Our adoption profile

Brody & Eric

Family Type: Gay Couple
State We live in: Wisconsin

dear expectant mother

Dear Expectant Mother,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering our profile. We understand the weight of the decision you’re making, and we deeply respect the strength and courage it takes to consider adoption for your child. We can only imagine the complex emotions you are navigating.

As you get to know us, we hope you can see that our lives are filled with love, joy, and a strong sense of family. We share a love of travel and are excited to include a child in our adventures—whether that’s exploring new cities, camping under the stars, or enjoying quiet family moments at home. Our promise to you is to provide your child with a life full of love and respect and the chance to grow in a nurturing, supportive environment where they are encouraged to grow their self-confidence and discover their passions in life.

We want you to know our goal is not to replace you but to honor the gift you’ve given us by allowing us to grow our family. Whether you prefer we share your story with your child or you’d like things to remain private, we will respect your wishes and ensure your child grows up feeling loved and valued.

Thank you again for considering us. We are filled with gratitude for this opportunity and ready to embrace parenthood with all the love we have to give. We are excited to share this journey with you.

With love,
Brody and Eric

We understand the weight of the decision you’re making, and we deeply respect the strength and courage it takes to consider adoption for your child. We can only imagine the complex emotions you are navigating.

-Brody & Eric

About Us

Hello! We’re Eric and Brody, a couple deeply committed to each other and eager to grow our family through adoption. Eric has spent 18 years helping children, first as a special education teacher and now in pupil service administration. He also spent 16 summers working at a camp, where he nurtured relationships with kids. Outside of work, Eric enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring national parks. Brody, a flight attendant for seven years, has a passion for travel and culture. His career has taken him around the world, expanding his perspective on people and places. At home, Brody loves spending time with Eric, whether camping, hiking, or playing darts. We married in 2022 after meeting in 2018. Our love for adventure, travel, and family makes us excited to provide a nurturing, loving environment for a child. We can’t wait to share our world with them! Thank you for considering us.

Our Home & Pets

We live in a cozy two-story home with two bedrooms and one and a half baths, nestled in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood in Southeast Wisconsin. Our home features a fenced-in backyard, ideal for outdoor activities, gardening, or relaxing. We love our community’s proximity to family-friendly attractions—walking distance to our local zoo and just a short drive to Wisconsin State Fair Park, downtown, and Lake Michigan. The area offers plenty of events, from children’s museums to cultural festivals. We’re also in a diverse school district with excellent educational opportunities. Our family is rounded out by Reggie, our affectionate bearded dragon, who loves cuddles and adds extra warmth to our home. We’re excited to raise a child in such a vibrant, welcoming environment.

Our Extended Family

We are very close to Eric's immediate family, including his parents, his younger sister, and her family. We spend time with them several times a month, and they play a vital role in our lives. Eric’s extended family is large, particularly on his father’s side, where he has 11 aunts and uncles along with many cousins and second cousins. His mother’s side is smaller but incredibly close knit. Some of our favorite traditions include regular gatherings, such as pontoon rides on the lake at Eric’s parents’ house, attending the Wisconsin State Fair, and hosting backyard cookouts. These events help create lasting memories and strong bonds.

Brody’s family is equally important, though more complex due to his adoption. He is very close to his birth grandparents, who raised him, and has recently reconnected with his biological sister. His adoptive family is small, but they maintain strong ties to his adoptive paternal grandmother’s side, which hosts a large family reunion every summer. Brody’s adoptive mom’s side is smaller as she was also adopted, but we enjoy spending time with her and her husband. Despite the complexity of these family dynamics, they create a rich, diverse support network that we cherish deeply.

What Led Us To Adoption

We’ve always known we wanted to be parents, and adoption feels like the perfect way to grow our family. Brody, adopted as a child, has always dreamed of becoming a parent. His adoption gave him a loving, supportive home, and now he wants to offer that same love to another child. As a same-sex couple, we face unique challenges, but Brody sees adoption as a beautiful way to provide a child with a nurturing home like he experienced. Eric’s passion for supporting children in education aligns with his deep desire to be a parent. Now that adoption is legally an option, he’s thrilled to begin this journey with Brody. Together, we’re eager to provide a child with the love, stability, and opportunities we’ve always dreamed of sharing.

more about Brody

more about Brody

Occupation:
Flight attendant
Race:
Caucasian
Education:
Some college
Food:
Seafood, Chinese, Mexican, sushi
Hobby:
Holiday decorating Antiquing, reading, travel, mini golf
Movie:
The Holiday Sitter, The Blind Side, Love Simon, Titanic
Favorite Tradition:
Looking at holiday lights, putting Christmas decorations up on Black Friday
Sport:
Football, baseball, bowling, volleyball, golf
Holiday:
Thanksgiving, Christmas
Music Group:
Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, David Archuleta, Adele, Carrie Underwood
TV Show:
NCIS, Law & Order: SVU, The Good Doctor, Press Your Luck
Book:
The Inheritance Games, The Hate U Give, What if It’s Us, Dear Evan Hansen, The Flight Attendant
Subject in School:
Math, science
Dream Vacation:
Australia to see the coral reef

more about Eric

more about Eric

Occupation:
Education administration
Race:
Caucasian
Education:
Master’s degree plus
Food:
BBQ, pizza, breakfast foods
Hobby:
Antiquing, holiday decorating, travel, cooking, mini golf
Movie:
Bridesmaids, Beetlejuice, Saving Mr. Banks, Mean Girls
Favorite Tradition:
Looking at holiday lights, Feztival of Trees, attending Wisconsin State Fair
Sport:
Down to watch various sports, nothing specific
Holiday:
Halloween, Christmas
Music Group:
Madonna, Cher, Brittney Spears, Kylie Minogue
TV Show:
Bob’s Burgers, The Golden Girls, Sordid Lives, Queer as Folk, Rupaul’s Drag Race
Book:
Books that relate to my profession
Subject in School:
Science
Dream Vacation:
Antarctica to sleep with penguins, overwater bungalow in Fiji

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