Hello everyone,

My name is Denisse and I want to share something very personal & close to my heart - my journey into motherhood.

Becoming a mom has always been one of my greatest dreams. No matter what life looked like or whether I found a partner, I always knew that motherhood was something I was not willing to give up on. Whether through adoption, IUI, or IVF, this has been a calling on my heart for as long as I can remember. By the time I turned 38 last year, it became clear that my longing to become a mother was not dependent on a relationship, it was a personal, deeply rooted desire that continued to grow!

Recently, I was diagnosed with PCOS and required a surgical procedure, which has added both emotional and medical challenges to this journey and made this process even more intentional and time-sensitive.

After much prayer and reflection, I have chosen to move forward as a single mom through IUI/IVF using a sperm donor. This is not the traditional path I once imagined, but I am stepping forward in faith, trusting that God can still write a beautiful story, even when it looks different than I planned.

I am also documenting this journey so that one day I can share it with my future child and show them just how deeply they were wanted, prayed for, and loved before they were ever born. I also hope to bring awareness to the struggles surrounding PCOS and fertility. My desire is to encourage women walking similar and often silent IUI/IVF journeys.

Fertility treatments come with significant financial costs, and while I am doing everything I can, I am humbly asking for support to help make this dream of motherhood possible.

More than anything, this journey is about love. Love for a child who does not yet exist, but already holds a huge place in my heart. One day, I hope to look at my child and say, “This is how much you were wanted. This is how hard I fought for you. This is how deeply I loved you before you ever arrived.”

Thank you for reading, for sharing, for praying, and for being part of my village. Your support means more than words can express.

With love and gratitude,

Denisse Puente