Thank you, Destinee, for sharing your experience with the Everlasting Adoptions community!
“I would say that choosing adoption as an option was a wonderful experience. Everyone at Everlasting Adoptions was very helpful and kind. The services offered were very supportive to me. The couple that adopted my baby are awesome, caring and fun people. I am so happy I chose them. The process was very easy, and I would recommend Everlasting Adoptions to anyone thinking about adoption.”
Everlasting Adoptions would like to announce a Christmas time miracle. Mike & Sara welcomed Hudson, who was born in Utah on December 19th, and weighed 7 lbs. 1 ounce. Sara and Mike are just in awe of their beautiful son; he has given them so much happiness! We would like to thank their birthmother for choosing the gift of life. Sara & Mike will be forever grateful!
We are so thankful for all of our wonderful birthmothers here at Everlasting Adoptions. One of our birthmothers, Lila, was kind enough to share her experience with the Everlasting community. Thank you, Lila, for opening up to us. We respect your strength!
“I have always wanted to give someone the gift of life, but never knew if I could actually go through with it. I have 3 children already, and I unexpectedly got pregnant again.
When I found out, there was no emotional attachment between myself and the baby, and I didn’t feel like she was mine, unlike my other children. So, I knew she was “sent for someone else.” I began the search, and, at first, I went through a different agency before I found Everlasting Adoptions. I went through over 100 profiles of families who wanted another child or even just one child. None of them were “good enough” for this precious gift of life; none of them called out my attention.
I was talking to my cousin (who had also felt the same way about her last child), and told her that I was starting to give up. She told me about Everlasting Adoptions, so I contacted them. I got my first package of profiles. I went through the first package and saw one couple that caught my attention. But, I set it aside and then asked for more profiles.
Ceal, my adoption counselor at Everlasting Adoptions, sent me at least 4 packages of profiles, and by the time I was done reviewing them, I had gone through 40 profiles.
Then, shockingly, out of the blue, I realized the same couple I had set aside from the first packet, was also included in another packet that came to me. I only wanted to look at families that had no children, so Ceal sent them to me again since they had no children. I saw this is a “sign” to me, and then, when I reviewed their profile again, I had a strong feeling that THEY WERE MEANT TO BE THE ONES! It was then, that I quickly sent a text to Ceal and found out they had just been through a bad situation with another birthmother. Ceal asked them if they were ready to try again. They said YES! Ceal gave them my number and we started talking. I sent pictures of my baby bump and, of course, my ultrasound pictures. They loved her instantly, but were still a little hesitant thinking this might turn out to be another bad situation for them. But, we still continued to keep in touch with one another and develop a relationship.
When the due date came closer, and I only had one week to go, they came to my town to meet me. It was great. We hung out and got to know each other better. Meeting each other in person was the best thing we could have ever done! Surprisingly, my due date came and went, so my doctor scheduled a non-stress test and an ultrasound. Megan, the adoptive mom, got to go with me to my ultrasound and non-stress test and feel baby Allyson for the first time. She looked terrified, but yet so excited. The honest look on her face gave me the confidence I needed to proceed with the adoption. Since I was not going into labor as soon as everyone thought I would, the day came that Kenton, the adoptive father, was notified he had to leave to go back to work in a few days. He was getting sad because he wanted to see his baby girl sooner than later. But, night time came, and I started having contractions. So, I went to the hospital, and they said I wasn’t having enough contractions in one hour to indicate that I was actually in labor, so I went home. Two hours later, I was back in the hospital! The contractions got worse, and they admitted me into the hospital at 10pm. I called Megan and Kenton and said it was time. They came in the room and hung out for awhile until the contractions were too much for me to bare. It was almost time!! They both went out in the waiting room. Then, I sent my Mom out to get Megan. She was so nervous and didn’t know how to help, but I wanted her to see the baby being born. I didn’t have her until 2:16am, with Megan in the room, cheering me on. She, for the first time, got to see and feel the love and pain that brings life into the world first hand. A beautiful miracle was brought into the world just for them.
After the doctor took her and cleaned her up, she screamed, and Kenton was right outside the door instantly. Megan was crying with tears of joy, knowing I had just given the gift of life to them. Kenton saw the baby and held her for the first time. He, too, teared up; she was his miracle!!!
They let me see her and hold her. I even got to teach them a few things—“tricks of the trade” so to speak. They are great people and definitely the BEST parents for Allyson. To me, they are amazing! Honestly, I couldn’t find two people like this in over a million people! They deserved to have her. We took pictures and said our goodbyes after those two days we all spent together in the hospital.
After I left, I kinda felt like something was missing and sad, but I knew she “wasn’t” mine after the second day of being home. I broke down and cried, not for her, but for me. She was given the best parents any child could ask for, and I was able to do that for her. After that day, I now “BRAG” about how great Everlasting Adoptions was in helping me find those perfect parents. I know there will be those women out there reading this thinking it’s not possible, but it most definitely is. Choosing adoption for Allyson was worth every last minute for me. I get to see pictures all the time, and I get constant updates even more than I have asked for. For other women out there considering adoption for their baby, please give Everlasting Adoptions a fighting chance to give you those “PERFECT PARENTS!”
