During Kristin's adoption journey, she had a few ups and downs, but she always had a positive outlook on everything. She waited a grueling two months for things to become final, and she showed nothing but poise, trust in the process, and gratitude to her amazing birthmother, Tierra, who gave her the most selfless gift anyone can get and give. Kristin and Tierra connected instantly, developing an incredible bond. LifeLong is so excited for Kristin, who traveled to Tennessee to meet her new daughter, Kaley May. She was born early on April 11, 2017, but as healthy and beautiful as can be! Tierra is equally as excited for Kristin and the two will have a lifelong friendship. Despite the trials and tribulations Kristin endured along the adoption journey, completing her family through adoption will always be worth it! The strength that Tierra and Kristin both shared is so admirable. Congratulations Kristin, the wait is finally over! Kristin adopted in 23 months.
With some trials and tribulations for Mindy and Angie, one thing that showed through during their adoption journey was poise. Along the way, four different birthmothers wanted to have contact with them, but all four times they were let down when things did not work out. Then their beautiful birth parents contacted LifeLong in January of 2017, and said they wanted to start talking with Mindy and Angie. During the course of the next six months, both families built something we don't see in every case we work. They formed a true friendship and extended family with one another while keeping the same goal in mind: build a beautiful life for their baby girl, Urban Dawn. Urban was born on June 11, 2017, and Mindy and Angie were there with their birth parents every step of the way during the delivery and birth. Urban was welcomed not only by her new mommies, but her amazing birth parents, too. The time the families spent together before and after Urban's arrival is something we're sure will be some of their greatest memories. We're appreciative and grateful for Mindy's and Angie's understanding of the adoption process, patience during the waiting period, and keeping a positive outlook during the hardest times. We are overjoyed their birth parents found us and we cannot commend them more for showing such strength, determination, and selflessness in doing what was best for Urban, and putting themselves last to do all they could for her. Good things really do come to those who wait, and we wish you ALL a lifetime of love and happiness! Congratulations!!!
Twice as nice! Nine months into their second adoption with LifeLong, Kristen and Kendra were blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Maya Kay. We are so excited you were able to build your growing family through adoption, and that we could play a role in that. When their birthmother, Joyce, called to say she was going to the hospital and believed she was in labor, Kristen and Kendra were off to D.C., and Maya Kay was born on June 9, 2017. Congratulations to this beautiful family. We wish you nothing but happiness, joy, and love with your angels!
A big congratulations to parents Drew and Asim on adopting their daughter! Drew and Asim spent the last three months of their birthmother's pregnancy supporting her throughout the adoption process. Annika Marie was born on June 8, 2017, and is already so loved by Drew's and Asim's families! Their birthmom, Kristina, has been such a blessing to them and their new family and we couldn't thank her enough for her strength, courage, and selflessness during this journey. Congratulations again, Drew and Asim! They adopted in nine months.
Wow! That's all we can say about the match that Amber and birthmom Judy went through. In just six short months Amber was welcoming her beautiful baby girl, Charlotte Katherine Rose, into this world on the 1st of June. The instant we connected Judy and Amber, it was apparent they were meant to be with each other. Amber showed nothing but patience, understanding, love, and compassion toward Judy, who was in a very vulnerable and, at times, difficult situation. Judy showed nothing but confidence, gratitude, and appreciation for everything Amber did for her during the three months they were going through this process together. Charlotte is so lucky to have such an open-minded, protective, and loving new mommy and birthmother. Thank you all for being so wonderful and amazing to work with. We cannot congratulate you enough!
In just 13 short months, Travis and Barron were off to Indiana to meet their baby girl, Olivia Louise, for the first time! Olivia was born on May 20, 2017, and her amazing birthmother, Kea, gave Travis and Barron the most gracious gift of all! Only seven months into their adoption journey, Travis and Barron got the call that would change it all! There were a few ups and downs along the way where she was not sure of her decision, but a few months later grew confident that Travis and Barron were the parents for little Olivia. They built a wonderful relationship with their birthmother, who was strong and amazing through the entire process. We are so happy for this incredible couple and wish you a lifetime of happiness. Congratulations!
Nick and Jena adopted a wonderful baby boy, Zane, on May 7, 2017. Zane entered this world and immediately stole the hearts of his new parents. We admire the strength and courage of their birthmother, Kristina, in choosing adoption! We cannot thank her enough for making this family's dream come true. Nick and Jena adopted in seven short months and we are so glad they did! Wishing this family the very best!
