Throughout the months after Kate and Hannah joined LifeLong, the couple faced a few very difficult and disappointing failed connections. Not discouraged, they continued on their journey and were ecstatic to connect with their amazing birthmother less than a month before her due date! Sweet little Clara Rose was welcomed by her loving family 15 months after their journey began. They are so grateful to Clara's birthmother and are so excited to start this new adventure! Congratulations Hannah and Kate!
A big congratulations to RJ and Cole! These two have had an incredible journey. There was a lot of waiting for them, with one failed connection along the way, but they held onto hope! Finally, they began talking with their incredible birthmother and built an amazing relationship with her. They were overjoyed to welcome their beautiful little girl, Molly Jean, into their hearts! We are so happy for you, RJ and Cole!
Antwan and Ryan had an amazing relationship with their daughter's birthmother and her parents for a few months before sweet Morgan Brooke was born. The support of this strong young woman's family was a beautiful thing. We are so grateful to see so many people come together to build a life of love for this little one. Congratulations, Antwan and Ryan, on your beautiful little girl, Morgan!
Reggie and Barry returned to LifeLong for their second adoption. Little did they know they would soon be blessed with another little lady to grow their family! Their daughter's birthmother reached out to us very early in her pregnancy as she considered her options. After four months passed, she chose the family that would parent her daughter. Reggie and Barry began communicating with her and the process slowly unfolded over the course of yet another four months when, finally, Gabriella Rene was born. This courageous birthmother was determined and stayed true to her plan, and we are so thankful for the beautiful gift she gave. Congratulations Reggie and Barry on your beautiful new daughter!
Patricia and Christina joined LifeLong in pursuit of their second adoption with us. They were matched with a courageous birthmother who stayed focused and diligent on her adoption plan and delivered a healthy baby girl! Patricia and Christina were blessed with the opportunity to bond with both the birthmother and birthfather during the hospital stay. This is a beautiful example of what was simply meant to be! Congratulations Patricia and Christina on the birth of your daughter, Violet Lily!
Brandon joined LifeLong as a hopeful single father and his dreams came true when Sebastian Ryan was born! Almost a year into his wait, LifeLong called Brandon to notify him that he had been chosen by a birthmother in Michigan, and his baby boy was waiting for him in the NICU. He made immediate plans to travel there and joined his son the following day. While it took some time and patience for Sebastian to grow stronger, he was sent home with his new Daddy thanks to this courageous birthmother. Congratulations Brandon on the birth of your son!
Congratulations to Pierce and Patrick! These amazing adoptive parents experienced quite the journey. During their time with us, they went through many failed communications and connections, but these two resilient dads kept fighting and stayed strong and they were finally presented with the opportunity to open their hearts to a beautiful baby! They are so thankful for their birthmother who reached out a mere ten days before her due date. They welcomed their daughter, Genevieve Marie, and are overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude for this amazing birthmother. A full team effort at LifeLong helped their dream come true. We are all so thankful and blessed to have been a part of their adoption journey!
Congratulations to Michelle on the birth of her son, Jack! Michelle had some failed situations along the way, but she held on to hope and kept the faith. Thirteen months later, she welcomed her sweet baby boy into this world. Michelle was able to visit with her amazing birthmother and develop a strong bond with her. Michelle is so thankful for her strong birthmother who bestowed this gift upon her. We're so happy for you!
Travis and Barron began their second adoption with LifeLong, and only one month later, they matched with their brave birthmother! They developed a solid relationship with this amazing woman. Five months after starting with LifeLong, they welcomed their son, August William. He joins big sister Olivia and big furry brother Griffith. They are overwhelmed with gratitude for their selfless birthmother. LifeLong is thrilled to be a part of their second adoption journey. Congrats Travis and Barron!
Only five months after David and Steven joined LifeLong, they welcomed their son Sawyer Skye! A week before her due date, an amazing expectant mother picked them and they connected with her. Their quick call to action had them driving down to the expectant mother's home state just days after being matched. They arrived in time to be present for the birth of their son and are just in awe of their inspirational birthmother. Although their time to get to know her was short, they are forever grateful for her and this blessing. Congratulations to David and Steven!
Jason and Linus, along with their two-year-old son, welcomed sweet Alexander Jackson when he was only a few days old. They endured some bumps in the road after back-to-back attempts to adopt had failed, but the third time was the charm and they lovingly and willingly pursued this last-minute connection with their whole hearts. Congratulations, Jason and Linus on your beautiful family and sweet son, Alexander!
