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Brian & Maureen are hopeful adoptive parents from Illinois waiting to adopt a baby.

If you are pregnant and considering placing your child for adoption, please read the following Dear Birthmother Letter.

Dear Birthmother, We are Brian and Maureen and we want to thank you for considering us as possible parents for your child. We know this has to be one of the hardest decisions you will ever make but we also know that after reading this letter you will understand how very much we would like to adopt a child that we will care for and love unconditionally.

We were blessed with adopting a baby boy in February of 2007. Our son’s name is Kevin and we waited a very long time for him but he was worth every minute that we waited and every event that we endured. We have an open adoption and keep in contact with Kevin's Birthparents. They actually connected with us through parentprofiles.com. We very much want Kevin to have a brother or sister to play with and share family moments with. Parenthood has proven to be more rewarding and fun than we could have imagined and we would love to grow our family with your baby.

About Us Us as a couple...

What you will learn about us from reading this letter is that family, friends and faith guide everything that happens in our lives. From the time we met, through our wedding and family planning, we have turned for support to family, friends and our faith. We have been together for 8 years; happily married for over 5. After we met, we soon realized that we both had caring and close relationships with many people in our lives. We both came into the relationship with a solid base of people in our lives that provide love, support and tons of fun. We also recognized how many things we shared in common. There are many activities that we enjoy together. Sports, both watching and playing, are how we spend many weekends. We both love to entertain and open our home to our family and friends. We both love to vacation. Since our home is where we spend so much time, we love to decorate for the holidays and spend time together listening to music and relaxing. We have our differences, too. Brian is a White Sox fan and Maureen is a Cubs fan, but those little rivalries make life exciting.

The decision to marry was easy. Our family and friends played a large part of our wedding celebration. The decision to start a family was also very easy for us since we both love children so much. We are very lucky to have lots of children around us including 9 nieces and nephews, and 5 more that we are proud to have call us aunt and uncle. Although we desperately tried to have a child ourselves it was not God's will. The desire to love and raise children had not changed with our inability to conceive and we were determined to find a way. Adoption has proven to be the perfect path to achieving our dream.

Family and friends have shown that they consider us great role models since we have been asked to serve as Godparents to 4 different children. This is an important message since it demonstrates another parent's belief that we can help guide and nurture their children. While we enjoy being surrounded by loved ones, we also like to spend time alone as a couple. We know the importance of a strong marriage and take time to work on communication and other things that are important to growing a relationship.

With the addition of our son Kevin, we have been pleasantly surprised at how well we work together as a couple. Kevin’s care and development is shared equally; almost to the point of arguing who will give his nightly bath - we both truly enjoy that bonding time with him. We have worked together as a team to make decisions and agree on style and method of caring for our son. We believe that having a strong marriage and truly enjoying each other is reflected in the love and care that we give Kevin. While babies sometimes add stress to a couple’s life (sleepless nights, crying times, etc.), Kevin has added joy and strength to us as a couple. Parenthood has been good for both of us.


About Our Families...

We both come from families that are strong, stable and very close. We thought no one could be as excited as we were when Kevin was added to our life. We were wrong. Our parents, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces have overwhelmed us with excitement and attention with the arrival of our first child!! We also know that our families would love to welcome a new baby into our lives. You will see that big families are a part of both our lives and there is no end to the amount of love that your baby would get from our family.

Maureen comes from a family of 7; Mom, Dad, and 4 siblings. Her parents live in Arizona most of the year and come back to Chicago for the holidays and summers. Maureen has 2 sisters and 1 brother in Chicago and 1 brother out of state. All are experienced parents (we have 9 nieces and nephews) and excited to add another baby to our family. As the baby of a large, lively family, Maureen has learned to get along with everyone. She is very often the calming force in a crazy, quickly growing family. Maureen's parents have been happily married for 49-years and we often look to them for guidance.

Brian's siblings and parents are also excited to have another baby in the family. Your baby would be the second grandchild to join the family. Brian is the 2nd of 4 children; he has 2 brothers and a sister all living nearby. Brian's parents divorced when he was young, but he has a great relationship with both his mother and father. Brian remains close to several childhood friends many of whom he considers family.


Maureen About Brian...

Although Brian is very responsible, he is a child at heart! He is usually the only guy playing games with the children at social gatherings. Kevin is clearly Brian’s buddy and Brian has proven to be an excellent father. His love and energy is unending. He is the first to jump when Kevin stirs or fusses. Despite giving full attention to our new son, Brian has continued to build his relationship with all the other children in our lives (nephews, nieces, Godchildren, etc.)

Among the things Brian loves to do most are to watch sports-- especially college football-- play soccer and softball, and throw darts. I could not ask for better support around the house, since Brian helps with all the household chores.

After we decided to get married, we felt it was important that we practice our faith together. I was raised Catholic. Brian was baptized Catholic, but had not continued his religious education. Unselfishly, Brain began to study Catholicism. By the time we were married, Brian had been confirmed in the Church. We have had to call upon our religion for strength during hard times and we also use prayer to give thanks for our many blessings.

Brian is the Fleet Manager of the Midwest Region for his company. He works hard and enjoys what he does for a living.


Brian About Maureen...

Maureen is the more serious of the two of us, making the balance just right. Maureen is a very caring and sensitive person. She is always there to help our family and friends in times of need. Maureen demonstrated her caring nature by opening our home to her parents while her mother was recovering from a serious illness.

Motherhood has proven to fit Maureen very well. She cares for Kevin yet still makes time for caring for her husband and extended family and friends. It is amazing to see Kevin react when he hears Maureen’s voice in a room. There is a bond between these two that is beautiful to see. I am convinced that your baby would see the same love and attention that Kevin enjoys. There is so much love in Maureen to be shared.

Maureen likes to have fun, too. She enjoys traveling to tropical places. She also enjoys watching movies, bowling, reading, listening to music, and talking on the phone. Maureen is the festive one in the family and she loves to decorate the house for all the holidays. Every Christmas she bakes lots of cookies to share with friends and family. Some of her favorite outings include: visiting the zoo, museums, sporting events, festivals, plays and restaurants. These events are now even more enjoyable because she gets to share them with Kevin. They are always going out to visit new places.

Maureen worked hard for her Degree in Business and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). Currently, Maureen has taken time off from her Marketing Brand Manager career to care for our son, Kevin.

About our neighborhood: We own a single family home with plenty of room for children. We have spacious back and front yards so Kevin and his future brother or sister will have plenty of space to run and play together. There are children of all ages in the neighborhood, and several nearby parks. Our community has many wonderful schools and activities available for children of all ages. We have wonderful neighbors, which is just like having family next door.

Final Thoughts: We hope that you have gotten to know us a little better by reading this letter. It is so difficult to put our feelings on paper and explain to you how very much we want another child in our lives. If given the chance, we will love your baby with all our hearts. We have wonderful support from a large family and friends and we can now gladly say that we have lots of experience caring for and loving children around us. We have the financial means to raise your child and a beautiful home for a growing family. We work hard for what we have and we are so anxious to devote our energy to raising your baby. Thank you for considering us. You are a very brave woman and we wish you only the best.

Please feel free to contact us any time. We can be reached toll-free at 866-712-0506 or Send us a message

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Maureen and Brian