Direct quote from friend with their own kids:

- “Well you’ve been a mom your whole life so I couldn’t think of anyone better suited to have a baby.”

Looking to begin TTC in early 2022.

I first became aware of the concept of being a single parent by choice about 5 years ago. Since then, I have done a lot of research and planning in the event that I did not find a primary partner to build a family with. With the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic and feeling certain that my desire to bear children is paramount to any other effort at this time, I have made the decision to begin trying to conceive in early 2022. I know how much love and attention I have to give, and I can think of no greater gift than to conceive, birth, raise, and care for a child.

After spending the last 18 months on sperm bank websites, I’ve realized I just don’t feel at peace about choosing the other genetic half of my children without ever meeting them. A friend mentioned the possibility of a known donor, and I figured I’d give it a chance.

Friends and family describe me as kind, joyful, nurturing, bubbly, intelligent, attentive, contemplative, and loving. I love live music, writing, women’s soccer, and being in fresh air, though I’m admittedly not much of a camper. I’ve been told I’m quite good at making people laugh and feel a bit better when they’re having a rough day.

I’ve been a gregarious and eager person from a young age. In school, I’ve been a well-rounded student that excelled in math, sciences, humanities, and arts, including winning awards in music, writing, and visual arts. Four year varsity field hockey player in high school. Distance runner as an adult. I’m excellent at creative problem solving and genuinely enjoy it. I’m also quite good at dealing with ambiguity and holding space for two seemingly opposed concepts or ideas.

I’m quite open to non-traditional family arrangements. While I intend to raise my children to understand that they have everything they need within themselves, I don’t ever want them to feel like they don’t know where they come from. I will require a full Known Donor Contract in place that absolves you of any financial responsibility and establishes me with full parental and custodial rights, knowing that there is no statute that ensures such a contract is legally enforceable.