I’m Rachel! Thank you so much for stopping by my profile to hear about my story and learn a little about me as a prospective parent. 

I have the utmost dignity and respect for you as you consider the best option for your baby. I teach bravery and courage for a living and I deeply appreciate the bravery and considerations in this decision you are weighing. If I am the right fit for you, I promise you that a child will always know who you are. You will be spoken of with care and respect daily. 

I was born to be a mom – in fact, my staff at a former job used to refer to me as “Mama Rach!” I always knew I wanted to be a mother. Although life hasn’t yet brought a special someone to start the journey of parenting with, I am VERY MUCH ready to be a single mom. While I would still love to meet a great guy and partner, please know that a child will always come first. 

I have so much love in my heart and my diverse friends and family are so excited to welcome, love and cherish a new member of our “village.” I have friends of many different races and they have all committed to helping me best parent a child if s/he may be of a different race. 

I hope you consider me and my extended family to welcome and love your child. It would be the honor of a lifetime. 

Thank you,

Rachel

I was born in a small rural town in Connecticut, growing up among lakes and forests and visiting the ocean where my grandmother lived. I grew up in a loving home — my parents are still lovingly married to this day. My brother and I are close, and as children, we would spend our days playing outside, going fishing, and spending time swimming. So much of our days – all seasons!- were spent outdoors. Growing up not far from Boston, our family would often go into the city to see Faneuil Hall, a Red Sox game, or just explore the waterfront. 

As my grandparents were first generation Italian immigrants born in the United States, I learned their values of hard work, family, faith and integrity. We had large gatherings often – and yes, with the best Italian food you can imagine!

I consider myself spiritual but not religious. I grew up Catholic and went to several years of Catholic school before public high school. 

While I gained so much love for nature growing up, I knew I wanted to see the world. I attended college in Virginia; I have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Masters in e-Commerce. Education has always been very important to me – and I so much look forward to all the things I can help a child learn.

In my junior year in college, I studied abroad in Spain. I immediately felt at home there and also learned how to navigate a different country and language. It gave me great skills in empathy, resiliency, resourcefulness but most importantly – adventure and learning. I am so much looking forward to teaching a child Spanish.

I have been an avid reader since I was a child. I loved school and used to come up with fake “tests” in my playtime. As an adult, I have channeled that love of teaching, reading and learning in my role as an executive coach and leadership development facilitator. My work introduces me to people from places such as Rwanda, Kenya and Paris, to NYC, DC, and Boston. I love the variety of people I interact with but more importantly, the impact my work has on others. I am able to teach them effective emotional intelligence, communication, courage and good “human-ing,” as I call it. These skills have helped me become the woman I am,    and I can’t wait to share these skills with a child as they grow. 

In my free time, I love reading, gardening, going to baseball games, and being with friends and family. Most of all - I love love love to travel – and if in nature, all the better! Though I do love walking around a big city, I can’t pass up a good road trip through backroads. I think the natural world, as well as being exposed to different races, cultures, and ways of living are some of the best life skills you can have. 

I love sports, especially baseball. I’ve been a Red Sox fan my whole life – and have been going to games at Fenway Park since I was in the womb! I also enjoy going to Nationals games, and will be so excited to share this with a little one. Though once a Red Sox girl, always a Red Sox girl… 

I live in a suburb in the Washington DC area. I have the best of both worlds – the city close by, and a single family home that feels like the country! I fell in love with this house when I purchased it several years ago, and always imagined raising a child here. The front porch is dreamy - I love decorating it for the summer, fall, and holidays. It will be so fun to do this with a child. There is a large porch swing and rocking chairs – perfect for a rainy day!  

I have a big fenced-in yard, and love spending time in my backyard. It could be roasting s‘mores at the firepit and listening to music with friends, family and their children, or working in my vegetable garden. My backyard is my oasis and I always enjoy having loved ones over.

My neighborhood is terrific – very diverse and we look out for each other. I’m close with my neighbors, who have school age children. The school district is top notch – the county that I live in is one of the top rated in the country. I live next door to the high school and enjoy walking the track and seeing “life happen” there. The elementary and middle schools are less than two miles away. There are lots of parks, shopping, and restaurants within walking distance.

The diversity in our area is always what has kept me here! I love going into the city to see concerts, see a favorite author on a book tour, go to a Nats game, or catch up with friends at restaurants of all cuisines.

I have an amazing family and friend base that is beyond excited to welcome, love and cherish a little one. My parents have been married for almost 50 years and distilled a strong sense of love, family and hard work. They are very excited to be grandparents again. My mother is known as the neighborhood baby whisperer and my father is ready to spend time with a little one. They are about four hours away and are ready to dote on a child!

My brother and sister-in-law live here in the same state, and we see each other often. They are so excited to be an aunt and uncle! My nephew (their son) is in college and as an only child, is looking forward to a new cousin. 

I was extremely close to my grandparents growing up. They have been hugely influential on my life, especially my grandmother. I have honed a deep sense of spirituality through her…though I will never be able to make my Italian cookies as well as she can!

My friend network is incredible and diverse. I’ve known most of my closest friends for 15 years or more. I call them “framily” as they are a chosen family of sorts. and will be so excited to share this with a little one. I have adopted the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve from my childhood for a friend Christmas in mid- December. It’s become a wonderful tradition, among many!

Oh, where to start with my sweet girl Moxie? She is a senior cocker spaniel, who I rescued almost 10 years ago. Like her human mama (me), she loves to be outside – as you can see from all the smiles. Yes, she does really smile a lot! 

Moxie is my canine soulmate. She is friendly, outgoing, loving, lowkey, contemplative and just wants to be around her humans - preferably sleeping against a human leg.

Moxie goes as many places as she can with me, especially as I love being outside as much as I can. She has been around many babies and children. She loves them and often lays in front of them and claims them as hers! She is ready to share my love and her home with a human sibling. 

Thank you for stopping by to visit my profile, and learning a little bit more about me and my world. I have deep respect for your heart, your humanity, your journey, and your story, and will always share that care and respect for you with a child. You are strong and courageous. I see you. 

If I’m the right fit for you, I promise to give everything I have and to provide a loving home full of adventures, education. I want to raise a kind and well-rounded child. I hope to meet you and stay in contact throughout the child’s life. Regardless of the level of openness you prefer, you will always be spoken of with love and respect in my home. 

There is a large, diverse network of friends and family in my life that are so very ready to share their love with a child - and none more than me. I would love nothing more than to be a mom and share my life and home with a child. It would be a deep honor and the greatest joy of my life.

I wish you the very best for you on this difficult decision. I am wishing you much love, respect and peace.