We've requested to adopt a child
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- We've requested to adopt a child
We can't believe we're at this stage of the adoption process (honestly pinching ourselves) and we can't thank you enough for the support over the past year on this adoption journey. We're so excited so please keep fingers and toes crossed! Love you guys xxxx
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▬▬ ✦ About Matthew and Ryan ✦ ▬▬
We're Matthew and Ryan and we’re a Gay Couple from the UK spreading love and laughter one piece of content at a time. We're currently on our adoption journey, documenting and vlogging the adventure as we become parents.
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We’re getting so close 🥹🤞👶
Yeah I am sooo happy for you ❤
When are you likely to hear something?
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So excited for you both xxxx
Yess so happy for you guys
Boy Mom here. You guys have such a lovely, well kept home. Get ready for the imperfect home. As a 60-something, I would say, make peace with messiness and sticky handprints, as time goes by really fast. Focus on the joy. You guys are gonna do great. I'm so excited for you.
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Omg we wanna be boy dads 😅 already mentally preparing for the finger prints 😂😂😂
Aww Ryan looks adorable in a hat. I love that you guys didn`t sugarcoat how hard this process is. You two are going to be wonderful dads and I`m wishing you the best of luck and positive vibes💖
Awww thank you!! Honestly we want to share as much as we can as we know when starting this process we really struggled finding any resources out there! Xx
You are any child’s dream parents can’t wait to continue watching the journey!! So glad I found your TH-cam with the extended videos ♥️
Thank you so much!!🥹✨🫶
Hit the nail on the head with your beautiful comment 😊
Soo happy you are both moving forwards in your epic adoption journey!! Keeping everything crossed and manifesting the perfect family for you guys!! My little boy is 2.5yrs and is autistic, he LOVES lights so we have a lot of lights, fairy lights and projectors in his room.. the theme is starry sky and his rug has a dragon sleeping on clouds.. his fairy lights have stars and moon shaped lights etc… we can BRIGHTEN things for play time and REALLY CHILL things for sleep… his projector is out go to for going to sleep with really chill colours… I’d recommend having one, especially if your child has any bedtime issues (ASD/trauma etc) can’t wait to see you all together when your child comes home finally xx
You both have the best energy. Really hope you get your happily ever after soon. You deserve the best xxx
Did you choose names yet? You two would be the best parents ever. Can you imagine it’s 16 years later and you hear “Are you really going to wear THAT? (Massive eye roll and dramatic sigh).
LOVE the color scheme! Perfect. So calm and soothing. Light green reminds me of a spa.
The child probably already has a name, no?
@rachel they can change the child's name if they want too it's there choose
You cant
Aww thank you lovely!! The child will already have a name but we will probably give them a middle name ❤️
Awwww either way you funa be greats dad's ❤❤❤❤
Your child is the luckiest child in the world to have you as dads!
Aaawwww exciting times. Im so excited for uou both. Whoever you finally adopt is going to be so lucky to have you as parents xx
A good way to help visualise a space (if you don't have a digital design software) is to drawer out the room to scale and then have to scale cut outs of the furniture you want to put in, that way you can move things around to see how the space would work :-) so excited for you guys :-)
We are going through this and just finishing stage 1..it’s been amazing following your journey! Thanks for sharing it xxx
And massive good luck to you guys!! Stage 2 next woo!
You will both make fabulous daddies! I am so happy for you! Sending positivity that your new little one is with you soon!❤️
Thank you so much!!
Love and hugs to you both you’d make the most sweetest parents ever as could be ❤🎂🤍
Hi, good luck to you both. You’ll make great daddies one thing I would suggest is getting a room thermometer. This will help you gauge how many blankets to put on your child’s bed/cott x
Thanks for the tips! This is such a useful one! Xx
Nice bright colours is the way to go. It helps stimulate the mind. Don’t have too much over the bed as you want baby to sleep but on the walls is awesome 💜💐
So keeping everything crossed for you two . This is giving me The Sex and the City vibes when Charlotte is going through the adoption process and sees the picture of Lily and says ‘That’s our child. ‘ ❤
Or when Cam and Mitch from Modern family go to get Lily.
AHHH CONGRATULATIONS 🎉❤ im so excited for you guys!!!
