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Bex Randal Isaac
Through the ups and downs of adoption and one failed connection, Serina and Jace remained hopeful that adoption was the best path for growing their family. They first spoke with their son's birthmother in the Fall of 2017, and spent the remainder of the year walking through her pregnancy together. Bex Randal Isaac was born December 7, 2017, and instantly loved by Serina and Jace. While their adoption journey wasn't always smooth, we are thankful they kept their hearts open to adoption and their son's birthmother! Congratulations to this new family of three.
Congratulations Serina & Jace
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Kyrie Jade
Oftentimes it takes just one phone call for life to change. This was the case for Jason and Heidi. Angel reached out to Jason and Heidi on December 7, 2017, letting them know a baby girl had been born that morning in Ohio, and if they were open to the last-minute, cross-country travel, their daughter was waiting! Their daughter's birthmother had been in and out of contact with Angel previously, but ultimately contacted us about the adoption from the hospital. Heidi and Jason were quick to get things in order and headed to Ohio to meet their daughter. Kyrie Jade was born December 7, 2017, and met her adoptive parents just a day later. The timeline for adoption can be unpredictable, from mothers that contact after delivery to families whose lives change in an instant. We are forever thankful to Kyrie's birthmother for choosing adoption and are over the moon for Jason and Heidi and their new bundle of joy!
Congratulations Jason & Heidi
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Clyde
While their time with Angel was only a short nine months, we loved helping Chase and Constanza throughout their adoption journey. Chase and Constanza first connected with their son's birthmother in August 2017, communicating through text messages. In August, they made the trip to Arizona to meet her in person and were able to attend an ultrasound appointment with her. Just days before her due date, they flew to Arizona once more to spend the final days of her pregnancy together. Clyde was born December 4, 2017, happy and healthy as could be! What a wonderful way for Chase and Constanza to end their 2017!
Congratulations Chase & Constanza
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Beau
Mayra and Brian had very little time to spend getting to know their son's birthmother before she delivered on November 30, 2017! Baby Beau met his adoptive parents shortly after birth. We are forever thankful to Beau's birthmother for considering an adoption plan. Congratulations to Mayra and Brian and their growing family!
Congratulations Mayra & Brian
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Marissa Ann
Through six failed adoptions, Kelly and Charles continued to remain hopeful that the adoption process would work for them when the time was right. Kelly and Charles' world turned upside down when we presented them with a baby girl, who was born on November 27, 2017, and waiting to meet her adoptive parents! They were quick to move forward and were able to meet their daughter, Marissa Ann, on November 28, just one day after she was born. Kelly was able to meet Marissa's birthmother and express her gratitude for choosing adoption. Everyone's adoption path is different and through all the ups and downs, we are forever thankful that Kelly and Charles continued to stay positive! Congratulations!
Congratulations Kelly & Charles
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Abigail Rose
While the waiting period was not always easy, it was all worth it for this sweet baby girl. Jon and Liz first spoke with their daughter's birthmother only weeks before she delivered. They were quick to head to St. Louis in mid-November when they found our their daughter was born. Abigail Rose was born on November 14, 2017, and met her parents shortly after! Jon and Liz spent Thanksgiving with their daughter in her birth state, loving on their newest blessing. Congratulations to Jon, Liz, and baby Abigail!
Congratulations Jon & Liz
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Aspen Irelan James
Mike and Katie's son's birthmother first contacted Angel in March 2017, but she took until the end of the summer to consider an adoption plan. When she reconnected with Angel in July, she chose Katie and Mike as her first preference in families. Katie and Mike were able to spend time with their birthmother over the course of her final trimester, helping her through finding an apartment and getting settled. Sweet baby boy, Aspen Irelan James, was born November 18, 2017, exactly four months after his adoptive parents and birthmother first communicated. Through their 17-month wait, they remained faithful that the right connection was out there and we are thankful for Aspen's birthmother for choosing adoption!
