You decide whether you would like to let them adopt your baby.
We are here for you to help make the decision that best suits your needs.
Adrienne
Dear Expectant Mother,
My name is Adrienne. Thank you for considering me as an adoptive parent for your child. I admire your strength in considering adoption. Although it is hard to share everything in a short letter, I hope this will give you some idea of who I am. I want you to know that I have much love & security to offer a child.
Me & My Family:
I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area with my three younger brothers. My parents grew up in Chicago and went to the same Catholic high school in an Italian/Irish neighborhood. My parents married at an early age after my dad left the service, and they moved to California. Sadly, they divorced when I was 14 and my mom became a single parent of four kids. She raised us by herself while going back to graduate school to get a PhD. During this time, she was supporting us by working as a nurse. She is a wonderful parent and an amazing and inspiring woman. I am proud to be her daughter and to come from a long line of strong, funny and smart women.
Home & Community:
I live in a hillside community in the Bay Area, near San Francisco. There are four excellent schools within walking distance from my house. There are many children and it is a great place 
for a child to grow up. I love my neighborhood because everyone is very involved and looks after each other. Everyone knows my beagle "Murray" and although he is on a diet, he gets lots of treats. He is especially popular at Halloween when he's dressed up in his little devil costume.
There is a wonderful park just a block away with Redwood trees, a swimming pool and a year-round kid’s club. I often play tennis there with my friend’s 13-year-old son, Sammy, We usually follow our games with ice cream sundaes at the ice cream parlor my brothers and I went to as children. The park hosts outdoor movies and plays and is a terrific place.
Work &Career:
I started my career in computers and worked for IBM in England. I have also lived and worked in Paris and in Amsterdam. I later decided to go back to school and become a lawyer and I now I work in the juvenile courts representing kids who have been accused of a crime. I feel that the most rewarding part of my job is being able to watch as these teens who have had difficult childhoods turn their lives around and start on the road towards becoming successful adults. I feel fortunate to be able to help guide them and have saved every thank-you letter from those I’ve represented.
I am also lucky to live less than ten minutes from work and have a job that allows for part time flexibility. Best of all, my mom is a great granny sitter for my nieces down the street and would like nothing better than to add another grandchild to the group.
Beliefs & Interests:
I was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school throughout my education. I believe that it is important to pass on a spiritual belief in a higher power to children. I think that such a belief helps us strive to become better people and gives us the strength to get up when life knocks us down.
I am a creative person and feel that it is important to keep learning. I definitely got that trait from my mom. I love working on my house which has grown into a beautiful & peaceful place. Even my brother has admitted that I am “pretty handy” which is a compliment coming from a builder. I believe in keeping healthy & I try to run in the morning before work.
Music has always been a big part of my life and I’ve played the guitar since I was a kid. In law school, I was in a band with some classmates that played in a few small clubs. Actually, we were pretty awful, but it was a lot of fun.
I have also been lucky to be able to travel a lot. A few years ago, my mom & I traveled through Egypt, and sailed down the Nile River. We both felt like Cleopatra. Having lived in Europe for many years, I would love to show the Eiffel Tower to a child for the first time.
My Brothers & Friends:
I am the oldest child & have three younger brothers. Tony is a contractor who is a wonderful father of twin girls and a generous and patient man. Tim has twin sons & owns a restaurant/wine import business, he is an extremely loyal friend and also a great dad. My youngest brother Pat, is a writer & film maker. Pat enchants children because of his free spirit.
I also have an incredible group of friends who have supported me through the sorrow of infertility and are excited that I plan to become a parent through adoption. I have a very close friend, David, who at one time I dated, but we are now incredible friends. My brothers and David will be excellent male role-models for a child.
No one grows up thinking they will be adopting a child or looking for adoptive parents for a child. But here we are, becoming stronger women because of where life has brought us.
What I have gained through this journey is a deeper understanding of the word: parent. A parent is one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child. I am unable to give birth to a child, but with all my heart, I am ready to nurture and raise a child.
To be a parent.
I don’t know how you will make this decision. I want you to know that I will protect, love and provide for your child and keep safe your connection, to whatever degree you wish. I look forward to meeting you and sharing this journey together.
Closing:
Although this is a small glimpse into my life, I am very open to sharing more and hope to learn more about you as well. I promise you that your child will be loved and cared for and forever told of your generous heart. I welcome any questions you may have and can be reached, toll free at 1-800-941-0651 or by email PromiseBabyLove@yahoo.com. You are welcome to visit my website, http://promisebabylove.com to see more pictures and find out more about me. You can also call my friendly adoption attorney, Susan Romer, at 1-800-823-6788, she is really easy to talk to. Thank you again for considering me, I am really looking forward to hearing from you.
Adrienne