Hi and thank you for taking the time to view our profile! We are Matt and Amanda and we are eagerly awaiting the blessing of being first time parents through adoption! We were introduced by mutual friends in 2004 and married in 2010. Soon after marrying we began trying to start a family. After four [...]
We’ve all heard of Postpartum Depression, but what about Post Adoption Depression (PAD)? PAD can affect both international and domestic adoptive parents. Am I Experiencing PAD? Symptoms of PADs can be as small as feeling sad or exceptionally irritable or as serious as suicidal thoughts. Symptoms could be significant weight gain or loss and fatigue [...]
Thanks for taking time to get to know us. We understand that this may be a difficult time for you and it is our sincere hope for you that you will find comfort and peace in the choices you make for your child. Nick is a geology professor at a small college, and Kelley is [...]
Hello, We are Ryan, Erin, & Keaton. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us! Your willingness to make this decision for your child is very admirable. It’s an honor to be considered! Ryan and I have been married for six years. Our relationship started at the end of college and has [...]
After a pregnant woman expresses her fears about parenting, we often hear the common refrain: "no one knows how to do it, but when your child is born, you'll figure it out." That's closer to the truth than not; no amount of parenting guides and newborn classes can truly prepare you for the realities of [...]
When you begin any life-altering event, such as adoption, you are faced with many fears. Your fears may be in the moment, and completely understandable, or stem from a lack of education on adoption. Admitting your fears of being an adoptive parent does not mean you are weak. It just means that you are human. [...]
Hello ! Our names are Guillaume and Tom and we would like to thank you for taking the time to read our profile. Our story is a simple one: We’ve been together since the day we met nine years ago. We married in New York in 2013, and celebrated the event with our families and [...]
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. This is a tough choice for you to make. We know that, and respect your strength as you consider your options. We feel fortunate to have a strong relationship and a wonderful life together, and look forward to sharing love, laughter, and a warm, supportive [...]
If you’re beginning your adoption journey, you may have some questions on the differences between licensed adoption agencies, adoption attorneys, and out-of-state facilitators. It is very important for expecting women, as well as hopeful adoptive parents, to understand the differences and find out which will work best for your needs. Which Path To Adoption Should I Take? [...]
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