54-Year-Old Single Dad Welcomes Third Child via IVF—Finally a Daughter!

In April 2023, Mr. Yu, 54, welcomed his third child, a baby girl. As a gay man, family has always been the foundation of his life. He cherishes being a father and enjoys every moment spent with children.

“Becoming a parent is a long journey. I started this journey in my 40s, and now I have two lovely little knights who are five years old. Watching them grow day by day is truly wonderful. I wanted to welcome a little princess before I reach an age where I can no longer watch my children grow up. After all, having both sons and daughters is a dream for every family,” Mr. Yu said in 2021 when he returned to us, trusting our services enough to sign a contract again without hesitation.

“One thing I wanted was not an obvious mixed-race child. I prefer an Asian-looking donor that fits my aesthetic,” Mr. Yu stated as his main requirement. Following his specifications, the process—including selecting an egg donor, sperm collection, choosing a surrogate, and embryo cultivation—went smoothly. However, embryo transfers were met with repeated setbacks, including implantation failures and miscarriages. After targeted adjustments to the IVF plan by the doctors, he finally achieved a successful pregnancy on the fourth attempt.

After several months of waiting, Mr. Yu traveled to Thailand five days before the surrogate’s due date to prepare for the arrival of his baby. On the day of birth, under a clear sky, the loving surrogate delivered a healthy 3,210g baby girl. When the newborn was handed to Mr. Yu, even as a father of two, he felt overwhelmed and careful, unsure of how to hold his little daughter.

Mr. Yu has always been open with his children. His two five-year-old sons already know their origins and how many people contributed to bringing them into the world. With the newborn daughter, he chooses the same openness. In his view, when one fully lets go of the burden of having a “complete” family, being a single parent is not an issue. What truly matters is whether the child feels loved and can learn to love in return.