Josh and Bing were going through a long and quiet wait, but then they received the news that their son, Nolan Alexander was already born and waiting for them in a neighboring state! In a very short period of time, Josh and Bing were able to build a sweet and hopefully long-lasting relationship with their birthmother. The full family was finally brought together and they could not be any more overjoyed! Congratulations!
It was a long journey for Gary and Christen as they awaited their hearts' desire. Their dream finally came true when they were connected with their birthmom and welcomed their daughter Hailey. When Hailey's birthmom came to us for help, all she wanted was a loving family for her daughter. This family gave her their whole heart and truly welcomed the opportunity with open arms. Their dream finally came to fruition and we were all able to celebrate the welcoming of Hailey. Congratulations Gary and Christen on your beautiful daughter!
Just about one year after Amy began her journey with LifeLong, she was holding her son, Jacob Leo Wilson, in her arms! Amy adopted in 10 months and is so thankful for her amazing and courageous birthmother Lauren. Amy and Lauren had the opportunity to meet one another and build a relationship along the way. Amy is forever grateful for the gift Lauren has given her. Congratulations Amy!
Just two months after their profile started being presented, Luis and Christopher were chosen by an expectant mother Makayla, and they began this beautiful adventure together. Luis and Christopher welcomed their daughter Mireya, and their brave birthmother Makayla was amazing throughout their journey. The three of them instantly bonded and had multiple visits and even held a gender reveal party! The special relationship they developed from March to October will forever be close to their hearts. These two fathers are so very grateful for their strong and courageous birthmother and the gift they now hold in their arms. Congratulations Luis and Christopher!
Chris and Jeff began their adoption journey hoping to hit the ground running, and sure enough, they did! An expectant mother had chosen them early on in her pregnancy but waited until she was delivering at the hospital to call and ask the family to be present and meet her in person. Lives were all changed that day as what she thought she wanted was a closed adoption ended up being a beautiful loving relationship with the adoptive parents of her daughter, Paige. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their story! Congratulations Chris and Jeff on your sweet bundle of joy, Paige!
Randy and Thang experienced some heartache along the way before being matched with their birthmother Cristinna. They connected with her in June and welcomed their son on September 5. With the help of their Adoptive Parent Coordinator, Melinda, they placed 10 months into their adoption journey and their little one was worth the wait! Their birthmother Cristinna was an amazing person who they had a chance to visit with and communicate with often! Cristinna kept them updated daily on her activities and health. Randy and Thang were so grateful for their birthmother. They are excited for baby and the opportunity for Cristinna's outlook and future. Randy and Thang were so thankful for Cristinna's trust. We thank their birthmother and congratulate Randy and Thang on the birth of their son!
Eddie and Orby had a long and quiet journey for the majority of their time with us. Nearing the end of their journey they started to wonder if there was a light at the end of the tunnel when one day, it all changed. In a whirlwind, an expectant mother due in a matter of weeks chose them and before we knew it they were heading to the hospital. This strong birthmom had the support of her own mother behind her which was so valuable in this difficult time. The family had the blessing of knowing ahead of time that the C-section was scheduled, so they were able to be present for the delivery of their son, Levi, on August 2, 2018. Congratulations Orby and Eddie on your own little miracle!
Jackie had an unusually fast journey, but we know when the timing is right and the heart is open, miracles happen! Jackie was connected with her birthmother in July and Kayla D'Asia was born on August 09, 2018! With the help of Jackie's adoptive parent coordinator Jenee and birthmother coordinator Nicole, this whirlwind was successful and her life changed in the blink of an eye. Congratulations Jackie on the birth of your daughter Kayla D'Asia from all of your LifeLong Family!
After over a year of waiting and a disheartening failed connection, Kristen and Laura had a beautiful surprise waiting for them! Their courageous birthmother reached out to us and chose them to parent her son with just over a week to spare. It was a beautiful whirlwind to be had and on August 2, 2018, Kristen and Laura welcomed Jayden Isaiah into their hearts and lives. We are so happy for you and that all your dreams came true! Congratulations!
Clark Matthew was welcomed by James and Brian on July 28, 2018, after quite an adventure! They traveled back and forth to the expectant mother's state and then after delivery, sweet Clark spent some time in the NICU. With the courage of the birthmother and the love and dedication by this couple, they all made it through to the end! James, Brian, and their daughter Reagan were able to welcome Clark home on September 29! Thank you to all for your courage and strength in this process. Congratulations on your beautiful family!