Happy for you both . Prayers and good vibes your way.❤
I adore yous and your beautiful love! You guys are going to be amazing dad's! I would like to recommend a book called the secret ingredient by Paul Castle. Just a cute children's book written by another couple I follow. I'm so happy for yous! I'm sending all good vibes your way. Hope you get your happy news soon!🥰❤️😊
Thanks so much for the tips and love will definitely check this out! Xx
Oh I'm really keeping everything crossed for you both. It's such a journey but you both will be amazing Daddy's xxx
Thanks so much Sophie 🥺
Bed under the window in the middle not against the wall facing the door that's good karma. If it's a toddler then your just have to get two bed guards if it's a toddler or a bigger child you need to understand it will understand more n being in a strange house in a strange room. Bed by a wall can be quite scary for them especially if their old home with bad memories was by a wall. With space either side doesn't isolate them
U guys are so so so inspiring. I’m happy for u and happy that u have been approved for a child 👶 xx 🎊
Congratulations. One thing that I found good for the nursery/kids room is blackout blinds/curtains especially for the summer nights
Whoever your future child is they are going to be ao lucky to have you as daddies. Don't worry about having to get everything right straight away, we all learn as we go! As long as your child's basic needs are met and they feel loved, which they so obviously will, you will work it all out and be fine ❤
Than you ❤️🥹🫶
I'm so excited for you! You'll be great parents! As someone said above, be prepared for a messy home, for your toys and figurines to be played with and broken, and for life to be perfectly imperfect. As for things to buy, I'd say lots of reading material, both for yourself and for the child. Books on adoption and fun books to read with your baby. Love of reading starts at a young age.
We love this! Thank you - we’re really keen to make sure books are a HUGE part of our children’s life ❤️
My kids are currently up for adoption in the Uk. Part of me wants you guys to adopt them 😢❤ Then I can still watch them grown up x
Might I ask why you put your kids up for adoption? Xxx😢
@@alexjones3890Wasnt my choice. Abusive ex boyfriend and my mental health got the better of me. By the time I received the correct help, the social services had already made their choice l. I fought for them for 1.5 years but the court sided with the social services and they were adopted last October
@@alexjones3890 not my choice. Social services took them off me after my ex (their dad) was abusive towards me. My mental health declined and instead of them helping me, they put them up for adoption x
Make sure you always have medication like calpol, tixylix snufflebabe vapour rub, just in case they get poorly. And on mattresses always put 2 sheets on 1 waterproof to protect the mattress and one on top and if they’re sick or wet through in the night the mattress is still protected xxxx
Thank you so much for the advice 😍
Manifesting so much for you two!!❤❤❤
So excited for you and sending you lots of love! 💗
Thank you so much!!
Love it guys! Wishing you luck! I have a 4 month old and there’s are my unconventional must haves are:
White noise machine
Breastfeeding pillow with hold for arm (use for bottles too)
RockIt portable baby rocker
Swaddle
Clip to connect dummy to outfit (otherwise falls on floor and need a new one)
Hand sanitiser for changing station
Good luck!!! ❤
Have an open heart 💓 and soon it will be filled with unconditional love. Your baby is waiting and hopefully won’t take long to come home. All best you are both amazing people and will make awesome dads. Hope it happens soon. Sending hugs 🤗 love ❤️ and good vibes bless you both💜
Also... if you do clouds or rainbows, they make BEAUTIFUL hot air balloons (decorations) that hang from the ceiling and look beautiful in a room decorated the way you're thinking!
Sending positive vibes your way, I think you’re going to be great parents. One thing I always think about is when you’re bathing your child. If an infant you need a baby bathtub to place in your tub or on the counter. If you’ll be kneeling on the floor by the tub then on Amazon they have cushions for your knees and arms, for the rim of the tub. To make it comfortable for you. Also a bag for bath toys, wall crayons to draw pictures on the tile.
Omg thanks for the recs! The cushion for knees/arms is genius!!!!
Well done both ☺️ as a mum of 5 if child is under 1 Tommie tippee perfect prep machine game changer never had them when my oldest was born but my youngest is now 4 and it was the best thing ever ☺️ also a galaxy projector for the ceiling very relaxing for children and a tonies box they will grow with the box there's story's, routine songs and white noise ones and night sleepy ones that play music there worth it ☺️ good luck xx
Second the projector!! My little guy is 2.5yrs and ASD and his projector is so relaxing for what would otherwise be a difficult time for him as he has sleep issues and struggles with transitioning from one task to another and wind down time before bed… absolutely been a game changer for our sleep sanity x
What such news, this is the best news ever! ❤ I’m so proud of you both that you’ve come this way and the best part is you did it together! How adorable 🥰 you two are the best couple ever!😊 I can’t believe it! I’m so happy for you guys!!😊😊😊❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! Honestly it’s been an emotional journey but be so worth it!! Xx
Crib in the corner by the door. Rocking chair/glider under the window. I LOVE a changing table.
