My name is [her name], and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share my story and introduce myself. I’m a single woman who has dreamed of becoming a mother for many years. At 38, I began the journey to parenthood through IVF. It’s been a path filled with ups and downs, but also one filled with hope, community, and growth.

I went through six rounds of IVF with three fresh transfers. I even had one positive test, which ended in a chemical pregnancy. It was heartbreaking. My doctor eventually recommended I stop using my own eggs, as my egg quality was affecting success rates. That news brought on a difficult grieving process. I felt as if my body was betraying me. But after a period of reflection, I found acceptance and realized there were other ways to become a mother.

I began researching egg donation, adoption, and then discovered embryo adoption. I remember seeing a news story about a couple donating their embryos to another family struggling with infertility. It was a lightbulb moment. I thought, "There are existing embryos ready to be loved and nurtured in a good home." While I may not be able to have a genetically related child, I have so much love to give and would be incredibly lucky to share my life with a child through embryo adoption.

Over the course of my life, I’ve grown into a responsible and independent woman. I've been on my own since I was 20 years old. My friends and coworkers describe me as dependable, loyal, respectful, and nurturing. I treat close friends like family and have a deep network of support. My community includes not just my siblings, but also my neighbors, who are like extended family. Their children even call me "Aunt [her name]", a role I embrace with joy and pride.

I live in a modest three-bedroom home with plenty of space for a child. I’ve lived here for over 12 years and have built lasting, meaningful relationships with the families around me. We celebrate holidays together, share meals, and support each other. Between my sisters and my neighbors, I have a truly strong and loving village ready to embrace a child.

I work full-time Hybrid position, (with three days a week remote) as a billing rep at an engineering firm. My employer has been incredibly supportive of my path to motherhood and consistently accommodates parents and their needs. I feel confident that my workplace will continue to support me as I grow my family.

Outside of work, I enjoy staying active and spending time outdoors. I grew up camping with my family and continue that tradition today. I love hiking, kayaking, and swimming and hope to pass on this active lifestyle to a future child. I also volunteer with the NJ Boxer rescue organization and have fostered several dogs. I adopted a dog a few years back and she is very good with children.

Family is the most important part of my life. I was raised in a loving home as the youngest of five siblings as well as the youngest cousin, so I have always had great mentors to learn from and look up to. My mother was Jewish, my father Protestant. We celebrated holidays from both traditions casually, but I was always taught the importance of kindness, generosity, and compassion. I lost my mother at 18, a formative experience that shaped my independence and strength.

Throughout my adult life, I’ve made it a priority to build strong, stable relationships. I’m a devoted aunt and godmother. I’ve even chosen godparents for my future child, my close friends , who have three wonderful children and deeply rooted family values.

Thank you for considering me as a potential parent. I know I have the heart, the home, and the community to give a child a beautiful life filled with love, support, and opportunity.

With warmth and gratitude,