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Let us introduce ourselves. We are Jon and Melanie. We met in college, fell in love and then got married. We had hoped to conceive the traditional way but that is not the plan for us. Thankfully we found Adoptions from the Heart, which will allow us to share our lives and love with a [...]
Hi! We are Mike and Ty. We know that you are taking a big step by looking at our profile and we are thankful you have decided to consider us a part of your adoption plan. We have been together for more than four years and married for two. We live in Brooklyn with our [...]
You noticed the early symptoms of pregnancy and took a pregnancy test. Whether you're looking forward to life with a baby, unsure if you're ready, or certain that you're not, it's essential for your own health and that of your baby to visit a doctor. Health professionals agree that you should schedule your first prenatal (that [...]
Thank you for taking the time to view our profile. We are John and William and we have been in a stable, committed relationship since meeting in college over 20 years ago. We have lived in our home in Chester County Pennsylvania for 15 years and share it with our wonderful daughter, Kira, two playful [...]
Although the US Supreme Court upheld a woman's basic right to seek a safe abortion in a 1992 case called Planned Parenthood v. Casey, it also gave states considerable leeway in writing laws that may restrict the availability of abortions. Essentially, these laws say: "Yes, you can still get an abortion, but it may be hard to find [...]
Our names are Mike and Rachel. We are humbled by your courage and strength to make an adoption plan for your special baby. We have never experienced a pregnancy, so we cannot understand the emotional journey you are going through. We can offer you comfort with the assurance that your child will be the center [...]
A missed period is generally the most obvious, and most common, sign that you may be pregnant. But every woman's body is unique, and so is every pregnancy. While you may not have missed your period, sometimes our bodies feel inexplicably "different." Are these differences early signs of pregnancy, or just normal changes in how we perceive [...]
After learning that they are pregnant, many women experience feelings of isolation, of facing a strange, unknown world alone. Thankfully, this just isn't true. In some cases, friends and family will be there to lend a compassionate ear. If not, there are numerous support groups created specifically for women facing the dilemmas and emotions that [...]
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. Our names are Elena (left) and Jess (right) and Lily. It makes us happy to imagine another child becoming part of our family. We hope to continue encouraging our children to discover new things and expose them to a wide variety of experiences [...]
