For the expectant mother reading this — we want you to feel fully informed, supported, and at peace with whatever decision you make. Below are some answers to questions you might have about us, our values, and what kind of life we hope to offer a child.

What kind of parents do you hope to be?
We hope to be loving, present, and supportive parents who create a home full of laughter, security, and unconditional love. We believe in raising a child to feel safe, deeply known, and celebrated for exactly who they are. We want our child to grow up confident, kind, and surrounded by people who cherish them.

What does your home life look like?
Our home is warm, welcoming, and full of heart. We love cooking together, having dance parties in the kitchen, spending time with family, and making ordinary days feel special. We’re big on routines and cozy evenings, but we also love planning fun adventures - whether that’s a trip to the beach, apple picking in the fall, or building a blanket fort in the living room.

How will you talk to your child about adoption?
With honesty, love, and openness - always. Adoption will never be a secret. We will talk about it from the very beginning in age-appropriate ways, making sure our child knows their story is something beautiful, rooted in love and courage. If you choose us, your place in that story will always be honored with deep respect.

What is your support system like?
We are incredibly lucky to have a large and loving extended family who are all so excited to welcome a child. Our parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and close friends are a constant part of our lives and will be a big part of our child’s too. From holidays to everyday moments, our village is strong, supportive, and full of love.

What values are most important to you as parents?
Kindness, empathy, resilience, and inclusion. We want our child to grow up knowing they are deeply valued and capable of making a difference in the world. We’ll encourage curiosity, creativity, and compassion - and we’ll always be there cheering them on.

Will one of you stay home with the baby?
We both plan to take extended parental leave so that we’re fully present during those early bonding months. After that, Megan works from home part of the week, so she will be able to spend plenty of time with the baby during those days. On the days she’s working outside the home, our child will be lovingly cared for by family members who are very excited to be involved. We’ll always prioritize time together as a family.

What kind of relationship would you like to have with the birth mother?
We believe this is your story too, and we want to honor it with care and respect. We are open to sharing annual updates and photos if that’s something you would like. More than anything, we want you to feel peace in your decision and to know that your child will be deeply loved, supported, and always spoken of with kindness and gratitude.

How do you value education and extracurricular activities?
We believe education is a foundation for a lifetime of growth and opportunity. We are committed to providing a well-rounded academic environment that supports curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning. Alongside academics, we want to encourage our child to explore fun extracurricular activities - whether that’s sports, clubs, music, or other passions - to help them discover their unique talents and build friendships.