At last, Danny and Taylor's love, little Pressley Inez, has come along! They say good things come to those who wait, but Danny and Taylor weren't expecting to have their perseverance tested to quite this degree. Through multiple failed opportunities, they remained firm in their belief that their family would grow through adoption. We are honestly in awe of the way they just kept showing up to each opportunity with hope and love. While there were definitely several moments along the way that tested them, now at their happily ever after, they know their daughter was worth the wait. Their Adoptive Parent Coordinator, Jenee, Birthmother Coordinator, Nicole, and other members of the LifeLong team are so excited to finally celebrate the joyous occasion welcoming Pressley into the world and the LifeLong family! Congratulations Danny and Taylor, we are so happy for you!
Congratulations David and Alan on the birth of their son Samuel on July 21st! These parents had some failed opportunities before they were connected with their brave birthmother in March. They knew their baby was out there and their amazing birthmother made her way to them. Alan and David had the opportunity to develop a secure relationship with their birthmother and were anxiously awaiting the birth of their son. After ten months, they were overjoyed to have Samuel in their arms. We commend their birthmother for her strength. Congratulations!
Lukas and Mitch were early into their journey when they matched with their expectant mother. They began to develop a relationship with her over the course of three months leading up to the big day! Through the ups and downs that adoption sometimes brings, Lukas, Mitch, and their courageous birthmother made a family complete on July 18, when Sebastian was born! It was a joyful homecoming for this couple when their sweet boy was welcomed into the world. Congratulations Lukas and Mitch on the birth of your son, Sebastian!
Julie and Aldo were a joy to work with and had a wonderful relationship with their expectant mother. The situation was a special one in that she requested we send the family a gender reveal! The relationship was mutual as they all moved forward with support and positivity. The family connected with her right away, they visited her in person, and they established a wonderful relationship leading up to delivery. We all celebrated sweet baby boy Malcolm Rocco and his new family when he was born on July 16. Congratulations Julie and Aldo on the birth of your son!
Hannah was matched with her daughter's birthmom back in April of this year. They built a wonderful relationship with one another during those months. Her birthmother delivered a healthy, beautiful baby girl, Adalina Marielle, on July 7th. After Hannah had been caring for Adalina for three days, we were given the news that her birthmother had decided to parent. Heartbroken, Hannah brought Adalina back to her birthmother and then traveled back home. A few weeks later, Hannah texted Adalina's birthmom wishing Adalina a "happy one month." That's when things changed. It was at that point this courageous and incredibly strong birthmother asked Hannah to come back to Ohio because she knew Hannah was meant to be Adalina's mom. Hannah traveled back once again, this time with a different result. It was a really long road for Hannah, with many other failed adoptions along the way, but she never gave up hope. We couldn't be more ecstatic that things worked out for her!
Jeff and Cade returned to LifeLong for their second adoption journey in 2016. After a long and quiet 22 months, they were speedily connected with their birthmother who gave birth to their beautiful son Finnegan on August 15, 2018. With the help of their adoptive parent coordinator, Jenee, their family is complete! Congratulations Jeff and Cade on the birth of your son, Finnegan. We were blessed to be on this journey with you!
This amazing and patient couple had an excruciatingly long journey, but they were dedicated to their dream of becoming a family. They maintained the hope that one day their life would change. Soon enough, the birthparents that were meant to bless their lives forever called LifeLong with the news that they were considering placing their son Roman Patrick. Roman's birthparents were making this choice together. They had contacted LifeLong months prior and decided to parent, but soon after he was born, they made the brave decision that placing Roman with Chris and Danny would be for the best. Chris and Danny immediately traveled to meet Roman's birthparents and have enjoyed every moment of having Roman in their lives ever since. Congratulations Chris and Danny! You are evidence that good things come to those who wait!
John and Sophear connected with their birthmother 16 months into their adoption journey. What was a quiet journey turned into a joyful unfolding of a relationship as they began regular communication and built a relationship over three months with their daughter's expectant mother. Knowing that the ultimate decision was in her hands, they were scared, nervous, and excited, but they stayed hopeful. On August 31, they welcomed their daughter Hope into the world. Many thanks to this courageous birthmother who blessed this amazing family! Congratulations John and Sophear on the birth of your daughter!
A little over a year into their journey, Rob and Matt were contacted by their amazing birthmother through the LifeLong website after she had seen their profile video and felt drawn to them. We connected them, and after a few short weeks they were working through the details of making this adoption happen! The family traveled to meet with her and she enjoyed meeting them in person. Rob and Matt continued to support her in the coming weeks as they moved forward together until sweet Hazel was born on July 9. Congratulations on your beautiful daughter, Rob and Matt!
