dear expectant mother
We’d like to start by acknowledging your selflessness and careful consideration for the future of your baby. While we cannot fully relate to this incredibly difficult decision that you have to make, we can fully appreciate how strong you are for being able to make it and to fully put the best interest of your baby above all else. We realize the weight of the decision you have to make, and it is not something that we take lightly because at the end of the day many people’s lives will forever be changed. However, we have full faith that whatever decision you make is the best decision for your baby, and we are here and confident to make sure that your baby's best interests are continued to be given priority moving forward.
We know firsthand how difficult things can be when support is lacking, but also how far just a little bit of support can go. We have an open heart and open mind and are ready to share our robust support system and overwhelming love with not only your baby, but also with yourself, because while things may be difficult now, there can be a bright and beautiful future ahead.
About Us
We are high school sweethearts and have been together since 2016. We got married in 2023 and had our son later that year. Megan is an actuary and Brian is a structural engineer. Together we love traveling, playing board games, going on walks, and hanging out in our backyard with our dog and son. Megan danced competitively her whole childhood and still dances recreationally today. Brian also enjoys camping, hiking, and woodworking. We are both mild mannered, down-to-earth people. Megan's sweet, caring, and empathetic personality balances well with Brian's more analytical, logical, and forward thinking demeanor. We both work from home, so we are able to spend as much time as possible with each other and our son every evening, including little visits and lots of hugs throughout each day. Whether it’s going for an evening walk, or playing at the park, we make the most of every day together.
Our Home & Neighborhood
We live in the suburbs just outside of a major US city. Our town is quiet yet vibrant with a diverse community and an excellent park district that provides us with social services, community events, and free public spaces/activities. We also have easy access to airports, world class museums, concerts, sporting events, festivals, and everything else that large cities have to offer. Our home is full of love, with extra kisses to all family members from our sweet dog, Rosie. Rosie and Elliott enjoy playing together and are inseparable, constantly filling our home with happiness and laughter.
Our Family & Friends
We have a large and loving extended family, with most living nearby. Megan’s parents often host family gatherings. Megan also has one married brother with a newborn son. Megan is very close with her 3 grandparents who never missed a dance competition or school event growing up. Megan’s aunts, uncles, and cousins also see each other often. The best words to describe Megan’s family are dependable and supportive.
Brian comes from a large, diverse, and caring family including parents, step parents, and 4 siblings. Brian is particularly close with his older sister who is married, and also has a step-sister in college, and two half-siblings in high school. Brian is blessed to have 8 grandparents (including step-grandparents), who we see often as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who are starting to scatter throughout the country, but always get together for special occasions.
As our extended family lives nearby, we constantly have family gatherings. We love getting to see our extended family every week or two. We also frequently go on family vacations. Growing up, both Megan’s and Brian’s families enjoyed vacationing at Disney World, and this is a tradition we intend to keep alive for our growing family.
What Led Us To Adoption
We've both always wanted to adopt to not only provide a loving and supportive family for a child, but to also provide options and support for birth parents. Brian's best friend has a sister who was adopted from an orphanage. This has allowed us to see firsthand how adoption can positively change the trajectory of a child’s life, provide growth to the adoptive family not only physically, but also mentally and emotionally, and give birth parents a sense of hope in an incredibly difficult time. Because of these experiences, we couldn't be more excited to be involved in the adoption process.
Fun Facts
About Megan
| Occupation | Actuary |
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| Education | University of Iowa - B.S. in Actuarial Science, B.A. in Mathematics, Minor in Statistics, Minor in Business Administration |
| Race | White |
| Favorite Food | Chocolate |
| Favorite Hobby | Dancing |
| Favorite Movie | The Proposal |
| Favorite Music Group | Noah Kahan |
| Favorite TV Show | The Office |
| Favorite Subject in School | Math |
| Favorite Tradition | Disney World vacations |
| Dream Vacation | Disney Aulani in Hawaii |
About Brian
| Occupation | Structural Engineer |
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| Education | Mississippi State University - B.S. in Civil Engineering, Minor in Geology |
| Race | White |
| Favorite Food | Chips and Salsa |
| Favorite Hobby | Hiking |
| Favorite Movie | Ratatouille |
| Favorite Music Group | Bleachers |
| Favorite TV Show | Modern Family |
| Favorite Subject in School | Geography |
| Favorite Tradition | MLB game each summer |
| Dream Vacation | African Safari |
Contact Megan & Brian
Choose a Family for
Your Baby With Confidence
As you browse our list of hopeful adoptive parents, you can feel confident in knowing that all of the adoptive families working with Angel Adoption are prepared to offer your baby a safe, stable, and loving environment along with a wealth of opportunities for a happy and fulfilling life.
Each adoptive parent has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. A completed home study means the family is emotionally, physically, and financially ready to adopt a baby.
The home study process includes assessments of each parent’s character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family’s home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Furthermore, Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
Not sure how to start? See our How to Choose an Adoptive Family resource page.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!