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Intended parents

Buddy Bell

Doing their journey in Canada
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About them

G'day from Down Under!

We are Buddy (33) and Murray (34) from Canberra, Australia – a couple of high school sweethearts who met and fell in love in 2008 and haven’t looked back! We believe that if you have love, everything else will follow and have spent almost two decades (more than half of our lives) together proving this is true.

Our partnership is based on a shared sense of humour and values of respect, strong communication and making the most of every moment. We are proud and grateful for the adventures we’ve shared so far and after getting married in 2022, we knew we were ready to take on biggest adventure of all – turning our dynamic duo into a terrific trio.

Having both grown up in large families and a strong sense of community, we have always known that starting a family of our own is a dream that we wanted to pursue. While our careers in the Federal Government have taken us from our small country town to the nation’s capital, we have remained deeply connected to this dream and feel blessed to have built a diverse network of amazing friends and family who are all equally as excited for this journey.

We are very easy-going, fun-loving people. While we love experiencing new things and will try anything once, you will most often find us hiking/running, playing tennis, cooking some of our favourite dishes together, or immersing ourselves in travels near and far. We also find great pleasure in the little things like relaxing with a book, a good sit-com or just sitting down with friends to a good wine and chat. No matter what we do or where we are, we can always find the lighter side – even being accused of having witty banter and an infectious sense of humour!

We formally started our journey in early 2024 which took us to Canada in November 2024 to create our embryos. We are now looking for that one special woman who will be our partner in this great big adventure and change our lives forever.

If we sound like your kind of people and you think we would make a great team, please reach out. We are open books and love meeting new people. We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you into our lives!

Relationship status

Married

We met in high school in a small country town (Gunnedah) famous as the birthplace of Miranda Kerr. We have been together for 18 years in June 2026, and finally got married in our favourite city, New York, in June 2022.

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Their journey

Home area
54/124 John Gorton Drive, Coombs ACT, Australia
Approximate area
Journey country
Canada
Financial preparedness

Before we started our journey it was important that we were ready to welcome a child into a safe, loving and stable home to ensure we can provide them with the best upbringing possible. We are fortunate that our hard work and commitment has enabled us to find success, purpose and fulfilment early in our careers, have had amazing life adventures together and know that we are now in a position to take this next important step.

We understand that this journey is a significant commitment for us and our surrogate and are of course prepared to cover all reasonable expenses to ensure our journey together is comfortable.

Embryos
Yes.

We were lucky enough to match with a Canadian egg donor, which resulted in 17 embryos between the two of us (7PGT-A tested; 10 not yet tested).

These are patiently waiting for us at Victory Reproductive Care's clinic in Windsor, Ontario.

Clinic
Victory Reproductive Care
Lawyer
Embury and West
What they're looking for
Their hopes and requirements for a surrogate
Requirements

We are excited to work closely and form a strong connection with our surrogate and while we are totally open when it comes to meeting the special person we will share this journey with, our clinic has set some requirements for who we match with.

 ·    Canadian Citizen willing to travel to Windsor for transfer

·    Age 20-45

·    Less than 6 pregnancies

·    No more than 3 previous caesarean sections

·    No significant obstetrical history

·    BMI <35

·    No smoking, vaping, drugs or marijuana

·    No more than 2 antidepressant agents, but cannot use serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

·    If you have not had a child of your own, willing to undertake extensive counselling

The relationship we hope to build

We are both very fun loving, caring, open and accommodating people who accept people from all walks of life and will respect any boundaries. We find our friendships bloom when there are both common interests, and when people can introduce us to new activities or topics.

When it comes to a relationship with our surrogate, we are open to let a relationship blossom naturally ensuring they are comfortable and supported as a paramount. We would prefer a surrogate are open to some contact throughout the child’s life. However, the level of contact is completely up to them. We are open to forming a bond and friendship with them or just to provide updates, whatever they are comfortable with without limiting the child being able to ask questions as they grow.

Vaccination information

We are both fully vaccinated but believe in choice. We are open when it comes to vaccinations and prefer to follow advice from the medical team on when a vaccination would be required and any danger it poses to the surrogate and child.

Views on termination

We believe in doing what is best for the surrogate and child and will follow advice from the medical team. We want to ensure the risk to the surrogate is minimised and would not choose to terminate unless it was a life-threatening condition or would result in a poor quality of life for the child.

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The intended parents

Buddy Bell photo

Buddy Bell(He/Him)

34 years old
Communicates in

English

Occupation

Public/Civil Servant

Religion

Non-religious

Sexual orientation

Gay

Fun facts about me

These are a few of my favourite things:

Movie: Mrs Doubtfire

TV Show: How to get away with murder

Song: Glitter in the Air (P!nk)

Singer: Dolly Parton

Musical: Chicago

Food: Laksa

Sport: Tennis

Colour: Yellow

Country: Vietnam

Book: Eat, Pray, Love

Historical Figure: Queen Victoria

Personality: Introverted Extrovert

Season: Autumn

Interests and hobbies

Travelling - Domestically and Internationally

Tennis

Hiking

Running

Cooking

Knitting

Thrill Seeking Adventures

Quality time with loved ones

Theatre/Shows/Concerts

What friends say
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Funny. Smart. Stylish. Cook. Mindful.

"You boys are a soiree of nature; clever, brilliant, kind and hilarious. It is such a joy seeing your successes and I can't wait to see your next role as dad." - Lauren

"You are both changed my life and have been such a pillar of friendship and support. I love you both." - Emma

"Your friendship has been such a beautiful part of my life. I can’t wait to celebrate everything ahead - specifically as you expand your family." - Sarah (God Mother To Be)

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Profile photo

(He/Him)

35 years old
Communicates in

English

Occupation

Public/Civil Servant

Religion

Non-religious

Sexual orientation

Gay

Fun facts about me

These are a few of my favourite things:

Movie: The Devil Wears Prada

TV Show: Will and Grace

Song: Defying Gravity

Singer: Adele (but love any BritPop)

Musical: Kinky Boots

Food: Pizza or Chocolate

Sport: Tennis

Colour: Purple

Country: Greece

Book: Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

Historical Figure: Queen Victoria

Personality: Extroverted Introvert

Season: Autumn

Interests and hobbies

Travelling - Domestically and Internationally

Tennis

Hiking

Running

Fine Dining

Knitting

Thrill Seeking Adventures

Quality time with loved ones

Theatre/Shows/Concerts

What friends say
“

Funny. Caring. Stylish. Adventurous. Organised.

"You boys are a soiree of nature; clever, brilliant, kind and hilarious. It is such a joy seeing your successes and I can't wait to see your next role as dad." - Lauren

"You are both changed my life and have been such a pillar of friendship and support. I love you both." - Emma

"Your friendship has been such a beautiful part of my life. I can’t wait to celebrate everything ahead - specifically as you expand your family." - Sarah (God Mother To Be)

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Their story

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Questions & answers

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