Congratulations Mike & Katie
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Bernadette Lorraine
Stephanie and Albert's daughter's birthmother first contacted Angel in August. She chose Stephanie and Albert for her daughter and connected with them on October 5th. They kept in touch, talking and texting. Exactly five weeks later, Bernadette Lorraine was born on November 9th! Stephanie, her son, and mother flew down to Florida and met Bernadette and the birth parents at the hospital. Stephanie spent hours talking with the birthparents and it was a wonderful experience. Stephanie and Albert were 22 months into their 24-month contract and were beginning to think adoption would not happen for them. We are grateful that Stephanie and Albert kept their faith in Angel and that Bernadette's birthparents were able to give them the most wonderful gift!
Congratulations Albert & Stephanie
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Congratulations to Kymberly on the adoption of her son, born October 19, 2017!
Congratulations Kymberly
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Blake Lee
In the rare instance that a birthmother requests a closed adoption, Angel will always respect her wishes. This was the case for Chris and Danielle's birthmother. Chris and Danielle put their faith and trust in both Angel and their social workers, knowing that their son's birthmother was responsive to those around her and her adoption plan. Baby boy, Blake Lee, was born on September 2, 2017, happy and healthy as could be. We are thankful to those women that make the brave and courageous decision to create an adoption plan for their children. What a blessing Blake has been to Chris and Danielle.
Congratulations Chris & Danielle
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Tobias
Derek and Aaron signed with Angel in April 2017, prepared for the long wait adoption often entails. In June 2017, Angel contacted them to let them know their profile had been selected by an expectant mother due in October. Derek and Aaron spent the better part of the summer getting to know her, and on October 11, 2017, Tobias was born! Derek and Aaron were able to meet Tobias' birthmother and her family at the hospital and spent some precious time together. While their time with Angel was short, we are blessed to have been able to watch Derek and Aaron become new dads!
Congratulations Derek & Aaron
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Harrison William
Sarah and Steven's son's birthmother first contacted Angel in April 2017, confident of her adoption plan, but unsure of where to start. Angel was able to remain in contact with her, providing her the guidance she needed and helped her connect with Sarah and Steven in July. Sarah and Steven were able to spend a couple months getting to know their son's birthmother and were able to be there for her C-section, meeting their son Harrison William on October 9, 2017! Over the course of 14 months, Steven and Sarah kept their faith in Angel and that the right birthmother was out there for them! Congratulations to this new family of three.
Congratulations Steven & Sarah
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Adhara Vida
Lisa and Stacy first communicated with their daughter's birthmother in early August, aware that the days were numbered before she delivered. They quickly built a very loving and trusting relationship, text messaging regularly. Adhara Vida was born October 1, 2017, and met her adoptive moms the very next day! Stacy and Lisa were able to spend their time with both Adhara and her birthmom and met for lunch before heading home. We admire the love that Adhara's adoption is formed around and cannot give enough credit to all three of her moms for always putting her first.
Congratulations Lisa & Stacy
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Nora Elizabeth
John and Emily had the opportunity to not only build a relationship with their daughter's birthmom, but also her birthdad! Over the course of four months, John and Emily got to know both birthparents and were able to provide support to one other throughout the waiting period. Baby girl, Nora Elizabeth, was born October 1, 2017, and instantly loved by both her birthparents and adoptive parents. We cannot commend Nora's birthparents enough for creating an adoption plan for her and are thankful for John and Emily and their loving hearts.
Congratulations John & Emily
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Bella Grace
Congratulations to Tracy on the adoption of her beautiful daughter! Tracy is one strong mama who never gave up on the search for her baby girl. She finally brought her daughter home in July of 2017, after a grueling rollercoaster ride of failed adoptions and broken hearts. Thankfully, Tracy never gave up on us and we never gave up the search. She was introduced to her daughter's birthmom in June and spent almost two months in contact, being as supportive as possible when things got tough. Knowing that baby Bella is now in Tracy's arms reminds us why we fight for adoption no matter how discouraged we get or impossible it seems. Tracy knew in her heart she was meant to be a mother, and we knew Bella was meant to be hers. It's never easy to imagine the pain and suffering our waiting families and birth families go through during their adoption journeys. The sacrifices that are made to bring so much joy and love are undeniable. We know Tracy experienced all of this firsthand and we know there's no better home for Bella. We will never forget the gift that Bella's birthmother gave to Tracy, and we will never forget the unconditional commitment Tracy gave to the process. Thank you and congratulations, again, to Tracy and Bella!