Omg a changing table 😍
You guys are just the best ❤️ I think messy play mats is a must! Especially at meal times 🤣 I also recommend a star light projector for bed time. Makes them feel calm and settles them. Works for my 4 children! Manifesting for you both 🙏🥰
I am literally so happy for you guys, you will be the best dads ever❤ The journey was worth it.🥰xxxx Love you sooooo much🩷
I think you should get those like foam puzzle pieces that you put on the floor so that like the baby has soft cushion so if they fall, doesn’t really hurt
Ohhh thanks so much! This is such a handy tip 🫶❤️
YOU GUYS ARE ABSOLUTELY THE MOSY AMAZING WONDERFUL PEOPLE I HAVE EVER SEEN AND IF THERE ARE ANYONE MORE DESERVING ITS YOU 2❤🎉
THANK YOU 😭😍
AAAAAAAAAHHHHH! I’m soooo happy! Thank u for welcoming me into your family! I need to get the Huda Beauty liner. 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💖💖💖
I love that your sharing your journey with us all and I had no idea what was all involved in adopting a child ❤
And you show a lot of love for each other and I think your make the most perfect parents
Awww one of the reasons why we wanted to share was to bring awareness to the process! X
I'm so excited to see you two as the greatest dads!
Aww thank you so much Chloe! Honestly we cannot wait! Xx
Such a beautiful happy family 😍❣️ can't wait for you two to become parents its the best feeling in the world ❤ you got this 😊
Awwww so excited for you both are so incredible and inspirational 🎉 thank you for sharing your lives with us 🎉
I cannot believe you guys are getting so close to adopt your future child and we can’t wait to see what the future brings us. I’ve been there for you guys for very long time and I don’t know how long I’ve been with you guys for but who knows but I love you guys so much and good luck.❤❤❤
You are an absolute amazing couple❤ I’m so excited about the adoption I wish u luck and hope u move on with a happy, joyful family❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!🥰🥹❤️
Ooooo I'm so excited! I assume it's a boy? I heard one of you say, he'd like it... I'm so, so happy, pleased for you! Good luck xxx
Ah thank you!!
You've got this! Xx@@MatthewandRyan
Cupboard locks and plug covers stair gates ❤❤
I’m so happy for you guys. I would suggest getting a white noise machine, it can help so much!
Thanks for the tip!❤️
As a mum of 5 children, one thing you can never have enough of for a baby is muslin squares and bibs.
Ahhhh thank you so much!!!! 🫶
Any child blessed with a loving home like yours will be truly blessed❤
omg! so so so happy for both of you lovely people! love your videos and everything and your gonna be great dads!
Thank you so much!!☺️ 🥰
Congratulations! Can't wait for you 2 to have a little baby boy or girl❤
I’m happy for you both and I have my fingers crossed for you 😊
love you both so much, everything
crossed for you x
❤❤❤ SOON!!! Wishing the best for you 2
Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 for you. Hope a baby/child will come to you soon. It's hard to give advice when the age isn't mentioned. But what I can say is that if it's a baby, you don't need much except from clothes, cosy blankets, burp cloths, nappies, wet wipes, dummies, bed, rocking chair for the baby, pram, thing to suck snot out of their nose, baby thermometer, and baby Tylenol. Maybe some other small stuff. If it's an older child, then you need other stuff. I want to give you as many advices as you wish for. I'm a mother of 4. My oldest is 27, 26, 18, and 11. I have 3 sons and the princess is the younges. If you wish for more advice don't hesitate to ask. Sending so much love to you. And the idea for the nursery with clods and Happy collors is absolutely stunning. Best wishes from Jenny in Sweden ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Please notice me ive been here for years and I mso happy ur adopting!! 😊
Hey hey awww thank you so much for the constant love 😭❤️
I’m so happy for you guys I can’t wait❤😊
love your energy in this video.(British accent make it even more cute)hope for the best 👌 😊
I'm so happy for you guys your the best couple on TH-cam x
Thank you lovely x
I'm sooooooooooooo excited for you too ❤❤❤❤❤
you’re going to be amazing dads 🎉❤ congratulations 🥳
Thank you!!🫶❤️
I’m literally crying. The two of you could not be more perfect, for each other, but as Fathers too. I am crossing my fingers and wishing you all the very best. As a Mother of four, I honestly don’t know where to begin with advice….If you’re getting a baby(depending on their age), you can never have enough burp wrags, diapers, wipes, rash cream, gas drops, acetaminophen drops, ibuprofen drops, onesies, one piece zip up pjs(they make dressing and diaper changes so much easier), and invest in a great rocking chair that is comfortable. Research, research, research the best bottles, it’s been a while since mine were babies. They grow fast so don’t waste money on expensive clothes(if you really want to, you do it, I couldn’t lol). Don’t compare yourselves to other parents, you’ll figure out your own stride; communication is everything.
