As an adoptee myself, I've known that adopting was how I wanted to become a mother from an early age. So I didn't think it was too strange when I broke the cardinal rule of first dates (don't talk about having kids, for God's sake) and mentioned it to Bhima. Fortunately, Bhima did not flee the restaurant, took it all in stride, and confirmed that he was partial to adoption as a path to parenthood as well. WHEW 😅There have been a thousand more conversations about it since then. Discussions that have helped lay the groundwork for our relationship, marriage, and goals as a couple. One of those goals is to start the process of adopting this year. In addition to finding an agency we would like to work with, preparing for social worker home studies, and readying our lives for the addition of a child-- we're also navigating how costly adoption can be. There is absolutely no pressure to contribute, but if you did, we wanted to be clear about what we would be putting any monetary gifts towards. The path to adoption has many steps, each with its unique obstacles, but we're confident with your support and love, we'll be able to overcome them all.With gratitude,Allison & Bhima

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