Adoption Consultants, Inc.
Birth Parent Line:
1-800-605-4588
(1-800-605-4LUV)
Adoptive Parents:
(818) 766-2222
Testimonials
Adoption Consultants, Inc.
E-mail: info@adoptionconsultantsinc.com
January 25, 2006,
We always knew we wanted our son Nathan to be a big brother. We wanted him to experience having a sibling, someone that he could grow up with. We were so blessed to be present for Nathan’s birth and continue to have a very wonderful relationship with his birth family. We hoped to have a positive experience again and knew what a wonderful addition a second child would be. In January of 2005 we updated our home study and were prepared for the next year and the arrival of a son or daughter.
In adding to our family, we anticipated for it to be easier the second time. We knew what to expect, what emotions were
involved and, most importantly, who to trust to help make our dream a reality. It was with little discussion that we called Cathy and told her our wishes. We knew without even sending her anything, that she already had our family in her heart and would work for us just as hard has she had the first time. Just as expected, Cathy immediately started helping us update our profile, as well as quickly present our family to birth moms.
In no time she was calling us and asking about our interest in potential birth mom matches. In May, not even 3 months into our search, we received a call from Cathy. With Cathy’s help, we weighed pros and cons of two different birth mom situations and decided to move forward and match with one of the birth moms. We were ecstatic! The hardest part would be the wait. The baby’s due date was not until September….a 3 ½ month wait. The wait was exciting, but filled with anticipation. We hoped this would be the opportunity we had been waiting for. When the baby came, we were devastated and heartbroken when things did not workout. Cathy, too, was emotional at our loss, as she had invested much time and emotion into this match. We worked through this difficult time and persevered. We could not let disappointment deter us from our dream of expanding our family! My faith was stronger then, stronger than it had ever been before. Somehow, I had an inner peace knowing that God’s plan was bigger than what I had expected and he would bring us another miracle. Cathy made it her personal goal to make sure that a baby would be ours to adopt. We would not give up! Every night before I went to bed I prayed that tomorrow would be the day we would get the call.
Then on Saturday, November 20th , THE call came! It was an evening that we happened to be surrounded by family. My cell phone rang and it was Cathy. She described a courageous young woman and details of her pregnancy. It all sounded so wonderful. I would get the chance to talk to her the next day on the phone. In our conversation, Cathy revealed that the baby was a boy. A BOY!!! My heart danced! I was so excited as I dreamed about the thought of raising two boys and the bond of brotherhood that they would share. Could it be more perfect? I prayed that night and wondered if it would be true…would we really have two boys? The phone call was a success and we moved forward with the match! We knew the baby potentially could be born at any time with one due date even being Christmas day! Cathy helped us get a lot of things in place and calmed a lot of fears. She faxed us background information, followed up with our birth mom's prenatal visits and records, and walked our birth mom through every step of the process, as she did us. She helped our birth mom immensely. Cathy’s efforts were instrumental in helping this all go so smoothly.
Thirteen days later, we opened another great chapter in our lives. My cell phone rang once again with fabulous news from Cathy. Sharyn was going to be induced. I was at work and honestly don’t remember my drive home, how I packed my bags or what I ate for dinner that night on the way down to Los Angeles. I do remember opening the door to Labor and Deliver Room 13 and laying eyes on two of the most incredible people I have ever met. Sharyn and Bobby, the birth parents, were both all smiles and just as we were, extremely nervous! We had such great conversation and could have talked all night. They were truly gracious and kindhearted; we could instantly tell from their genuine smiles.
It was now early morning on December 2nd. We were in the room at 7:24 PM, the moment our second son was born, just as we had been for our first. We saw his first breath, heard his first cry and watched in awe as he looked into our eyes. Our hearts melted. My husband, Scott, had never seen a child be born and was given the amazing opportunity to cut his cord. I could see the tears in his eyes and the beaming amount of pride that radiated in his face was indescribable. We now had two sons! We named him Alexander Patrick. Alexander weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20.8 inches long. He had hair to brush, nails to clip, and a heart to love! I remember looking at Sharyn right after he was born. Both of us sobbing and I was absolutely speechless.
The day we left the hospital Cathy drove down and spent the day with us and our birth parents. She thoughtfully brought presents for Alexander. The one thing I will cherish the most, is the hand painted Christmas ornament inscribed “Baby’s First Christmas.” It was the first ornament on our tree this year and will hang proudly each year as we celebrate and remember the arrival of Alexander. Most importantly, we will remember Cathy’s guidance and support in helping us add to our family once again. Her expertise is the reason for such a miraculous adoption. We are so grateful to her for her valuable work. She continues to stay in touch, and she has also stayed in touch with our birth parents as well, making sure they are doing well. Cathy is truly a blessing to both adoptive families as well as the birth parents she assists. Her heart is always in her work!
We arrived home late Sunday night and gave our oldest son the gift of being a big brother. He was so excited at the first glimpse of Alexander and begged us to let him hold him. He still spends several minutes each day loving his little brother. I remember our first day home as a family of four. I felt so full, my heart just magically opened to another soul, our little Alexander. It was a day I will never forget. I knew that this was what was meant to be all along!
The last 8 weeks have already gone by so quickly and I see changes in Alexander each day. Yesterday he smiled at me. I am in awe of all that he is and all that he brings to our family. We have the unbelievable gift of being his parents for life, of giving him unconditional love, and teaching him everything we know. Being a Mommy to Nathan and Alexander is better than I could have ever dreamed. Through all the ups and downs and heartache, we have managed to come out on top, as the parents of two amazing little boys. Oddly enough, I wouldn’t want things to have been any other way. I appreciate every single second with them and I am thankful that through the gift of adoption, we have our sons. I am grateful to Cathy for all of her diligent and tireless work. Because of her, I am twice now, a Mommy! Cathy, there are no words that can express how much you mean to our family!
Stacey and Scott
- Fresno, CA
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