Thank you Ceal and Everlasting Adoptions for giving me, My perfect Parents!”
Sincerely,
Lila
It’s stories like this that remind us how beautiful adoption truly is. Lindi, a birthmother, wanted to share her experience with other women considering adoption. Read her short story about her adoption journey and working with Everlasting Adoptions throughout her pregnancy.
“My adoption experience with Everlasting Adoptions was humbly beautiful. I met two wonderful people to care for and love my baby, Mila Gabrielle, as much as I possibly could. It was a comfortable experience even though it was such a sensitive and touchy choice for me to make. I love, love Everlasting Adoptions for helping me through the pregnancy. I would highly recommend Everlasting Adoptions to other women that are considering adoption. The process was so simple, and, Ceal, my adoption counselor, truly did make everything easier for me.
Thank you for everything!!!!”
Lindi
Please refer to the Birthmother section of our website to learn more about placing a baby for adoption or to request more information.
Choosing adoption for your child is a huge decision. Similar to accepting a job, choosing a school or purchasing a car, there are many questions you will want to ask about adoption. Knowing what questions to ask your adoption coordinator will help you understand the process and ultimately decide if adoption is right for you.
So, what questions should birthmothers ask? Everlasting Adoptions has compiled 10 important adoption questions to get you started.
The top priority of Everlasting Adoptions is educating birthmothers about adoption and guiding them through the process. We’re more than just adoption professionals; we’re an around the clock support group for any birthmother in need. For additional adoption questions (and answers) refer to our Birthmother FAQs page.
Of course, you may contact us any time to with questions, concerns or just to chat. 630-364-8361
We are so thrilled to announce another Everlasting Birth! Doug & Larisa welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Astara on November 17th. Larisa said that baby Astara is truly a dream come true! We would like to thank Astara’s birthmom for choosing adoption and helping to make Doug & Larisa’s dream come true! Doug & Larisa adopted in just 10 short months. Blessings to All!
We are happy to announce another Everlasting miracle! Thomas was born on November 9, 2013, in Nevada. His parents, Scott & Allison, adopted him in just 12 months. They are just so thrilled and excited to have Thomas in their lives! We would like to thank Thomas’s birthmother for choosing adoption and helping to make Scott & Allison’s dream of becoming parents come true! We wish you all the best!
We’d like you to join us in welcoming another Everlasting Angel into the world, Mila Gabrielle. Congratulations to Marc and Maggie, and endless gratitude to their birthmother who chose life for her baby! Mila was born on October 28th, just 15 months after Marc and Maggie joined our family of Everlasting prospective adoptive parents. Marc and Maggie tell us that choosing adoption was the most life fulfilling decision they have ever made! We wish them the brightest and happiest times ever during the upcoming holiday season. What better gift could there be!
Halloween is such a fun holiday! It’s especially a favorite among our children. After all, what could be better than disguising yourself as your favorite super hero and getting enough candy to last you until New Year’s? Not only is it great for kids, but Halloween brings back a nostalgic feeling for us parents, too. Let’s savor the magic with these fun Halloween activities for parents and kids alike!
There’s nothing like getting a bunch of kids together to dress up, bob for apples and celebrate! Coordinate a fabulous Halloween party for your kiddos by asking guests to arrive dressed as their favorite fictional characters (or whatever they please!). Make sure to have games and crafts in store such as pumpkin carving, mummy wraps (with toilet paper, of course), scavenger hunts or a costume parade.
Tip:
Take pictures and send them to Everlasting Adoptions! You could be featured on our blog or Facebook page.
With Halloween comes an assortment of fun recipes. Your kids will love to eat them, but also love help preparing them! Some of our favorites are dirt cups, monster cupcakes, witch’s fingers, mummy dogs and deviled eyeballs. These treats can be made from some everyday household food items, along with a few that require a trip to the market. If you haven’t got a recipe, here’s what we recommend:
Bring on the toilet paper! You’re going to need lots of it for this ghoulish game. For this game you will need:
Rules:
When you say “go” the wrappers race to wrap their model with an entire roll of toilet paper. The first team to finish wrapping and seal it with tape is the winner.
These are just a few ideas on how to celebrate Halloween with your kids this year. If you have any “must do” activities, please share!
In the spirit of Halloween, Everlasting Adoptions has one spooky request. Please send us your best Halloween photos. We love seeing parents and kids taking advantage of this festive holiday. You might even be featured on our Facebook page or blog! Send photos to Carol@everlastingadoptions.com or submit them via direct message on Facebook.
Please welcome Tucker Jay, our newest, handsome Everlasting miracle. He was born on September 26, 2013, in Oklahoma. Brian and Kassidy, his proud parents, adopted him in just 7 short months. They had him all dressed and ready to watch his very first Bronco game shortly after leaving the hospital. We are so happy for all of them, and also want to thank Tucker’s birthmother for giving him the precious gift of life by making the choice that she did. Blessings to Everyone!