Have you ever had cosmetic facial surgery? Yes. I broke my nose and it was re-set.
Please list any past or current medical problems: None
Have you ever had a problem with alcohol or substance abuse? No
Are you a smoker? No
Family Medical History
Medical Condition
Self
Family
Comments
Neurological
Cardiovascular
Blood
Respiratory
Gastrointestinal
Liver
Kidneys
Metabolic/endocrine
Skin
Bone
Senses
Allergies
X
self-seasonal allergies when I was very young
Cancer
Substance abuse
Learning disability
Other
Psychological History
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with a major psychological or psychiatric disorder?(i.e. schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, major depression) No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with hyperactivity/ADD/ADHD? No
Genetic History
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with a birth defect? No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with mental retardation? No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with a genetic or chromosomal disorder? No
Reproductive History
Proven fertility: Yes
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever been diagnosed with fertility problems? No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family ever suffered recurrent miscarriages and/or still births? No
Have you or anyone in your immediate family had multiple births (i.e. twins, triplets)? No
Personal Profile
Describe your personality and character: I am outgoing and energetic. I love to be around people and I am very social. I believe that everything happens for a reason.
How do you think others would describe you? Creative, good listener, empathetic.
What would you say is your strongest personal trait and why? I am trustworthy and caring. I think that is important because most types of relationships are based on trust.
What is your favorite sport? Dancing. I love to watch football and hockey and also play volleyball.
Describe your own athletic ability/skills: I am pretty athletic. I have been dancing seriously since I was 5 years old.
What is your favorite type of music? I like most types of music but not anything hard or heavy.
Why is this your favorite type of music? I was a singer and so I have really learned to appreciate something about most types of music. Describe your own musical abilities/skills: I sing and play the piano. I also played the drums and clarinet.
Describe any other special talents, skills, hobbies or interests you may have: I love traveling. I spent the summer in Central America and I hope to get to Africa soon. Lately I have been writing my mom’s memoirs and researching my family tree.
What is your favorite book? A Farewell to Arms Why? I am a hopeless romantic and this is the quintessential love story. It is also the first book I read that really made me “feel” the story.
What is your favorite movie? Oh, it is so hard to pick! I love a lot of movies-from Dirty Dancing to The Sound of Music, Blow, The Godfather, Center Stage, Star Wars, The Little Mermaid, The Shawshank Redemption…
Describe your own artistic abilities/skills: I like to paint and mold clay. I like to take photographs as well. I am also “into” fashion.
Do you speak any foreign languages? Spanish, Italian
Have you had any unique travel experiences that you feel have helped shape your way of thinking and/or the way you live your life?
I am not sure if this is unique, but every year my family would go away together. Those trips are some of the best memories of my life-just to appreciate my family and our time together.
Have you had any unique educational experiences? I spent a semester studying in Italy. It was amazing to be immersed into someone else’s culture and language.
Have you had any unique experiences with volunteer work? This past summer I volunteered in Central America in schools and villages. The people were so gracious and appreciative. They would go hungry and have you eat their last meal just to show you how appreciative they were.
If you were given enough funds to spend one year of your life to engage in any recreational, political, religious/spiritual, or other endeavor of particular importance to you, what would you choose to do? Obviously, I would want to go and help unfortunate people but my selfish answer would be to use the money to live on while I auditioned on Broadway-something I have always wanted to do but couldn’t afford.
Philosophies and Thoughts
What is your philosophy on life? My philosophy is that everything happens for a reason. You just have to take what life throws at you.
How did you come to have this philosophy on life? I think I just realized that to have a better outlook on life, you need to make lemonade with the lemons you are given.
What is your ultimate goal and ambition in life? My ultimate goal and ambition in life is to obtain my PhD in education and also to have children.
How do you plan on achieving this goal? I will begin my PhD application process this spring.
Why do you want to be an egg donor? A few years ago I watched as a close friend couldn’t get pregnant and used an egg donor. I watched at how happy she was when she found a donor and was able to get pregnant. I just want to help other women feel that.
What do you think egg donation means to potential recipients? It literally means the opportunity for a life. The chance to carry their own child and to give birth to their own child.
What are your thoughts on egg donation as a fertility option? I think it’s a wonderful option for women who want to be mothers.