It took Marc and Justine a few matches that didn't work out to lead them to their sweet baby girl, Ellie! Ellie Pearl was born on December 16, 2016, and Marc and Justine had only a few hours to head out to Colorado, where their amazing birthmom, Alicia, gave birth. In nine short months, they were meeting their daughter for the first time and the look of gratitude and love was written all over their faces. The brave birthparents, Alicia and Corey, made Marc and Justine's journey to parenthood come true and we will forever thank them for this selfless gift. We know that the relationship between them all will be one that will last a lifetime! Congratulations again!
A big congratulations to Marcel and Jose on adopting their son! In just four short months, Marcel and Jose were holding their new baby boy, Christopher Aiden, who was born on April 23, 2017. Their birthmom Kelly has been such a blessing to them and their new family and we couldn't thank Kelly enough for her strength, courage, and selflessness during this journey. She put her faith and trust in all of us, and we are excited to know that a friendship has developed between them. Congrats again, Marcel and Jose!
Twice as nice as they say! Jim and Michael adopted their adorable twins in just 14 months! Lillian Grace and Liam Oliver were born on April 7, 2017, in Kentucky, and were healthy and strong! Just like their birthmother, Sarah. Jim, Michael, and Sarah have developed a relationship as such that they each have gained a lifelong family member and friend in one another. They visited a few times before Lily and Liam were born, spending time with and getting to know one another. Seeing their relationship blossom to what it is now is nothing short of amazing. We cannot be more thankful for Sarah for giving them the TWO most beautiful gifts anyone can ever receive. Congratulations to this new family!!
Patience and understanding are two really great words we would use to describe Nathan and Lucas. They adopted in 23 months! They were connected with their birth parents, Ashley and Chris for a few weeks until their baby girl Hayden Grace was born on April 6, 2017. It was a tough decision for Ashley and Chris to come by, but finding the perfect family for them made their mind more at ease. Nathan and Lucas went to Nevada about two weeks before Hayden was born to hang out and wait for her arrival. They were patient in navigating this difficult time for the birth parents. They were understanding and not pushy when it came to communication and knew that everything would work out the way it's supposed to. And it did! We cannot be more excited for this deserving and incredible couple. We wish you all nothing but the very best!
Maria and Victoria had a devastating failed match before they were connected with their birthmother, Sonja. Sonja was only connected with Maria and Victoria for a few short days when we got the notification she was in labor. Maria and Victoria headed to Arkansas without hesitation and they met their daughter the following day! Sonja had placed for adoption with LifeLong once before and made this brave, strong, and courageous choice to do so again. Olivia Ryan was born on April 6, 2017, and was as beautiful as ever! With every obstacle Maria and Victoria faced, it all led them to their new baby girl. Sonja, your determination, and strength is something we all admire here and we cannot thank you enough for completing this family! You will always hold a special place in our hearts. We cannot be more excited for this amazing couple! Congratulations Maria and Victoria!
What a whirlwind it was for Matt & Ian's adoption journey. Just when they almost gave up hope, their baby girl was born on March 26, 2017! Olivia was brought into this world by her brave and amazing birthmother, Charlotte. They created such a special and beautiful relationship with Charlotte and Charlotte's family. With a head full of beautiful dark hair, she was everything and more that Matt and Ian ever hoped for. Their long awaited miracle was finally here! With ups and downs along the way, they continued to fight to fulfill their dream of becoming daddies. Olivia is one lucky girl to have such great parents and we cannot thank Charlotte enough for making their dreams come true! Congratulations from our LifeLong Family to yours!
Born on January 21, 2014, Gabe Michaelee was two years old when his amazing birthmother, Donna, called LifeLong Adoptions looking to place him. She instantly connected with Amanda and Jessica, who adopted Gabe after waiting 17 months! He quickly took to them, smiling and laughing with his new family. The bond they all created is nothing short of beautiful. With his playful personality and beautiful smile, he stole Amanda and Jessica's hearts almost instantly. We cannot be more excited and happy for this new family and can't wait to see Gabe continue to grow! May you all have a lifetime of love and happiness. Many congratulations to this LifeLong Family!!!
