People from as far away as China expressed interest, but she ultimately chose the Ohio couple, met them for lunch and followed their lead regarding the medical and legal steps necessary to execute their surrogacy plans. In addition to the carrier's fee, IPs also cover legal costs for themselves, the carrier and their agency if relevant, along with footing the considerable bill for in-vitro fertilization and egg donation as necessary, particularly for the gay couples that comprise some 30 percent to 40 percent of the Surrogacy Center's clientele.