# Lena Dunham shares first words to baby born via surrogate after endometriosis ended her dream of carrying child

> Lena Dunham reveals first words to newborn baby born by surrogate after endometriosis ended her dream of carrying a child.
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- Published: 2026-09-16T18:29:23+00:00
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## Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham shares first words to newborn baby born by surrogate.

> Hello. I’m your mama. You look nothing like I thought you would, but exactly right. We’ve been waiting for you, do you know that?
## Endometriosis
Endometriosis ended Lena Dunham's dream of carrying a child.

> I had a dream of carrying a child
## Hysterectomy
Lena Dunham underwent hysterectomy in 2018 due to endometriosis.

> She had a total hysterectomy in 2018
## Surrogate
Baby born via surrogate after hysterectomy.

> She gave up any possibility of conceiving and giving birth
## First words
First words: 'Hello. I’m your mama. You look nothing like I thought you would'.

> Hello. I’m your mama. You look nothing like I thought you would, but exactly right. We’ve been waiting for you, do you know that?
## Mama
Lena Dunham felt bashful and dizzy with joy.

> I was bashful and dizzy with joy
## Husband
Lena Dunham married British musician Luis Felber in 2021.

> She married British musician Luis Felber in 2021
## Family
Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed first child via surrogate.

> She and husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child
## Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy left Lena Dunham unable to conceive or carry a child.

> She was unable to conceive or carry a child
## Dream
Lena Dunham's dream of carrying a child ended with endometriosis.

> It was a big part of my identity that I was going to do it someday
## Surrogate
Lena Dunham praised her surrogate for carrying child.

> I felt a different kind of jealousy, toward said baby, for the chance to be tucked into someone who radiated such safety
## Family
Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber expanded family through surrogate.

> They were in the process of 'expanding' their family
## Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy in 2018 left Lena Dunham unable to conceive.

> She had a total hysterectomy in 2018
## Endometriosis
Endometriosis caused chronic pain for Lena Dunham.

> She endured chronic health issues
## First words
First words: 'Hello. I’m your mama. We’ve been waiting for you'.

> Hello. I’m your mama... We’ve been waiting for you, do you know that?
## Mama
Lena Dunham felt bashful and dizzy with joy.

> I was bashful and dizzy with joy
## Key takeaway

Lena Dunham shared her first words to her baby girl, born via surrogate, after endometriosis ended her ability to conceive.