We have BIG news – We are adopting a baby!
As many of you know, we have struggled with fertility issues over the last few years. After Amanda was diagnosed with Adenomyosis and Endometriosis earlier this year, we decided to start down a new pathway to parenthood. In May 2023 we decided to stop fertility treatments and start the adoption process.
We are beyond excited and are doing everything we can to be prepared to welcome a new life into our home. As part of the adoption process, we are starting a crowdfunding campaign. The sticker shock of this process is unbelievable, and it may surprise you to hear that adoption related costs are easily $35k or more. Our fees are going to end up totaling just under $40,000 from start to finish which is why we have set a goal of $35k to help ease the financial burden that often overwhelmed adoptive parents.
We hope that inviting you to this process, you will see yourself as part of the community we hope to build around our kiddo as they grow up.
We are halfway through our home study! We expect to finish up in early October and then we're off to the races :)
I know many of you will have questions about the adoption costs and fees. Here is our fee schedule for reference. The route we are going is "domestic adoption agency placement program."
