dear expectant mother

Dear Expectant Mother,

We are so grateful to even be considered to help raise the child you’re carrying. It takes an incredible amount of bravery and selflessness to do what you’re doing, and we are in awe of how much of that you clearly possess. We have a warm and welcoming home for the child you’re bringing into this world, family and friends who are already so eager to meet them, and smiles, hugs, and comforting words to spare. We know this is an immensely difficult choice you’re making, and we want you to know our hearts are so ready to care for, look after, and raise a child with empathy, kindness, ambition, self-worth, and care for others.

Our promise to you is to do everything we can to make sure this child knows they are loved no matter what—and that they are worthy of that love every day. We want to impart our own love of friends and family and passion for caring for others. We hope that aligns with what you would want for the child you’re carrying.

We are so thankful for your consideration and your openness as well as your courage. We could not do this without someone like you making this tough choice, and we will always have gratitude for that.