You decide whether you would like to let them adopt your baby.

We are here for you to help make the decision that best suits your needs.

Dear Expectant Mother,
Thank you for taking the time to get to know the two of us. We recognize the choice you are making is one of the most difficult a woman can face in her lifetime. Entrusting your child to be raised by someone else requires incredible bravery, strength, honesty and, most of all, love for your child. We feel extremely honored to be considered as adoptive parents.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US
We are incredibly excited to be parents and have so much love to give. We have been married for over five years and have a strong, honest, caring relationship. We met playing Ultimate Frisbee, and quickly discovered that we both respect nature and value our community, family and friends. We like to hike and spend time outdoors whenever possible and plan to share our love of nature with a child.

ABOUT AMY
I was born and raised in Miami and went to college at the University of Florida. After three years in Arizona, I moved to Oregon to study naturopathic medicine, and met Jon while I was in my first year of medical school and he was working as an environmental scientist at a consulting firm in Davis, CA. He moved to Portland to be closer to me as I dealt with the pain and surgery for endometriosis, the cause of my infertility. Because I was studying natural medicine at the time, I learned to manage my health naturally and have committed to helping other women do the same. I now have a private practice in San Francisco, specializing in women’s health, which I love.

It is also important to me to get outdoors frequently: hiking, exploring the city, or just hanging out at a park. Ultimate Frisbee keeps me in shape and provides a wonderful network of friends. Because I like to eat healthy foods, I enjoy the challenge of learning new ways to cook them. I take pleasure in reading, knitting or doing crafts.

My parents still live in the house I grew up in, and also have a second home in the Colorado mountains. They are fully supportive of open adoption and eagerly await another grandchild to spoil. My brother and his wife live in Phoenix. They have two boys, a two-year-old and a newborn. We visit with them often and can’t wait for the cousins to get play with each other.

(BY JON) Amy is an amazing person. She is one of the most caring people I have ever met. She is honest and open, communicates her emotions, and wants to understand the feelings of others. She has so much strength and courage. She is intelligent and has a great sense of humor (which of course means that she laughs at my jokes). She loves me for who I am. Every day I am thankful that she is in my life.

ABOUT JON
I was born and raised in Massachusetts, in a semi-rural suburb of Boston. There was plenty of open space and a great education system, both of which I now highly value. My love of the outdoors led me to study environmental science in college, and I believe that we can have an impact on the health of the planet with our everyday actions. I have a passion for art and photography and strive to express the feelings of peace and connection that I experience when I’m in nature. I am a member of a cooperative art gallery in San Francisco where I show my work.

I am also a bit of a techno-geek – I enjoy technology, gadgets, computers – you name it. I work as a client advocate for a technology consulting company that specializes in supporting schools, progressive non-profits and small-businesses. It’s very rewarding to work for a company which helps organizations that have a positive impact on the community. I also value my health and believe that personal and environmental well-being are interdependent. I feel fortunate to have found Ultimate Frisbee because it keeps me healthy and is a source of many important people in my life.

My parents live in the same town where I grew up and I email and talk with them every week. My parents and family are very important to me and we are able to visit with each other several times a year. My parents have always provided unconditional love and support, and with our adoption plans they are no different. They can’t wait to be grandparents.

(BY AMY) Jonathan is an incredible man. He is friendly and open-minded, always serving as an example to truly be present and caring. He is a kid at heart, always wanting to pull the levers and push the buttons, just to see what happens. He loves exploring and will delight in taking our child on adventures. He is strong when needed, but melts into tenderness easily. I just can’t wait to see him as a dad.

OUR HOME
We live in a cozy, split-level two-bedroom Victorian home in a sunny, quiet residential neighborhood in San Francisco. The neighborhood is known for a park on top of the hill where many families go for walks, fresh air and beautiful views. Our neighborhood is very family friendly, offering a great library, many parks and playgrounds, and an active neighborhood parents’ group.

We maintain a healthy, chemical-free living environment in our home. We strive to minimize our impact on the environment by taking public transportation, recycling, composting, and buying locally made, environmentally friendly products. We are members of a nearby organic farm that delivers boxes of organic produce to our home.

OUR THOUGHTS ABOUT PARENTING AND OPEN ADOPTION
We believe that education is really important. We will provide a child with experiences that will broaden his or her mind, expose him or her to different perspectives, and introduce new ways of thinking and learning. We will support a child’s uniqueness and individuality, and will encourage him or her to pursue his or her passions. We will provide unconditional love and support, as modeled by our own families.

We value openness and honesty in our relationships, which is why we are so excited about open adoption. We want you to know that we will honor, celebrate, and cherish your role, whatever you may be comfortable with for the future. We look forward to building and maintaining a relationship with you.

Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. If you would like to speak with us directly, please call us toll free at 1-866-520-3093 or email us at amyandjon@amyandjonadopt.com. You may also contact our friendly lawyer, Susan Romer, at 1-800-U-ADOPT-US (1-800-823-6788) or email her at adamsromer@aol.com.

Best wishes to you.
Amy and Jonathan

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