This is a bit of a difficult one to express. I am now in my 40s and nver had the opportunity to have children of my own, my ex had children from a previous relationship and I became a father figure to them. I am now single again and really want my own children but most of the women I date around my age dont want any more children. Which I fully get.
A friend of mine who is in her late 30s no children but wants children has suggested we could have a child together. We have known each other for 20 years and I would say she is my best friend. WE share similar values and outlook on life and like me circumstances have meant she has never had children.
She mentioned she has been on a site called Pollen tree but not had any luck finding someone she wants to co parent with. We both live locally to each other and I believe it we would bring any child up in a stable and loving way, but I worry about the fact we have never been in a traditional relationship.