Hello! We are Nic (Erica Nicole) and Dan. We are honored that you are taking the time to learn about our story and considering us as adoptive parents. We can't wait to open our hearts and home to a special child or siblings of any race, ethnicity, culture, sex, or gender.

Our first date was on Valentine’s Day 13 years ago. Nic was ahead of Dan in school (we never bumped in to each other in the hallways) so she asked him out on a date in an email but it got lost in his school work. He finally wrote back and we accidentally planned to meet on Valentine's Day. It was the best Valentine’s Day ever! 

We bought our home and married in August 2019. We have been trying to grow our family since 2020, and are hoping to adopt any day now.

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OUR PROMISE - WHY WE CHOSE ADOPTION

We adore all of the kids in our lives and we love watching them grow. Spending this time with our friends' and families' children reaffirmed that becoming parents is one of the most important things to us. We have been unable to conceive on our own and, after a few years of unsuccessful infertility treatments, we decided that we wanted to pursue the dream of parenthood through adoption. While we charish our Auntie and Uncle time, we are excited to be able to provide a loving, happy, and nurturing home to a child of our own and look forward to making memories together as a family.

We want you to know that we will do everything possible to be the best parents we can be. We promise to create an environment that nurtures a child's identity and sense of self. We can't wait to give a baby a life full of love, laughter, support, and every opportunity to be whatever they want to be in life. We would be happy to discuss open adoption with you, so you can rest assured that the baby is doing well and thriving.

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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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FAQ’s about placing a baby for Adoption

I'm considering giving my baby up for adoption. How much does that cost?

It won't cost you anything. If you choose to place your baby for adoption, all of your medical and legal fees will be covered and you may be eligible for financial assistance with other pregnancy-related expenses.

I'm experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and don't know who the birth father is. Can I still place my baby for adoption?

Yes. Even if you don’t know the identity of the birth father, you can still choose to make an adoption plan. However, every adoption situation is different. The adoption social worker you’re assigned to will get to know you and your story first, and then guide you through the process accordingly.

When is the right time to talk with an adoption professional?

You can make an adoption plan at any point in your pregnancy, even after the baby has been born. But, it's important to start the process as early in your pregnancy as possible. Connecting with those resources will allow you to gain access to important medical services, including prenatal care, to help ensure a healthy pregnancy.

When I create an adoption plan, will I get to choose who is in the room with me during delivery?

One aspect of your adoption plan is the "Hospital Plan" an outline of how you'd like your hospital stay and delivery to go. You can craft this on your own or with the help of your adoption social worker. But everything is up to you. You’ll be able to choose who comes to the hospital with you, who is in the room with you during delivery, and how much time you’d like to spend with the baby before signing the final papers.

How much contact will I have with the adoptive family after I place my baby with them?

As part of your adoption plan, you'll determine whether or not you’d like to have an open or closed adoption or something in between. Open adoptions may include phone calls, messaging (via social media, email, or text), and/or periodic visits each year. Closed adoptions may include no contact at all or annual updates provided to the birth parent(s) by the adoptive family. Each post-adoption relationship is different and can vary based on what an expectant mother chooses in her adoption plan.

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My Parents (Dan's)

14/02/2025

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Nic and I just got back from a trip to Florida to visit my parents. We had a great time! My parents are a lot of fun to spend time with. We played golf, we went to the beach, we visited a fancy garden, and enjoyed a number of great meals. This is 4th year in a row that we visited. They rent a great place with a pool and walking distance to a beautiful beach.


 I always enjoy our trips to Florida. My parents used to take my sister and I to Florida every year to visit our Grandparents. It is nice to continue that tradition and warm up a little in February. My parents are already great grandparents with my sister's kids. They are very excited to have more grandchildren to play with and spoil. My sister and her kids are visiting my parents in Florida this week and I already have a couple of great pictures building sandcastles and playing in the waves. 

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Winter Fun!!

22/01/2025
Even though it is very cold here, Nic and I are enjoying the snow. We went cross country skiing. We are not very good at it but that is part of the fun. It is so nice to get outside and be in the woods when everything is covered with snow. It is also a great workout! 
 
I also got to see my Niece compete in her first cheerleading event. It was very exciting. All the kids were very hyped up. My nephew also invited me to see his trumpet performance. Very cute and luckily short. It felt really good to be invited to watch these. I really look forward to sharing moments like these with children of our own. 
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Happy New Year!

04/01/2025
Happy New Year!!
 
Nic and I rang in the new year at home with friends and family. We had a great night. Nic organized a murder mystery game. We had lots of food, fun, and laughter. Everyone wore costumes and did their best to solve the murder but no one figured it out.  
 
