dear expectant mother

We want to start by saying thank you. Thank you for reading this and considering us to care for your child. We also want to say we respect that this may be one of the most difficult times of your life. We can't imagine the range of emotions you may be experiencing, and we recognize that. This process has brought up complex emotions with us as well, and we're aware of the continuation of these emotions, but are anxious to share in this experience and continue to grow as we experience all that this opportunity has to offer.

If chosen, we plan to raise your child as openly as we can, sharing as much information as we have with them. We will love this child as they are, and we will strive every day to ensure they know how loved and supported they are. We also feel strongly that this child should know as much about you as you are willing to share with us and them. We feel it's important for them to know where they come from and honor that as well.

What you are providing is not only a gift to us, it is our dream—to have and to build our family. We hope to honor that gift in any way we can.