Dear Birthmother,

Dear Expectant Mother,

How do I start such an important letter? I would never presume to understand how you are feeling about this emotional, delicate, and powerful process, and I’ve never been in your position before. If you are reading this and considering me, you are already an incredibly important person in my life. I don’t know that I will ever be able to adequately express my gratitude, but I can make you some promises.

If you choose me, I promise your baby will never go a day without hearing, “I love you.” I promise they will grow up knowing how special their birth story is and the selflessness involved in your decision. I promise they will live a life full of experiences: s’mores by the campfire, riding a bike, family dinners, swimming lessons, bedtime stories, and pillow forts, all while belting out Disney tunes and exploring the world and all it has to offer. I promise to instill values in your baby that will continue to help them throughout their life, especially acceptance, curiosity, and generosity. Being a teacher myself, I can promise that your baby will receive a quality education, both in and out of the classroom.

My life has the stability and circumstances needed for this next great adventure of becoming a parent, and my heart has all the love that will make our family thrive.