There are truly no amount of thanks we could accurately convey, to suffice for the support we've been given through this big news. This isn't the most common, this isn't easy, and this may not make sense to some, but we have champion supporters trying to help us in any way they can and we are so grateful. Rather than sharing with each of you individually, we thought it best to have one place that you can come, grab a snack and see our hearts. While we wish each of you can curl up on our couch with us and hear every detail, that's just not going to happen. 

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When reading our story please keep in mind this is a sensitive matter regarding our family, and we hope you read this as our personal opinion and choices of our family. We do not in any way look at other journeys to parenthood any different than with the utmost joy and wonderment.

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You see, adoption is beautiful, but it's so broken. We decided that IVF or other methods were not for us. As a woman who struggles with anxiety, I was scared to think where something like IVF or other treatments may put me. It didn't make sense to put myself, my body, and my family through so much so I could carry our child in my body. I wanted to be the best me I can for my child no matter which way they come to me. How would experiencing all the tests, pokes, medication, and countless other things help my child? We just don't believe it would. There are countless other battles women face from struggling with this and when there were children waiting for families to love them, it just makes sense to us to chose this.

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We came to this decision intentionally. We are choosing this not as a Plan B, it's Plan A! We are choosing this without feeling loss. We are choosing to start this journey without the pain of feeling crippled by years of infertility. We are choosing our baby because they deserve nothing but the best version of us, and our marriage. We are choosing to bring our first born into the world through something that not many understand. 

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Our biggest request is that you pray for us; for our marriage, for our families, for our child's first mama, for this process, for God to give us clarity, and for us to handle each situation with grace. We hope you feel comfortable asking questions, but please know this is our story, and our child's story and it isn't all meant to be shared. 

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with grace,

Dan & Kal

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