After patiently waiting for 23 months, Randy and Ray were heading home with their new baby girl, Riley Lauren. Riley was born on March 15, 2017, and her amazing birth parents let Randy and Ray be a part of their journey. They met several times before the birth, sharing stories, getting lunch, building an amazing relationship, and attending doctor appointments with Mindy and Joe. Randy and Ray were respectful of Mindy and Joe's wishes on taking baby Riley home with her for a few days after discharging from the hospital. The strength, trust, and bond that they all shared and will continue to share is nothing short of amazing. We cannot thank Randy and Ray enough for respecting Mindy and Joe's wishes and we certainly cannot praise Mindy and Joe enough for being so incredibly strong for choosing this decision. You have made this family complete and we cannot be more happy for you all! Congratulations Randy and Ray!!
Gina, we cannot be more excited for you! Gina adopted her son, Hudson Bennette, in 18 months. It was a long and enduring road for Gina, who was getting closer to her expiration date. She had a few birthmothers contact her, but things didn't work out. It only led her to her new son! Gina always remained hopeful and always would tell us there was a plan for her that she could not control, and was excited for when her time came. Just when she thought she was down on her luck, an incredibly brave birthmother, Yohori, called LifeLong from the hospital looking to place her son for adoption. She chose Gina and Gina was out to Georgia right away! Hudson was born on March 2, 2017, and we cannot admire Yohori's strength enough for making Gina's dreams of motherhood come true. If there is a message Gina would want to tell waiting families, it is, "Never lose hope, and trust the process." Congratulations, Gina!!
Kate endured some tragedy during her adoption journey, so this is a successful adoption we are very excited and grateful about! Langston was born on March 1, 2017, and Kate was heading out to Michigan to meet her new son! Dawnika, Langston's birthmother, and Kate were connected for two months, and Kate always remained supportive of Dawnika throughout their connection. While there were some ups and downs, Dawnika remained so strong and committed to her adoption plan. We cannot commend Dawnika enough in making Kate's dreams of motherhood come true. We will forever be thankful for her. Congrats to Kate, Langston is one lucky boy!
The wait is finally over! Corey and Robert's baby boy, Kai, was born on March 1, 2017, and they were on their way to the hospital in an instant. Their amazing birthmother, Jadzia, gave them the most selfless gift anyone can get. Corey and Robert were always very patient throughout the process, although it was emotional at times, it outweighed the wait of 21 months. They are now new daddies to a beautiful baby boy! We are incredibly happy to have been a part of your journey and seeing your dreams of parenthood come true. Wishing you all the very best! Congratulations!
LifeLong Adoptions is excited to announce the birth of Liam Michael. Liam was born on February 27, 2017, to proud new daddies, Anthony and Steven. Anthony and Steven's dream of becoming parents came true after 19 months of waiting. Although they went through some difficult let downs, their spirit was not broken. Their incredible birthmother, Whitney, helped them make their dream come true and we will forever be grateful for her. Congratulations to this new family — Liam is one lucky little guy!
Seven months into their adoption journey, Greg and Ray were bringing home their baby girl Grace Priscilla from Texas. Grace was born on February 27, 2017, and her daddies' hearts grew the moment they saw here. They were such a remarkable support for their birthmother, Brandi, who wanted to start talking to Greg and Ray back in October. They were connected for four months and created a beautiful relationship that will last a lifetime. Congrats Greg and Ray!!
Second time's the charm for Carrie and Tracy! Marcella Mabel was born on February 21, 2017. They adopted from us back in 2015, and we are so happy their family is growing through this beautiful world of adoption! They had an amazing relationship with their birthmother, Jennifer, and we cannot thank Jennifer enough for helping Carrie and Tracy add to their family. Congratulations to this amazing couple!! They adopted in a quick four months!
Tough times don't last, but tough people do! David and Gary had a 23-month adoption journey, and while it had its times of trials and tribulations and up's and down's, they always hung in there. The joy at the end was all worth it. They knew their time was right when they were connected with their amazing birthmother, Emily. Emily delivered a healthy and beautiful baby girl, Presley, on February 18, 2017. David and Gary visited Missouri before the birth to spend time with their birthmother and her grandmother. Emily had such an amazing support system in David and Gary, along with her grandma. We are so happy that she had the love and support of everyone around her in making such a big decision. They all have gained extended family through this process and we were amazed to see how beautiful their story was. We could not be happier for this couple and we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Congrats to Megan and Aniq! Micah Robert was born on February 16, 2017. Megan and Aniq were matched with their sweet birthmother, Jade, for about three weeks until their new baby boy arrived! Although they didn't have too much time to get prepared for the arrival of their son, they had everything set and ready to go due to a past failed match. They always remained calm and patient and trusted the process of adoption. They assured the birthmother that they were ready to go, and were so supportive throughout the process with Jade! The bond and caring love they showed towards Jade in such a short amount of time was beautiful. Congratulations again to this couple! Megan and Aniq adopted in eight months.
