Hello! We are [His name] and [Her name]. We got married fairly recently. Having met through a mutual friend and dated for a year, we decided to get married about a year and a half ago on a sunny, beautiful fall afternoon. Since we are both in our mid-to-late 30s ([Her name] is approaching 40, and may have passed that mark by the time you read this letter), we knew we wanted to pursue a family pretty quickly. [Her name] OB/GYN gave us six months to try before seeking fertility options.

 

We have been through several months of fertility consults, tests, research, doctors’ visits, and have decided to pursue embryo adoption. Before we got married, we knew there was a strong possibility we would pursue adoption. To be given the chance to experience carrying our adopted baby and all the bonding that goes with that would be incredible. We would be honored should we have the chance through this process. We know this will be the hardest job of our lives, but also simultaneously one of the greatest joys of our lives.

 

[His name] is an avid iris grower. We recently moved to a place that is a little more ‘country’ than city living – three acres. We have room to grow with two bedrooms perfect for kids. We LOVE the outdoors, and [His name] garden of iris is taking shape and presenting a beautiful array of colors this spring. Think hundreds of gorgeous irises! This has been a hobby for members in his family going back several generations. Whether or not our child will pursue this too, we are excited to share this love with our children. This passion for iris has provided a great outlet for [His name] as he works tirelessly as a CPA. The fact that tax season and iris season run into each other makes for busy but fulfilling spring days.

 

Someday, Lord-willing, we’ll have chickens, vegetable gardens, and more that would be so fun to share with our kids as they grow up in our home! For pets, we have two cats, a small King Cavalier-poodle dog, and a fish tank.

 

[Her name] is passionate about music – playing flute from time-to-time with friends and quartets, and sitting down at the piano to play having taken eight years of piano as a child. Orchestral, classical, and stage musicals are all a thrill for her! She has worked for over a decade in federal government for a dignitary who she highly respects.

 

Other hobbies we both enjoy are reading, cooking, watching movies and TV shows, game nights with friends, hosting people at our new house – we’ve had over 20 people (adults and children) over a couple times already!

 

One of the great honors for [Her name] is being aunt to her 2 year old nephew and soon-to-be niece in September. Though they are states away, it is always fun to visit and find ways of being an aunt from afar. [Her name] only aunt lives across country, and has always considered her one of the best - so she has a great role model in this aunt-from-afar thing!

 

[His name] is the oldest of four siblings, and the third oldest of 52 cousins on his dad’s side. So he has had ample experience around kids. He has been a great leader in our family as we pursue becoming parents.

 

[His name] and [Her name] both have several siblings who will make great aunts and uncles – along with very supportive parents. [Her name] parents were elated when they became first-time grandparents a couple years ago. They are the sweetest, most thoughtful grandparents to [Her name] nephew. It’s a joy to watch them fill this role so effortlessly. [His name] is the only one in his family who is married so far, so his parents are of course anxious to become grandparents as well!

 

Our faith is very important to us, and this child will be raised in a Christian home. We are faithful members of our Presbyterian church here at home, and are very thankful for God’s daily grace in our lives which leads to repentance and obedience – and the salvation which He provides through His Son, Jesus. It is our prayer our child will know this salvation too.

 

We would be absolutely be honored if you would consider us for your embryos to give the chance of life. We know you have likely been on your own hard, emotional roller-coaster infertility journey as well. You’ve had incredibly tough decisions to make. We are hopeful that you have your own beautiful family, but know you want the best for these other embryos. We would love a semi-open adoption so that you are assured on a semi-regular basis that this child – or children – are thriving. We will be open with them from a young age with their birth story.

 

You have decisions now to make as far as which family you will give your embryos to – we are trusting in God’s providence as we go through this matching process with another dear family. May you find the best match for your embryos. If our families are successfully matched, we would be ever-so-thankful!

 

~ Hopeful Adoptive Family