A surprise DNA match - how would you handle this? [View all]

I logged into Ancestry on Sunday and had a new close family match who I do not know.

This woman does not match as much DNA with me as I do with my Aunt but matches more DNA than I do with my first cousins.

The predicted relationship is grandmother (not possible due to my age), aunt, niece or half-sister.

This would mean that my grandfather, father or one of my brothers had/has a child that I don't know about (and possibly they didn't/don't either).

I emailed her Sunday, noting our match, letting her know I was interested in our connection and suggesting she take a look at my family tree to see if she might figure it out (she does not have a family tree).

She has been logged into Ancestry at least twice since I emailed but I haven't had any response. It is absolutely possible that this is just as much a surprise to her as it is to me.

I can't get this off my mind but I really don't know what to think. Should I email her again in a couple days if I don't hear anything back or just let it go (not sure how successful I would be letting it go).

Has something like this ever happened to you?