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Topics: TikTok, Social Media, Parenting
Poppy Bilderbeck
A couple with more than 35 years between them are planning on having a baby via surrogate.
Well-known TikTok faces Quran McCain, 24, and Cheryl McGregor, 61, tied the knot on 3 September, 2021.
Quran has documented the pair's relationship on the social media platform in a bid to press back against the hate they sometimes receive.
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In the latest update to the couple's journey, Quran and Cheryl have said they're willing to splash out £120,000 ($144,453) on a surrogate so they can welcome a baby by 2023.
The pair decided to have a child together last month and are prepared to have one no matter how high the cost.
Quran told NeedToKnow.online: "Surrogates cost anywhere between £6,000-£120,000; we are lucky we have found the surrogate we have chosen.
"The baby will arrive late spring 2023."
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While the baby will be Quran's first child, it will Cheryl's seventh. Cheryl is also a grandmother to 17.
"This is not Cheryl’s first rodeo," Quran noted.
The soon-to-be father reflected: "I am extremely excited, this is something I always wanted, to have a family with the love of my life."
Cheryl added: "Another baby would be amazing for me and my family on this new journey. I have already planned on shopping for the baby and I’m hoping that we can throw a baby shower."
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The pair have been vocal on their TikTok channel about their desire to start a family together.
Replying to one user, they said: "We are more than ready to have this baby."
They've also posted a video of Quran rubbing Cheryl's stomach.
"Them flash backs hit different," the caption reads.
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![The pair have used TikTok to document their relationship journey and to challenge 'misconception[s]' about large age gaps between partners.](https://images.ladbible.com/resize?type=webp&quality=1&width=3840&fit=contain&gravity=auto&url=https://images.ladbiblegroup.com/v3/assets/bltcd74acc1d0a99f3a/blt4f55136e0335856f/62beea98d555993a28396010/Jam_Press_JMP210768.jpg)
Despite the criticism they've faced for their large age gap, the pair have continued to use their TikTok, as well as OnlyFans, to challenge many 'misconception[s]'.
Quran has argued: "Even though it is an age gap we never think of it because Cheryl has a very young spirit, soul and heart."
In a recent post, he stated he will 'always love' Cheryl 'unconditionally'.
He concluded: "We get a mixture of positive and negative feedback. The worst is that I'm using her for money. Hate all you want, we still are going to live a normal life.
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"[...] At the end of day everyone's gonna judge you for something so you might as well do what you feel is right and never let someone take your peace."