I also had a chance to take my niece and nephew skiing. It was the first time I took them to a bigger mountain and they loved it! We had a great day of skiing and I am really looking forward to taking my own kids one day. 
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Happy Holidays

27/12/2024

Happy Holidays! Nic and I had a great Christmas and Hanukkah celebration! We got to spend time with my side of the family and Nic's side. We visited my grandma and celebrated an early Hanukkah. She is always a great host and cook. We had latkes, matzo ball soup and pot roast. Everything was perfect!


We also spent the night at my sister's house. We enjoyed an early Christmas celebration with my parents and niece and nephew. It is so much fun to open gifts with them. I love how excited they get and how happy they are. I cannot wait for Nic and I to have our own Christmas morning experience. 

 

On Christmas day we spent the day with Nic's family at Nic's sister's. We opened presents with our niece and nephew. We played video games and played with their toys. Everyone had a great time. 


We are looking forward to a fun New Year's Eve! 

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Snow!

12/12/2024

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I love when it snows! I am like a kid hoping for a snow day. We got a couple of inches last week and it finally feels like winter. I love skiing, skating, and hiking in the snow. We really look forward to enjoying all my favorite winter activities with our adopted child. 
Nic and I have recently started to cross country ski. It is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. I also take my niece and nephew downhill skiing. We live in a great area with lots of options for winter activities.  

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Thanksgiving and Hikes

03/12/2024

Happy Holidays! We just celebrated a great Thanksgiving. My potatoes came out great! Nic's brussel sprouts with pomegranate seeds were also fantastic. We got to spend time with our newest nephew. He was happy and smiling despite ear aches and a cold. We spent the rest of the night playing trivial pursuit and other games. We have a great family and we are looking forward to adding a new person to the group. 


It is also the hiking season. NIc and I have done a couple of nice walks with the dogs. We live in a great area with lots of trails and parks to explore. I added a couple of pictures from the latest walks. 

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Thanksgiving

25/11/2024

I love Thanksgiving! It is probably my favorite holiday. It combines three things I love, family, food, and football. There is nothing better than getting all the family in one place to catch up and share good food. This year Nic and I are headed to my Aunt's house. I am honored to be responsible for the potatoes. This is a big responsibility that I do not take lightly. I plan on making a potato dauphinoise. I believe that the side dishes are the best part of any Thanksgiving meal and the potatoes are the star side dish so I will make sure I do not disappoint. 

I love that there are football games on TV for pretty much the whole day. I played a lot of football growing up. In high school we used to play a game on Thanksgiving. It was a tradition I was proud to be a part of. My dad and I played for the same high school and he also played in the Thanksgiving game. Usually the topic of conversation is about this year's team.
I will give more updates soon. Happy Thanksgiving! 

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Our New Pup!

29/09/2024

Fall in Upstate New York is the best time of year! The weather is beautiful. The leaves are always a delight. In addition to enjoying the change in season, Nic and I are welcoming a new furry friend to the pack. This is Kala. She is a super sweet shepard mix. She needed a home and Sevro needed a new friend so it has been a great fit. Sevro and Kala immediately bonded and they love playing together. Kala is also teaching Sevro that she is not the center of attention which will be necessary when we bring a baby home. 

Fall has also brought us back to the soccer and football fields to see our niece and nephew. Our niece started cheerleading and it has been a real treat to watch. Our nephew continues to love soccer and it has been so much fun to watch him develope as a player. I am looking forward to encouraging any interests that our adopted child has. 

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Our Family

26/08/2024

Hi Everyone! 

Thank you for taking the time to read this. We are Dan and Nic. We are two married people looking to adopt an infant. We have been married for 5 years. We live in Upstate New York. We have one dog, Sevro, she is a one year old German Shepard mix. We are starting this blog so you can get to know us a little bit better. 

We are coming to the end of a busy summer. Nic and I started this summer by vacationing in Colombia. We really enjoyed the combination of culture, history, art and people, but the best part was the food! We were grateful for this vacation as we always wanted to go to South America, and we wanted to take the trip before we have small children. 

We also spent some quality family and friend time on Cape Cod. We got to spend time with our newest nephew and show him all the fun he will get to have on the Cape. We also got to spend a few weekends with Nic's sister's family. They have 2 children 8 and 10 years old. We got in lot of time boating, swimming and having fun at their lake house. Sevro especially likes the lake because she can run around and play with all the other dogs and kids. 

Nic and I look forward to having our child or children join in all the fun. 

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