like two truths and a lie. I was once bit by a monkey, I swam in the ocean while being circled by over 50 hammerhead sharks, and I know more animal fun facts than you'd guess.

Interests and hobbies

I am a social butterfly - I consider my batteries recharging around my friends and family. I love trying fun new restaurants, spending time with my extended family, and taking long walks with my husband, dog, and daughter. When I'm lucky enough to travel, you can find me traversing the globe. I love experiencing new cultures.

I also love being in the water. I am an enthusiastic, albeit novice, scuba diver. I used to swim competitively as a kid, though now you're more likely to find me in the shallow water of a lake with a Diet Coke in hand relaxing on a summer day.

What friends say

“
My friends often call me a 'golden retriever' because of how social and upbeat I am. I am passionate about giving back to my community (I do a lot of work with Fertility Friends Foundation), and spend a ton of my time with family.
”

(He/Him)

34 years old

Communicates in

English

Occupation

Consultant

Interests and hobbies

I'm a foodie and family man. In summer, my happy place is on a boat in Georgian Bay.

What friends say

“
Loyal and funny.
”

Their story

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