dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
Every time I put myself in your shoes, I am awestruck by your unending courage, bravery, strength, and selflessness. As you look for potential families, I am humbled you would consider me as an adoptive parent for your baby. While I am feeling nervous, anxious, and vulnerable about adopting, I can’t begin to imagine the intensity of your emotions.
I promise to do everything in my power to provide a loving and caring life for your child. I am looking forward to teaching your child all about this big world and exploring every chance we get. I promise to not only teach your baby about academics and sports but also music, culture, and friendship. Your child will be provided every opportunity to follow their dreams and to change their mind, and I will be there to help them through the ups and downs of life. I will encourage their uniqueness, teach them their self-worth, and build their confidence. Your baby will not only be loved and cherished by me but also my village of supporters around me, who can’t wait for me to become a mother and be a part of this journey as well.
I will respect and honor whichever type of adoption you choose. I want to sincerely thank you for considering me for your baby and let you know I admire you for your infinite love you have for your child as you navigate this emotional journey of making an adoption plan.
About Me
I’m Megan and looking to complete my family through adoption. I have a big heart and love my friends and family; I take every opportunity to spend time with them. I am a physical education/health teacher, and yes, I do love playing sports—all sports, especially pickleball and basketball! I coach at the school I work at for fifth and sixth grade basketball. I also enjoy reading books, doing puzzles, and playing games like cornhole, Yahtzee, and rummy. During the summer, I like to travel, and I love taking pictures and making photo books of my adventures. Some other words to describe me are fun-loving, hardworking, thoughtful, loyal, empathetic, and dependable. I strive to live my life to the fullest and do the best I can in everything I do.
My Home
I live in a simple house in a small, rural town in Illinois. My home has a room ready to be turned into a new nursery and a spacious backyard to play in for hours. I love the small-town feel, yet I am close to the big cities, where I can explore all different kinds of activities, like zoos, aquariums, amusement parks, and state parks. The school districts in my community are the best; they have a great blend of academics and extracurricular activities. My town (and county) has lots of parks, community-oriented activities, and libraries!
My Extended Family
My family is very close. I have two brothers, but one passed away from cancer in 2018. He was the most caring and selfless person ever. We all say to live, love, and laugh like him. My oldest brother and his wife (whom I love like the sister I never had) have two sons he adopted after they were married. We all love to joke and play pranks with each other, spend time outdoors, swim in the summer, ride side-by-sides or four-wheelers, play all kinds of games like cornhole or cards together, watch movies and TV, and travel together. We all actually live in the same town as well, and I like to eat breakfast with my parents every Sunday morning along with spending time with them throughout the week when I’m not working.
My extended family is very full of love as well. We would do anything for each other and come together for holidays, birthday parties, and every chance we get. My cousins are like my siblings, and I love their children like my own. We like to watch movies together, play games, spend time outside, and enjoy each other’s company.
What Led Me To Adoption
To me, family is everything, and children are our future. I love working with children in my career and love my two nephews, and I am a favorite of all my little cousins. I love spending time with them, watching them grow and learn. I can’t imagine life without them, and I feel the joy and positivity they bring. I have dreamed about being a mother my whole life, and adoption is the route I have thought about since I was young. I have a great support system to help me through the journey and beyond. My nephews were adopted by my brother when he married, I have a cousin who was adopted, and a friend has adopted as well; all families were greatly blessed through this process.
Fun Facts
About Megan
| Occupation | Elementary physical education teacher |
|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor’s degree + 8 master’s credits |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Pizza, nachos |
| Favorite Hobby | Traveling, reading, puzzles, sports |
| Favorite Movie | Harry Potter movies |
| Favorite Sport | Pickleball |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite TV Show | Full House; Walker, Texas Ranger |
| Favorite Tradition | Eating breakfast on Sundays with my parents |
| Dream Vacation | Australia and New Zealand |
Contact Megan
Choose a Family for
Your Baby With Confidence
As you browse our list of hopeful adoptive parents, you can feel confident in knowing that all of the adoptive families working with Angel Adoption are prepared to offer your baby a safe, stable, and loving environment along with a wealth of opportunities for a happy and fulfilling life.
Each adoptive parent has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. A completed home study means the family is emotionally, physically, and financially ready to adopt a baby.
The home study process includes assessments of each parent’s character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family’s home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Furthermore, Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
Not sure how to start? See our How to Choose an Adoptive Family resource page.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!