Dear Family,

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about me and consider my request. This opportunity to grow my family means the world to me, and I’ve put a lot of thought into what the next steps will look like.

 

I grew up in a close-knit family with my younger sister and two loving parents, both elementary school teachers. My dad passed away 10 years ago, but my mom, sister, and I remain very close. We all live within an hour of each other and see each other often, especially now that both my sister and I have children.

 

Having been around children my entire life—whether growing up with my sister or babysitting as a teenager—I’ve always known I wanted to have a family of my own. I started my first babysitting business when I was 13, spent time in my parents’ classrooms, and even tutored a 4th-grade class during college. Being around kids has shaped my love for them, and it’s something I carry into my adult life.

 

I was also raised to know financial responsibility. When I was younger, after babysitting, I’d give a portion of my earnings to my dad, who would save it and invest it for me. In my late teens, he showed me how saving for my future had begun to pay off - my retirement account was already funded and growing thanks to my babysitting money — something I’m incredibly grateful for. I’ve continued those savings practices throughout my life, which ultimately allowed me to purchase my first home in 2020. I hope to pass those practices on to my kids, as well.

 

Becoming a parent has always been something I envisioned for myself. I’ve had several long-term relationships, but I didn’t find the right one for marriage. At 40, I knew time was running out, so I began exploring my options for having children, including fertility methods, fostering and adoption. After consultations with my doctor, I attempted intrauterine insemination (IUI) and I was blessed with my beautiful 2.5-year-old daughter. She brings me true joy every day.

 

About a year ago, I began thinking about expanding our family. I tried several more rounds of IUIs, the first of which ended in miscarriage. Subsequent attempts weren’t successful. After consulting with a fertility clinic, I learned that my age (44) made it unlikely that IVF would work with my own eggs. While I could still pursue IVF or seek other opinions, I’ve decided that it might be more time- and cost-effective to explore other options, like embryo donation.

 

I’ve been researching embryo donation programs and came across Embryo Solution. I’m seeking a semi-open or slightly closed donation because I believe it’s important for a child to have access to their genetic history and to also have a say in what future connections look like with their genetic family. My daughter’s sperm donor is open ID at age 18, and I want the same opportunity for any future children.

 

Though it has been a bit sad to find that my eggs aren't viable, my love for children is far greater than any of that. My daughter brings so much happiness to my life, and I would love to provide her with a sibling (or even maybe 2 siblings, depending on how things go in the future). I’ve also looked into adoption and fostering once again, but the idea of being able to carry the child from the beginning is incredibly meaningful to me.

 

My daughter and I live a very happy, stable life. I’ve worked in local government for the past 7.5 years, and I really enjoy my career. My daughter attends a home-based daycare just a few minutes from my work, where she’s thriving—learning new things every day and growing her skills. On weekends, we spend time together, doing everything from household chores (she loves loading the dryer, taking silverware out of the dishwasher and watering our plants) to making crafts to visiting family. We have great conversations while grocery shopping for bacon and eggs, her favorite Saturday morning breakfast. We also have a strong faith, and at night, we pray together, giving thanks for everything we have.

 

I’m so excited at the prospect of welcoming another child into our family. I can’t wait to expand our happiness and create new traditions as a family of three instead of two.

 

Thank you again for considering me as a potential recipient for your embryos. I would give any child the love, stability, and happiness they deserve.

 

Warmly,

Your potential recipient mom