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I am a single mother by choice via IVF and donor sperm. I have two daughters, Sofia and Adriana. Sofia is very confident and independent, very social. She is a real leader and has never been shy. She has always taken care of her little sister from the very beginning and also loves to be around little children at her daycare. She is very smart and is doing so well in writing in Spanish, reading, and in math. She has a great group of close friends. She is very athletic and loves gymnastics, bike
OCCUPATION…First grade Bilingual Spanish teacher DEGREES: Master of Teaching in Education; Bachelor of Science in Economics SIBLING…1 younger brother HOBBIES/INTERESTS…Traveling, exploring new places, reading, walking, running, bike riding, swimming, taking my children to different places (the zoo, splash pads, museums, etc.,) SILLY OBSESSION…All things Italian, learning languages, and meeting people from different parts of the world. PERSONALITY…Empathetic, friendly, hardworking, honest, organized, patient, and trustworthy. RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME ❑I served in the US Peace Corps in Nicaragua and lived with a host family there. ❑I am obsessed with watching the Olympics, especially the summer Olympics! ❑I worked with children ages 3-7, as an instructor at a children’s art camp, working on a variety of painting projects, weaving, theater, potter, jewelry-making. ❑I am fluent in Spanish due to my language instruction and serving/living in Nicaragua. ❑I love adventure! I have travelled on my own to many parts of the world- Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Spain, Morocco, Italy, Portugal, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and many others.
Thank you for considering me to raise your child. You are an incredible individual; you have a selfless and generous heart. Your actions are nothing short of courageous, and I cannot thank you enough for your bravery. Please know that you will always be an inspiration to me and my family and that your child will know you and your sacrifices. You will be a part of your child’s life and a part of our family. For all that you have done and all that you are, we hold you in the highest regard and in a special place in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Amy
One of my main educational goals for my current and
future children is for them to have a bilingual
education. Being bilingual provides so many
opportunities and also enriches our lives by knowing
people of other cultures and backgrounds. I want for
my children to enjoy learning, enjoy books, exploring
science, and any subject that interests them.
As a parent, my rules and responsibilities include
always being honest, being kind and respectful to
others, cleaning up after themselves, and
contributing to the family by helping in age
appropriate activities and chores. I have routines and
structure, but I will always make time for fun, too.
The daily routines and expectations help with
behavior and in ensuring my children feel
comfortable knowing what is expected of them.
As a parent, I want my children to know no matter
that, no matter what, I love them unconditionally,
and that will never change no matter their actions or
under any circumstances. We are a family that
always gives hugs and my children know that we are
very open and they feel comfortable coming to me to
talk about any problems, worries, joys, or
accomplishments.,
We live in Oregon. My city is noted for
having one of the greatest number of
parks and natural areas per square mile.
There are an abundance of parks,
playgrounds, and miles of trails that we
can walk to from our home. We have
multiple libraries to visit to check out
books and attend fun family community
events; the Oregon zoo is a short drive
away, as well as the Oregon Museum of
Science and Industry with tons of hands
on exhibits and exploration.
We also attend cultural events all around
the city, including the Indian Festival,
World Beat Festival, Slavic Festival,
Middle Eastern Festival, Chinese New
Year, among many others. We are in
close distance to the different Country
fairgrounds. We are about 1.5 hours
from the beautiful Oregon Coast, close
to the mountains for a drive, and we have
family in Central Oregon High Desert.
Our family also goes to the Gilbert House
Children’s museum with hands-on
exhibits for kids and the Discovery
Museum, learning around world forests
and taking rides around different forests
of the world.
The nursery in our home is already set up with a crib, changing station, and we have an abundance of supplies ready to go for a future baby in our family. The window of the room faces trees and a natural area. It is quiet and peaceful and one can hear birds chirping nearby in the trees.
We have no pets currently.
I am a single mother by choice via IVF and donor sperm. I have two daughters, Sofia and Adriana.
Sofia is very confident and independent, very social. She
is a real leader and has never been shy. She has always
taken care of her little sister from the very beginning and
also loves to be around little children at her daycare. She is
very smart and is doing so well in writing in Spanish,
reading, and in math. She has a great group of close
friends. She is very athletic and loves gymnastics, bike
riding, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Zootopia 2. She likes
Shakira and other songs by Spanish artists as well as likes
watching cooking competitions. Her favorite foods are
spaghetti, shrimp, and sushi, chips, root beer, and ice
cream.
Adriana is more of a calmer soul, although can definitely
be silly and feisty at times. She loves dressing up and also
playing with her sister. She is very helpful and almost
always smiling and happy. She likes staying up and telling
stories. She is very athletic and is strong in gymnastics and
swinging on the bars. She is very observant and has an
excellent memory. She loves math in school and
practicing sounds and words in Spanish. Her favorite
movie is Lyle the Crocodile, and she likes Curious George
and Daniel Tiger. Her favorite foods are hamburgers and
lasagna, milk, and orange juice. She loves candy and ice
cream and asks Santa for them every Christmas.
I have always wanted to have at least 3 to 4 children in our family. My two
daughters are the product of embryos using my eggs and donor sperm as a
single parent. My other embryo transfers failed due to uterine problems. The
last transfer was successful, but tragically ended in neonatal loss. Two
different couples offered their embryos to me through embryo adoption, but I
am no longer able to carry a child due to uterine surgeries and complications.
I love all children and being genetically related does not make a family. I
would love to have another child and an open adoption, if that is something
you are comfortable with. If I had been able to use the donated embryos from
those families, those families and I had already planned to maintain frequent
visits and foster an honest, open relationship.
THINGS I WILL TEACH MY CHILDREN
➢Help others in need and to be a strong example for others.
➢Understand and appreciate different people and cultures.
➢Make ethical choices; to make ethical choices even when no one else is
watching.
➢Be confident and believe in themselves. To appreciate their own unique
abilities and characteristics.
➢Be honest, kind, and accepting to all people. To treat themselves and
others with compassion and respect.