Mike & Tory
Hello! When we dream about our future as parents, we envision a lot of laughter, teaching moments, learning experiences, adventures near and far, carrying on a routine, and the beautiful growth of our family. We are so grateful to be considered for your adoption journey.
Mike
Year Born: 1981
Race: Caucasian
Education: Associate's Degree
Occupation: Echocardiographer
Religion: Lutheran
Personality: Witty, kind, hard working
Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, hiking, camping, grilling, and watching sports
Tory
Year Born: 1983
Race: Caucasian
Education: Associate's Degree
Occupation: Self Employed Cosmetologist
Religion: Lutheran
Personality: Nurturing, silly, detail-oriented, kind
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, hiking, camping, plant care and reading
Mike and Tory
Pets: Stewart the pug, and two cats, Milo and Clyde
Year Married: 2005
Region of State: La Crosse
Childcare Plans After Placement: Daycare
Religion Child Will be Raised In: Lutheran
Favorites
Animal: Dog
Book: Ryan White: My Own Story
Candy Bar: Snickers
Color: Blue
Food: Pizza
Game: Golf, The Card Game
Hobby: Golfing, camping, hiking, grilling and watching sports
Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Movie: Gladiator
Place to Visit: New Orleans
Song: Mr. Tinkertrain
Sports Team: Green Bay Packers
Animal: Cat
Book: A Man Called Ove
Candy Bar: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Color: Yellow
Food: Tacos
Game: Farkle, Sorry!
Hobby: Cooking, hiking, camping, taking care of indoor plants and reading
Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate
Movie: Pulp Fiction, Legally Blonde, The Proposal
Place To Visit: Perrot State Park in Wisconsin
Song: Anything by Dave Matthews Band
Sports Team: Green Bay Packers
Openness
Feelings Regarding Openness:
We are comfortable with any level of openness.
Participate in Prenatal Appointments:
If the birth family is comfortable with that.
Participate in Labor and Delivery:
If the birth family is comfortable with that.
Frequency of In-Person Meetings:
We think we should agree on that with the birth family.
Other:
Mike and I think that every decision planning for the future of contact will depend on our relationship that comes with meeting the birth family and can evolve and change.
Frequency of Telephone Contact:
We think we should agree on that with the birth family.
Frequency of Pictures and Letters:
We think we should agree on that with the birth family.
Preferences
Acceptable Situations:
No Prenatal Care
Premature Birth
Complications at Birth
Correctable, treatable medical issues
Ongoing health issues
Prenatal exposure to alcohol
Prenatal exposure to drugs
Prenatal exposure to nicotine
Birth Parent(s) Have Physical Health Issues
Birth Parent(s) Have Mental Health Issues
No info about birth mother
No info about birth father
Multiple, possible birth fathers
Birth Parent(s) have criminal history
Race:
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Hispanic
Native American
Other
Unknown
Number of Children:
Twins
Gender:
Male
Female
Either Gender
Age Range:
0-6 Months
6 Months to 1 Year
1+ Years