I decided to try to become a single mother by choice (SMC) at the age of 36 using donor sperm. Nearly 4 years, 8 IUI's, 8 fresh IVFs, 1 frozen IVF (FET) cycle, 1 laparoscopy, 2 HSG's, 1 SHG, 3 RE's, 5 acupuncturists, 4 sperm donors, 1 therapist and 2 whacky new age therapies later with no success to show for it, I stopped treatment. I am heading to acupuncture school as I want to radically change my life. I am also debating the next steps on my quest to become a mother. Will it be adoption, donor embryo, donor eggs or will I stop altogether and live child free?