Peter McDonald
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
Yeah.
Yeah.
Teresa and Mike, where does this story begin for you?
Teresa and Mike, where does this story begin for you?
Teresa and Mike, where does this story begin for you?
Teresa reached for a tissue.
Teresa reached for a tissue.
Teresa reached for a tissue.
When IVF didn't work, they changed course.
When IVF didn't work, they changed course.
When IVF didn't work, they changed course.
The reason was supply and demand. There are no precise figures, but it's estimated that over a million U.S. couples are waiting to adopt a baby each year, all vying for fewer than 20,000 babies. That lopsided ratio means most couples will never realize their dream. Their nursery will sit empty. No goodnight moon, no first steps, no spontaneous hugs.
The reason was supply and demand. There are no precise figures, but it's estimated that over a million U.S. couples are waiting to adopt a baby each year, all vying for fewer than 20,000 babies. That lopsided ratio means most couples will never realize their dream. Their nursery will sit empty. No goodnight moon, no first steps, no spontaneous hugs.
The reason was supply and demand. There are no precise figures, but it's estimated that over a million U.S. couples are waiting to adopt a baby each year, all vying for fewer than 20,000 babies. That lopsided ratio means most couples will never realize their dream. Their nursery will sit empty. No goodnight moon, no first steps, no spontaneous hugs.
Desperate for a match, the Mathinis switched agencies. Then the new one told them about a social worker named Tara Lee. Tara Lee ran an adoption company in Detroit called Always Hope.
Desperate for a match, the Mathinis switched agencies. Then the new one told them about a social worker named Tara Lee. Tara Lee ran an adoption company in Detroit called Always Hope.
Desperate for a match, the Mathinis switched agencies. Then the new one told them about a social worker named Tara Lee. Tara Lee ran an adoption company in Detroit called Always Hope.
Days later, Tara Lee presented Mike and Teresa's profile book to an expectant mom in Detroit.
Days later, Tara Lee presented Mike and Teresa's profile book to an expectant mom in Detroit.
Days later, Tara Lee presented Mike and Teresa's profile book to an expectant mom in Detroit.