Nichole and Kim adopted a wonderful baby girl, Olivia, on February 9, 2017. Olivia entered this world and immediately stole the hearts of her new mommies. We admire their birthmother, Shandra's, strength and courage in choosing adoption! We cannot thank her enough for making this family's dream come true. Nichole and Kim adopted in eight short months, but had a few difficult situations that didn't work out, before they found their incredible birthmother. They never lost faith, and remained patient and hopeful. We are so glad they did! Wishing this family the very best!
From the initial conversation Jill and Brie had with their awesome birthmother, Bess, they had an instant and beautiful bond! In an incredible three months, Jill and Brie were heading across the country to get their baby daughter, Kenzie, from Virginia. Kenzie was born on February 8, 2017. In such a short amount of time, they gained a beautiful friend and built an incredible relationship with their birth parents. We cannot express enough how incredibly grateful and happy we are for everyone involved! Congratulations!!
After a few situations that didn't work out, Bill and Mike did not lose hope. On January 18, 2017, Vienna Kay was born, and Bill and Mike's lives have been forever changed! They built a wonderful relationship with their birth parents, Jessica and Dan, in a short period of time. Bill and Mike were respectful and understanding of their birth parents' wishes along the way. We are so thankful for Vienna's birthparents for this selfless act, another family has had their dreams come true. The LifeLong Family is grateful that Bill and Mike did not lose hope in the process and continued to trust that their baby was out there! Congratulations to Bill, Mike, and Vienna!
Welcome to the world, Patrizio! Birthmother, Selena was quick to make a connection with Zoraya and Luis back in December. As the due date got closer, there was a change of heart and Selena decided to parent with the help of family. Although disappointed, Zoraya and Luis wished them the best and moved on. On January 17, 2017, a phone call from LifeLong changed everything, once again. Baby Patrizio was born! The birthmother had decided adoption was the best option after all. Already having a relationship with Zoraya and Luis, the decision was obvious to Selena as to who to call. Thank you for your patience, Zoraya and Luis! Thank you, also, to Selena for the gift that the family will be eternally grateful for...Patrizio! Zoraya and Luis adopted in an incredible three months!
After being matched with a birthmother for five months, Kami and Cherie were meeting their new daughter, Zoe Marie. Zoe Marie was born in Alabama on September 19, 2016. Their incredibly amazing birthmother, Emily, brought their bundle of joy into this world, happy, healthy, and already loved so much! Kami and Cherie adopted in 11 short months, and they are over the moon in love with their little girl who stole their hearts the second she came into this world. With some unknowns throughout their adoption journey, Kami and Cherie put their faith and trust into their birthmother, and utilized their adoption social workers, attorneys, and LifeLong to guide them throughout their journey. We couldn't be more happy for this wonderful couple. We wish you all the very best in this new chapter of your lives!
We are so excited to announce that Tracey and Renee were blessed with a beautiful baby girl! Little Piper came into their lives after just 10 months of waiting. She was born on January 4th, 2017, and what a great way to start the year off! She was immediately welcomed into the world by her new parents! They made a visit out to Oklahoma before Piper's birth to meet their amazing birthmom and her family. They developed a beautiful forever bond. The LifeLong family is so truly happy for this new family and we hope that they have many amazing memories together! Thanks to their birthmother Alicia, on making such a brave and courageous choice to help Tracey and Renee grow their family with a new bundle of joy!
LifeLong ended 2016 with great news! We want to wish a big congratulations to Robert and Shaun in adopting their daughter in 17 months! Robert and Shaun were on their way to Kentucky to meet their daughter, Alivia, for the first time. Alivia was born on December 21, 2016! Birthmom Krystyn has been such a blessing to Robert and Shaun and we couldn't thank her enough for her strength, courage, and selflessness during this journey. She put her faith and trust in all of us, and we are excited to know that a friendship has developed between them. Congrats again!
