Dear Birthmom
Dear Birthmom
Hello, we’re Shaun and Ethan. Thank you so much for taking a moment to learn about us. We’re so grateful that you’re here, and we want to start by saying how much we admire your strength and the incredible love you have for your child. We know this is a courageous and difficult decision, and we are holding you in our hearts.
For as long as we can remember, we have dreamed of becoming dads. As a couple, we’ve always known our family wouldn't be complete without the joy and laughter of children. We’ve been hopeful partners on this adoption journey for a while, and our commitment to building a family has only grown stronger. We are so excited and ready to share our lives, and we would be overjoyed to welcome a young child, or possibly a sibling pair, into our home.
We promise to be parents who lead with love, patience, and support. We are educators, but we believe the most important lessons are taught at home: kindness, responsibility, forgiveness, and finding humor in everyday life. We promise to provide a home filled with unconditional love, endless opportunities, and unwavering support. We will honor your gift by ensuring your child is cherished, safe, and celebrated for exactly who they are, every single day.
For as long as we can remember, we have dreamed of becoming dads. As a couple, we’ve always known our family wouldn't be complete without the joy and laughter of children. We’ve been hopeful partners on this adoption journey for a while, and our commitment to building a family has only grown stronger. We are so excited and ready to share our lives, and we would be overjoyed to welcome a young child, or possibly a sibling pair, into our home.
We promise to be parents who lead with love, patience, and support. We are educators, but we believe the most important lessons are taught at home: kindness, responsibility, forgiveness, and finding humor in everyday life. We promise to provide a home filled with unconditional love, endless opportunities, and unwavering support. We will honor your gift by ensuring your child is cherished, safe, and celebrated for exactly who they are, every single day.
Our Story
Our story began back in 2011, and we’ve been married since 2017. In many ways, we were opposites when we met, but we balanced each other perfectly. Shaun grew up in a small town, surrounded by his entire extended family, while Ethan grew up in the suburbs with family spread all over the world. From the very beginning, we’ve been learning from each other and supporting one another’s dreams. Shaun has been a steady rock, supporting Ethan through first graduate school and now law school, along with different career changes. Ethan has helped Shaun become more spontaneous and adventurous (before they met, Shaun had never been outside the United States!). Together, we’ve built a life based on a deep understanding, mutual respect, and making each other laugh every single day. We’ve grown stronger as individuals and as a couple, and we're so excited to take this next step as a family.
Our Extended Family
We have a wonderfully large and close-knit support system that is beyond excited to love and welcome a new addition. Ethan’s mom, who lives just 45 minutes away, is eagerly awaiting her first-time grandmother duties and can't wait to plan trips to museums and festivals. Shaun’s family is big, loud, and loving. His parents are retired and love to spoil their grandkids rotten. He has three siblings, which means your child will grow up with tons of cousins to play with! We see them at least once a month for family gatherings, game nights, and every holiday. Our traditions are all about being together, whether it’s a big summer barbeque, decorating the whole house for Christmas, or just a weekend visit. We also have an amazing group of friends, including co-workers (who feel like family), who are all cheering us on. Your child will be wrapped in a community of loving aunts, uncles, grandparents, and friends from day one.
Our Home
We’ve built a life in a place we truly love. We live in a quiet, safe, and very family-friendly suburban community with some of the best, most diverse schools in the country. Our home is large and has plenty of room to grow and play (we’ve already been planning the nursery!). The best part is our backyard. We have almost four acres of land and a pool, and we constantly talk about building a swing set and a treehouse. It’s the perfect spot for kids to run, explore, and just be kids. We're also just a short drive from Philadelphia, so we have easy access to amazing museums, concerts, and sporting events. And we can't forget our four-legged family members: our dogs, Daisy and Dory, and our cats, Grayson and JoJo, who are all gentle and ready to share their love.
Our Journey to Adoption
Ethan on Shaun: The first thing I fell in love with was Shaun’s kindness. He is one of the most patient and loving people I know. He comes from an amazingly close family, and he has that same incredible loyalty and warmth. He’s going to be such a present, patient, and supportive dad. I have no doubt he will shower our child with unconditional love and be their biggest cheerleader in everything they do.
Shaun on Ethan: Ethan is brilliant, funny, and a total kid at heart. He can be spontaneous and adventurous, but he's also incredibly hardworking and driven. He’s the one who will be on the floor building intricate LEGO landmarks (his hobby!) and teaching our kids how to be curious about the world. He makes me laugh every day, and I know he’ll be a fun, smart, and deeply loving father.
Shaun on Ethan: Ethan is brilliant, funny, and a total kid at heart. He can be spontaneous and adventurous, but he's also incredibly hardworking and driven. He’s the one who will be on the floor building intricate LEGO landmarks (his hobby!) and teaching our kids how to be curious about the world. He makes me laugh every day, and I know he’ll be a fun, smart, and deeply loving father.
Fun Facts
About Ethan
Education
Ph.D. (Urban Education) and currently finishing law school (J.D.)
Favorite Hobby
Building LEGOs
Favorite Sport
Formula 1 Racing
Favorite Music Group
Coldplay
Favorite TV Show
Family Guy
Favorite Subject in School
Physics
Favorite Tradition
Hosting Thanksgiving
About Shaun
Education
Ed.D. (Educational Administration)
Favorite Hobby
Gradening
Favorite Sport
Baseball
Favorite Music Group
Madonna
Favorite TV Show
The Big Bang Theory
Favorite Subject in School
Social Studies
Favorite Tradition
Decorating for Christmas