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Meaghan

Neighbor

Gender:

Female

Status:

State:

South Carolina

Religion:

Spiritual

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Profession:

Veterinary practice manager

Political Affiliation:

Lean Left

Doug

Neighbor

Gender:

Male

Status:

State:

South Carolina

Religion:

Spiritual

Education:

Master’s Degree

Profession:

Nuclear Engineer

Political Affiliation:

Lean Left

Hello!

We want to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. We are Meaghan and Doug, a fun, loving, and dedicated couple excited to grow our family through adoption. We understand this decision is complex, and we want to assure you that we have the utmost respect for you and your love for your child. We know this is a confusing and challenging time for you while you try to figure out the best option for you and your baby. We hope that you feel supported and loved no matter where you are in your journey. We admire you so much for choosing life and for considering adoption. Our journey to parenthood has been filled with hope, love, and a deep desire to provide a nurturing and supportive home for a child. We struggled with infertility for several years and are eager to take the next step to becoming parents. We believe that family isn’t defined by genetics but by our love and commitment to each other. As parents, we promise to provide a safe, stable, and loving home where your child can thrive and reach their full potential. We are committed to supporting their dreams, encouraging their passions, and helping them navigate challenges with compassion and understanding. Your child will know how your profound love and bravery made us a family. We want you to be confident in your decision, and if you choose us, know that this doesn’t mean your relationship with your child ends here. We will continually support your relationship with your child in whatever form is comfortable for you. We hope to develop a trusting relationship with you and that you are confident we will raise your child to achieve their hopes and dreams.

Meaghan & Doug

Downtown Charleston

Hiking with the dogs in Asheville, NC

We took a pasta making class in an old castle in Florence, Italy. It was so much fun!

I hope our child’s birth mother is…

Feeling supported and cared for during this time.

-Meaghan

Favorite season and why?

Fall. I love the cool crisp weather and all the beautiful changing colors.

-Meaghan

In five years our relationship with our child’s birth mother will…

Be whatever is comfortable for her at that time.

-Meaghan

My best friend would describe me as...

thoughtful, hysterical, adenturous and charismatic

-Meaghan

Dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants.

Ugly Christmas sweater party 🎄

We enjoy going to a local Riverdogs game.

What is the best word to describe our family?

Welcoming.

-Meaghan

Dogs or cats?

Both! However, I tend to be drawn to the cats that act like litte dogs!

-Meaghan

If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:

Tacos. They can be made as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

-Doug

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

Laughter. It's good for the soul.

-Meaghan

When we argue, what’s it about?

My ability to give directions while driving.

-Meaghan

If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...

to promote empathy across all cultures and backgrounds. By fostering a greater sense of compassion and respect for one another's differences, we can build a more inclusive and understanding global community.

-Meaghan

My favorite place in the World is...

On my back porch with Doug and our dogs. Our porch is pretty awesome!

-Meaghan

Christmas dinner with family

What is the best word to describe our family?

Supportive.

-Doug

If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...

My grandma. She was the most supportive and loving grandma. She taught me so much. She was also hilarious and we had a lot of fun together.

-Meaghan

Complete the sentence, “I can’t live without……”

Coffee. The smell, the flavor, it's the best part of waking up.

-Doug

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

It's very quiet and safe. We have a playground a short walk away, and lots of trees and walking trails for kids to play safely.

-Doug

Our happy place 🌞

Sullivan's Island is only a five minute drive. We love spending time there and can't wait to enjoy beach days with our child!

If I could change one thing about the World, it would be...

Everyone focus more on community and taking care of each other and less on money and stuff.

-Doug

I hope our child’s birth mother is…

Happy and healthy.

-Doug

My best friend would describe me as...

Witty, smart, caring and sarcastic

-Doug

My philosophy on parenting is...

To prioritize love, understanding, and communication. It's important to create a supportive and nuturing environment so they feel safe to express themselves and grow. Leading by example and fostering a strong bond built on trust and respect.

-Meaghan

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

happy with her decision.

-Doug

The most special thing I own is...

My great grandfather was a carpenter, and I have some hand made shelves and wall sconces that he made.

-Doug

In five years our relationship with our child’s birth mother will…

hopefully be a strong, healthy friendship.

-Doug

Of course we included our dogs in some of our wedding photos!

Our wedding was so much fun. We had a brick oven pizza food truck and everyone danced the night away.

I'm super competitive when it comes to...

Games. Board games, card games, any game. I was an athlete growing up and my competitive side comes out. Doug finds it very funny!

-Meaghan

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

A sailboat so I can travel around the whole world.

-Meaghan

Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?

Spiritual

-Meaghan

The most special thing I own is...

Boxes full of photos from my childhood. I love looking back on the memories.

-Meaghan

Doug proved he could fly that night!

Metto and Monte are very content relaxing on Doug's lap on a Sunday morning.

Hiking through the Redwoods in CA. Those trees are magnificent.

My philosophy on parenting is...

to be loving and fair and teach them how to make their own good decisions. If we do that I feel everything else takes care of itself.

-Doug

Favorite season and why?

Fall. I love hoodie weather and all the vibrant colors when the leaves change.

-Doug

My favorite place in the World is...

My back porch, hanging out with Meaghan and our animals.

-Doug

My favorite Instagram account is:

travelandleisure- We love to travel and I love getting ideas for future trips!

-Meaghan

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

How big and mysterious the universe is.

-Meaghan

If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be:

Jersey pizza. I have to specify that because living in SC now there's a big difference!

-Meaghan

If you had to live on an RV or sailboat for the rest of your life, which would it be?

Sailboat. I would love to be able to travel around the world.

-Doug

Our dogs are very well behaved and love people. They come a lot of places with us and will be excited to have an addition to the family!.

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family because…

It's very safe and there are a lot of young families. Four of our neighbors just had babies, so they will have a lot of friends to grow up around. We also have a park and walking trails in our neighborhood. It has a pool and we are five minutes to the beach.

-Meaghan

Dogs or cats?

I was always a dog person until I met Meaghan. Now I love our cats just as much, just need a little more allergy medicine.

-Doug

We are the best choice because…

We have been so commited and excited to start a family for many years and we will never take one day for granted with our child. We will make sure every day is special in it's own way.

-Meaghan

My favorite YouTube video is: (paste the full link)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzR-rom72PHN9Zg7RML9EbA

-Doug

Watching the total solar eclipse from the beach was one of the coolest experiences!

Griffon and Murray

We are the best choice because…

Meaghan and I have so much love to share.

-Doug

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you look at the night sky?

How beautiful and huge the universe around us is.

-Doug

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

No, but we are open to multiples!

-Meaghan

Three years from now, I hope our child’s birth mom is…

Being kind to herself. The decision she made is courageous but I can never pretend to know what it's like to be in her shoes. I hope she knows her child will always know how loved they are by her, and how loved she is by us.

-Meaghan

If I could have dinner with anyone—dead or alive—I would pick...

My mom. She passed away a few years ago, and I would love another dinner and conversation.

-Doug

I would never...

Turn my back on someone I love.

-Meaghan

Do I have kids? How do they feel about a sibling?

We don't have any kids, just the four legged kind.

-Doug