Hi, I’m Melissa! Thank you for taking the time to read my story and consider me as a prospective single parent. It’s possible you may be thinking…”single parent adoption—no way!” But, I can tell you this baby will have so much love in their life if I am chosen as their mom. I have a great family and support system. Plus, two really awesome dogs! 

Since I was little, I knew I wanted to be a mother. I would babysit any baby in our neighborhood, make sure I was assigned to the nursery at church—whatever I could do to hang out with the babies. I was married in my 20’s with hopes to become a mother. After failed fertility attempts and miscarriages, that hope started to become dim. After my divorce, in my 30’s, I remained hopeful that I could find a husband and that we could adopt together. 

But here I am, no ring on my finger, and I still long to be a mother. While I am already a dog mom, I am so ready to share all of my love with a child! A new addition to our family would make our home complete. I am open to any type of adoption whether it is open, semi-closed, or closed, and cannot wait to get to know you!

As a kid, I wanted to be a lawyer and help with rehabilitation for people on parole—find them jobs, help with budgets, housing, etc. I didn’t like numbers or anything like that, I just wanted to help people or work with animals. I went to college and got a degree in criminal justice. I was well on my way to do what I wanted, but guess what I ended up doing? MATH! Yes, I’m an accountant for a record label. Who would have guessed??? 

I enjoy my job and the perks of working for a record label are pretty great. It’s an interesting job and provides unique opportunities to meet famous artists! I even have a music room set up for a child. 

I still love to work with animals. I volunteer when I can or foster dogs. I have two rescues. Bennie and Joey. Bennie (schnauzer mix) has thrived in my home. He loves his luxurious life of laying on the couch all day and going for walks. Joey (chiweenie) is a ball of energy!! He loves to be cuddled and has the dachshund attitude. We love going to the dog park and various festivals around Nashville, and can’t wait to include a child in the fun.

I have the best and most supportive friends and family, all who are excited to welcome another child into the fold! This child will be loved by everyone. 

I live in a delightful townhome community right outside of Nashville. I have a cozy fenced-in backyard with a nice little setup for grilling and outdoor dining. The past two summers, I have grown tomatoes, peppers, and squash. The dogs and I sit out there a lot of nights just chilling. My goal is to get a projector so we can watch movies outside. 

My neighborhood is off the beaten path, so we don’t see much traffic. We have two playgrounds in the complex. I am currently sitting on the HOA board and this year we put in a dog park for our pups to run around. We are going to host a “yappy hour” soon. Every year the HOA puts on a Halloween pup parade. Bennie won first place last year. For Christmas, we have a festival of lights. I talk to all my neighbors, and we all help each other out when needed. I borrow tools from the neighbors across the street all the time. Everyone here is very friendly. 

My community is close to the city without being crazy busy. So, you get the best of both worlds. My backyard has bunnies, turkey, and deer. However, just driving down the road I can catch a game, go to the Children’s science center, or experience a plethora of outdoor activities Nashville provides.

I have an amazingly supportive family. My parents still live in the same house I grew up in. I am from a small little country town close to the river and lakes. They live two hours from me but travel here often. I am pretty sure my mom thinks she is moving in when I am blessed with a child. 

We are an extremely close family. I play golf with my dad and nephew when I am back home. My niece comes up here often to hang out. We make TikTok dances or do art projects. She is really great at drawing and making crafts. I am not great, but I try!

My family is so excited that I am pursuing adoption. My mom has already bought me a crib and baby clothes. My brother who is a teacher said he will recommend some apps or reading materials for the child. Everyone is really excited. I have shared this on my personal social media and have received so many shares. This baby will be just as spoiled as my nephew and niece are by their grandparents. 

I could write a whole page about stuff I enjoy doing. I love going to concerts and hosting parties with my friends. I LOVE trivia night, sports events, festivals, dog anything, catching up on movies, hiking, traveling, boating, game nights—the list goes on and on. 

I have the best and most supportive friends. We are always doing something. We play trivia every other week. We are always going to concerts, games or whatever interests us. We travel all the time. I praise God…he gave me the best family and friends. They will always be here if I ever need them for anything.

More About Me

• I love going to sports events: Nashville Soccer Club, Chicago Bears, UK Basketball, Nashville Sounds. I’m part of two fantasy leagues!
• I travel often—my furthest journey was China, my favorite vacation spot is Aruba, and my fav place in the US is Sedona, AZ! 
• Tacos and Hibachi are my favorite meals. I love asparagus and cook it with most every meal!
• I love trying new things and exploring.

Spring: There is nothing like spring after a chilly winter. I love planting a garden. Heading to the start of the Sounds season opener games. Filling up on hot dogs and Dr. Pepper. Walking down Percy Priest trails and exploring the area.

Summer: Pool days! I love going to the lake or the pool. My aunt has a pool, so we do lots of family get-togethers there where we swim and play a heated game of uno. My cousins have lots of kids so there will always be children around for play time! 

Fall: Football Season! I play in a fantasy league. My friend, her daughter, and I go watch the games at different restaurants. The child and I will both be decked out in Chicago Bears gear. This is also the start of college basketball. I can’t forget to cheer on my UK wildcats. I am pretty sure my dad and brother will be buying the child all the UK gear they will ever need. 

Winter: It is cold, so this is our time to watch movies and snuggle under the heated blanket. We will be catching all the great old school Disney movies. We can make some hot chocolate and go look at the Christmas lights. I always head back home for Christmas so it will be a crazy house at my parents. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my book. I appreciate you considering an adoption plan for your baby. You are courageous, caring, and considerate. I dream often of becoming a parent to a beautiful child. 

If I am chosen as the child’s adoptive parent, I promise he or she will be so, so loved. I will provide unconditional love, nurturing, supportive family/friends, great education, faith, and grace. Plus, they have two awesome dogs to hang out with. I hope someday soon we can meet and stay connected through the child’s life, if that is what you choose. 

No matter what type of adoption you choose, I will always tell the child of the loving choice you made for them. Please know that when your child joins my family, they will be given the opportunity to dream big! 

I can not wait for the day someone chooses me to be their baby’s mother. I wish you luck and love during this time as you choose what is right for you and your baby.