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!
Ben and Rudy experienced many ups and downs in their emotional adoption journey. It was all worth it when they welcomed their son Liam on July 9th. With the assistance of their adoptive parent coordinator, Melinda, they connected with their birthmother in April. They had experienced some setbacks along the way, but after eight months, they were celebrating little Liam's entrance into the world. We admire their brave birthmother who put her child first and gave these parents a most beautiful gift.
Congratulations Clarissa and Dixie on the birth of their daughter Kaiya! These parents began the month of July with the most amazing gift. They adopted in four months! With the help of Melinda, their adoptive parent coordinator, they connected with their courageous birthmother in April. The months that followed were an opportunity for these parents to truly learn about the birthmother and establish a beautiful relationship with her. They began the year joining Lifelong and by summer were welcoming their daughter!
Frank and Shane had their profile first presented in the beginning of March. By the end of the month, they were already moving forward with their most altruistic birthmother! The couple was able to visit the birthmother and truly enjoyed getting to know this courageous woman. With the assistance of Melinda, their adoptive parent coordinator, they were easily and quickly able to connect with their birthmother in three short months. Frank and Shane welcomed their daughter Gianna Marie on June 19th with so much joy!
After a long journey, the opportunity that was intended just for Lance and Trevan arose at just the right moment! Lance and Trevan were given the last-minute opportunity to work with a selfless and strong birthmother/birthfather couple right in their home state of California. Only a short distance away from this couple was a pair of birthparents who may give them the most precious gift they could even imagine. They sat on the edge of their seats waiting to hear that it was time to go. Sweet Ava was born on June 18, 2018, and this patient couple could not have been more overjoyed. With a little help from their adoptive parent coordinator, Jenee, during the long wait and their birthmother coordinator, Nicole, during the execution of the plan, this family was made complete and we were blessed to witness another miracle of adoption. Congratulations Lance and Trevan on your sweet daughter Ava!
Timothy and Nicholas truly experienced the unique ride of adoption. In the end, they have a beautiful story to tell and we hope their courageous birthmother knows how appreciated she is by LifeLong and this couple she chose to raise her sweet son. Timothy and Nicholas had their first birthmother opportunity 14 months into their adoption journey. They were saddened when this opportunity seemingly did not work out, however, they continued to ask about her and let us know she was still in their hearts. Four months later, this strong woman called our birthmother coordinator, Nicole, to express she was still interested in placing her baby with Timothy and Nicholas. The family was quick to get to the hospital to welcome their son, Miles Aaron, on June 9. Congratulations on your new addition!
Congratulations to Ben and Mike on welcoming their daughter Ainsley into their home! It was a whirlwind of emotions and ups and downs, but they welcomed their lovely daughter on June 7th. The couple placed in six months. They are so thankful for their amazing birthmother and their chance to be daddies. LifeLong and their adoptive parent coordinator, Melinda, are so very overjoyed to have been part of their journey.
Marcus and Noel returned to LifeLong for their second adoption. After a long journey, they finally welcomed Jaidyn Geneva! Through patience, faith and a little distraction named Jordan (Jaidyn's big brother), Marcus and Noel made it to the finish line. Jaidyn's courageous birthmother chose an amazing family for her beautiful daughter, and despite all of the unknowns, they were all able to work together to make this happen with the assistance of LifeLong's Adoptive Parent Coordinator, Jenee, and Birthmother Coordinator, Nicole. We are blessed to be able to announce another family created through the miracle of adoption. Congratulations!
Congratulations to Craig & Jen on the birth of their son Bodhi! The couple joined Lifelong last summer ready and patiently waiting for their little one to come along. Jen & Craig were connected with their amazing birthmother in January. They were able to visit her and get to know this truly special woman. We certainly admire this selfless woman. In just seven months, Craig & Jen were welcoming sweet Bo into this world. The new parents to be are beyond happy and grateful for this little bundle of joy!
Chad and Joseph welcomed Iyana into their family in May and they could not be happier! They exemplified a willing and open heart towards adoption as a whole as they worked through various opportunities that failed and several unique circumstances. Iyana's brave birthmother chose an amazing couple to parent her beautiful daughter and we could not be more grateful. Chad and Joseph worked closely with their birthmother coordinator Nicole through their journey. Their journey was long but worth every second of waiting. Welcome, Iyana, Chad, and Joseph to the LifeLong Family!
Congratulations to Joel and Oz on welcoming their son Oz Christopher (Ozzie) into their loving home on May 29th! The couple faced a few failed opportunities along the way, but with guidance from their adoptive parent coordinator, Jenee, they connected with Ozzie's birthmother in late May. The couple established a great relationship with Ozzie's birthmother along the way and were there to greet him at the hospital after he was delivered. Lifelong is so happy to be a part of your wonderful story!
Aaron and Joey came to LifeLong in January of 2017 with the desire to grow their family. They remained excited and positive throughout the process, keeping their friends and family updated on their milestones via social media. In March, Jenee, their adoptive parent coordinator, excitedly connected them with their daughter's birthmother. The couple flew to visit and attend doctor's appointments as they grew the relationship. On May 23rd, they welcomed Sloane Avery into their family! Congratulations on your beautiful addition. LifeLong is so grateful to be a part of your journey!