Congratulations Tracy
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Alexis Maya
Charity and Rob spent the latter part of the summer in contact with their daughter's birthmother, providing her the emotional support she needed. Sweet Alexis Maya was born September 27, 2017! Congratulations to Charity and Rob on the birth of their daughter. We are grateful for her strong birthmother for considering an adoption plan!
Congratulations Charity & Rob
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Rosalie
Although birthmother Christina selected their profile, Sarah and Mitchell had a unique connection with her in that had very minimal contact. They were able to put their trust in the attorneys who worked diligently to be sure Christina's needs were being met and that Sarah and Mitchell felt included in the process. Sweet Rosalie was born September 1, 2017, and met Sarah and Mitchell shortly after! They were able to share photos of themselves with Rosalie through the attorney and Christina was pleased to see how clearly in love with Rosalie they were. There is nothing more beautiful than a new Angel family!
Congratulations Sarah & Mitchell
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Micah Charles
After a few attempts at emailing back and forth, Matt and Tracy were finally able to connect with birthmother Charly via text message. They spent the first half of the summer getting to know her. After a quick weekend visit in July, everyone was feeling great about the relationship! Tracy and Matt were able to be with Charly when she was induced and met their son, Micah Charles, who was born September 18, 2017. They spent the entire time with Charly in the hospital and never allowed her to feel alone during this process. We are sending so much love to Angel's newest family!
Congratulations Matt & Tracy
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Tessa Marie Ayana
Angela's life turned upside down in a matter of 18 short days. She found out on September 1, 2017, that she had been selected by birthmother Erica and started text messaging with her. By September 18, 2017, Angela's daughter, Tessa Marie Ayana, was born! Angela was able to be in the delivery room with Erica, who was quick to introduce Angela to the hospital staff as Tessa's adoptive mother. While the relationship was fast, it was a blessing to see the bond that Angela and Erica formed so quickly. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations Angela
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Hannah Jean
After birthmother Mia spoke with Melissa and Jon, everyone decided the next best step was a visit. Melissa and Jon made the trip to sunny California and met with Mia and her sister. Although it was an emotional visit, everyone felt very positive. They spent the next month in regular contact with Mia and made their second trip to California for Mia's induction, but not before enjoying dinner together the night before. Sweet baby girl, Hannah Jean, was born September 11, 2017, and met her adoptive parents immediately! Melissa and Jon were nothing but wonderful with Mia, and we are so appreciative of the bond that they formed.
Congratulations Melissa & Jonathan
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Blakely Rose
Baby girl, Blakely Rose, was born on September 9, 2017, in Texas. Ryann and Aaron became proud new parents of this sweet angel. It was a story of great friendship and openness on both sides. They created a bond with birthmother Angela, attending doctor's appointments with her, and they were able to be in the delivery room with her. Congratulations from all of us at Angel on your new bundle of joy!
Congratulations Ryann & Aaron
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Lorelai Gray
On September 9, 2017, new daddies, Brandon and John, welcomed their daughter, Lorelai Gray, into the world. Prior to her birth, Brandon and John spent two months getting to know their birthmother, Tyana, and took a weekend visit to meet her prior to delivery. We are grateful that Brandon and John were so open and loving towards Tyana, and cannot commend Tyana enough for choosing adoption! Congratulations to Brandon, John, and beautiful Lorelai.
Congratulations Brandon & John
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Reed Jacob
Rich and Rob spent about a month getting to know birthmother, Antoinette, providing her with emotional support through her final month of pregnancy. They were able to visit her prior to delivery and everyone felt very positive about moving forward! Angel got the call that Antoinette delivered a healthy baby boy on August 31, 2017, but she decided she could no longer move forward with an adoption plan and chose to parent. As difficult as the decision was for Rob and Rich, they supported her. Just a week later, they received a call from Antoinette that she had changed her mind and was ready to move forward with the adoption plan. Rich and Rob flow to Pennsylvania on September 7, 2017, and officially became proud dads to Reed Jacob on September 11, 2017! Adoption requires patience, love, and understanding, even in the most difficult circumstances. We are forever thankful that Rich and Rob stuck by Antoinette and were able to welcome their son into their lives!
