Ryan and Chrissie
We're looking to adopt a baby
Hello, we are Ryan and Chrissie, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to tell you a little bit about ourselves and to share our hopes of expanding our family through adoption.
We met in high school through mutual friends and started dating immediately after college.
In 2016 we were engaged and, a year later, got married on a beautiful fall day in New England with nearly 200 of our family and friends. We have been married for nearly six years, together for over 13 years, and friends for over 17 years. The following year we bought our house and turned it into a home. We have always enjoyed each other's company, and we each love watching our love story grow over time.
In 2019, at 27 weeks pregnant, after a routine prenatal appointment turned scary quickly, Chrissie spent nearly three weeks hospitalized. Although we hoped to stay pregnant longer, Olivia came at 29 weeks, spending nearly three months in the NICU. We were cleared for a future pregnancy, but in the fall of 2021, we devastatingly lost a baby at 22 weeks pregnant. After this experience, we decided to expand our family through adoption, as we knew Olivia will be a great big sister. We adore watching her grow into the amazing person she is and look forward to this same joy with the next child we parent. It is our dream to complete our family and welcome another child to our family through adoption. Thank you for taking the time to consider us.
Financial Support
Expectant mothers who choose to make an adoption plan may qualify for some level of financial assistance during their pregnancy. However, each person's situation and specific needs are different. Your adoption social worker can help you determine what level of assistance you qualify for and deserve. Many expectant mothers qualify for financial assistance to cover basic pregnancy and living expenses, including but not limited to - transportation reimbursement, utility assistance for phone, water, and electricity/gas, maternity clothing and supplements, etc.
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Navigating a pregnancy alone is never easy. Depending on your situation and location, you may qualify for financial assistance to help cover the cost of basic living expenses, such as food and groceries.
Medical Expenses
Receiving quality medical care during your pregnancy is vital to both your health and the health of your baby. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your pregnancy-related medical expenses will be covered by the adoptive family.
Rent & Utilities
Women who choose to place their baby for adoption may receive financial assistance to help cover the cost of rent and utilities. If you feel that you'll need some help with these costs, it's important to talk to your adoption social worker about it early in the process.
Household Items
In order to have a healthy pregnancy, it's important that you have everything you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. The cost of some household items may be covered during your pregnancy.
Counseling
Placing a baby for adoption is a loving but incredibly challenging decision. Many women experience a range of emotions during this time and find that counseling is very helpful.
Transportation
If you need assistance with transportation, your adoption social worker can help you find the best solution. You may be eligible for help with transportation costs.
Glimpses
Our photos will be available here as soon as we upload some. We're excited to share glimpses of our life with you!