Congratulations Rich & Rob
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Olivia James & Baby Boy M.
After several failed connections and a devastating failed placement, Anne and Jim were at the end of their adoption journey. Fortunately, the pieces came together at just the right time. A phone call about a baby girl born in Houston had them on a plane within 24 hours and heading one way into Hurricane Harvey. There they met their beautiful daughter, Olivia James, born on August 23, 2017. Much to their surprise, shortly after coming home with their daughter, a birthmother with whom they had previously been connected returned with consent to adopt a 19-month old boy! Within weeks, they were a family of four! Anne and Jim are a great example of the faith and determination it can take to become parents. We couldn't be happier for this family!
Congratulations Anne & Jim
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Greyson Michael
After a heartbreaking failed adoption in July, Julie and Carlo were anxious for another connection and remained hopeful they would find the perfect birthmother for them. On August 24, 2017, birthmother Kari contacted Angel. She had delivered a baby boy in her home that morning. After settling in at the hospital, she decided an adoption plan was best for her and her baby. Julie and Carlo were quick to head to Maine and meet their son, Greyson Michael! After discharge, they were able to meet Kari and spend time with her before heading home. Out of love for Kari, Greyson's middle name is after Kari's Uncle Mike. Julie and Carlo waited 23 months for Greyson, and we are in love with this new family of three!
Congratulations Julie & Carlo
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Dominick Samuel
Angel always prepares families that adoption may be a long process, but every so often, things happen much sooner than expected! Ricardo and Nancy signed with Angel the last week of June 2017, and planned to wait months for a connection. Much to their surprise, birthparents Samantha and Chris fell in love with their online profile the day after their son was born on August 18th. In what was a very emotional placement, Ricardo and Nancy met their son, Dominick Samuel, on August 25th. They were able to meet Samantha and provide her the reassurance that they would forever love and care for her son. Nancy and Ricardo showed so much love and grace towards Samantha, and we are forever grateful for this beautiful connection.
Congratulations Ricardo & Nancy
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Jacob William
When birthmother Crystal first contacted Angel, she was confident in her adoption plan but requested to have no contact with the adoptive family. While it may have been a rare request, Chad and Jenny kept their faith in Angel and Crystal and chose to move forward with an adoption plan. Jacob William was born August 29, 2017, welcomed by his adoptive parents and new big brother. Congratulations to this new family, and thank you, Crystal, for putting your trust in us!
Congratulations Chad & Jenny
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Kennedy Ader
Families born from adoption form a special kind of love. When Dena and Jackie first started forming a relationship with birthmother Veronica, they knew it was something special. Throughout Veronica's pregnancy, Jackie and Dena were loving and supportive of her, tackling difficult conversations, and were even able to learn the sex of the baby together. After finding out Veronica was having a girl, they spent time picking out names together. Jackie and Dena wanted to be sure they were able to be present for the birth, traveling a week early to North Carolina to spend time with Veronica and her family. Sweet baby girl, Kennedy Ader, was born August 19, 2017, surrounded by the love of her three mothers. Congratulations to Jackie and Dena on the birth of their daughter and a big thank you to Veronica for being so strong during the adoption process.
Congratulations Jackie & Dena
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Hazel Grace
Congratulations to Drew and Christi on the birth of their daughter, Hazel Grace, born August 15, 2017. We are so grateful for their birthmother, Becky, for making such a selfless decision and trusting Drew, Christi, and Angel throughout the adoption process.
Congratulations Drew & Christi
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Cannon Cal
In a quick turn of events, Jonathan and Tanya went from being parents of one son to parents to two! Jonathan and Tanya were fully prepared for a long adoption process, but after being presented for only one month, birthmother Kayla felt a connection with their profile and they started forming a relationship. Over the summer they were able to continue to get to know each other, and Jonathan and Tanya were there when their son, Cannon Cal, was born on August 9, 2017. Jonathan and Tanya adopted in five short months, but we are thankful they were prepared to move so quickly, and for Kayla for making the most selfless decision she could!
Congratulations Jonathan & Tanya