Ryan one of my must haves was the Avent microwave bottle steamer. It was something I used a lot. It is quicker than doing your bottles in a dishwasher. A Braun digital ear thermometer that can be used forever when baby grows up.
Ahhh thank you so much for these recommendations!!!! 🥹❤️
You too will make amazing dad’s ❤😊 I’ve been watching your videos for 6 years I love watching your videos ❤
Awww thank you so so so much for all the love over the years!! Really appreciate it so much! 🥰❤️
@@MatthewandRyanno problem ❤😊
Love following your journey and keeping everything crossed for you both 🫶🏻 Definitely recommend a GroEgg room thermometer and also the GroClock as they get a bit older 🥰 looking forward to seeing positive news soon ❤❤
Thanks for the tip!❤️❤️
BEST DUO EVER!! PROUD PARENTS!!!❤
Thank you!! Xx
Their nursery is going to be perfect!x
Thank you
A bed will definitely fit in that space between the wall and cupboard so don't worry 😊❤
Good luck guys . I love rice kripies square with marshmallows oh my favourite yum yum xx
As I said before you got married at the same place as my daughter and now having baby’s same time she has 4 weeks to go I wonder who’s first you two lovelies or her good luck to you. Your going to be fab if I had my time again I’d love you to be my daddy’s 😂😂😂 such a funny house hold to live in 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰🥰
Good luck guys
3 plain neutral walls and then a colourful wall would look amazing rainbows balloons and a care bear on the end of the rainbow with a cloud on. 😁
Omg I am really hoping it goes well! You both have worked so hard for this and I know how much you deserve this. Love yous 💕😊💕😊💕😊💕😊💕😊💕😊
Thank you so much lovely 😭❤️❤️❤️
Have everything crossed for you guys❤
THANK YOU
IM SO HAPPY GUYSS!!! I HAVE ALL MY FINGERS AND TOES CROSSED FOR YOU!!!!! sending love!!!!! Good luck guys , your going to be amazing dads 🎉❤
Ahhhh thank you so much!!! 🥰🤞🤞🤞
@MatthewandRyan no problem!!!!
Congratulation guys⭐️⭐️
You guys are gonna be amazing dads ❤❤❤
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A feel like a little hack i done was when changing a nappy obviously not sure on age of the child but if still in nappies if you lay an incontinence pad ( bed pad ) down on the changing mat before changing it 1 doesn't make child cold to lay on 2 really easy to clean up any mess 3 if child has a wee whilst nappy if off during nappy changes the wee will be absorbed by incontinence sheet therefore doesn't go all up back and soak all the clothes :) :) this is what I done after having my baby i don't know if I created this i haven't seen this hack before but it could exist .... but it certainly did work for us because when my daughter was a baby when nappy was removed she always piddled and it went all up her baby k on her clothes and in her hair .... = tonnes clothes + tonnes of cleaning .... i love watching you two i also live in south of England
Sorry for being late in sharing a comment. I wanted to know if you will be doing an open adoption where the child's genetic parents can be in contact, or are you doing a closed where the child won't see their genetic parents until the age of 18?! It is something in America they do, so I was wondering if it is the same in the UK? You both are going to be outstanding Dad's & can not wait to see you blessed with a child soon 😘❤😘
So... I'm from America so I'm going to use several different phrases to explain what I'm talking about so there's no lack of communication. I could not have lived without my pack and play (otherwise known as a playpen or travel cot.) I still used mine up until when my kids were 2 or 3 years old. When they were sick I would set it up in my room so they could be near me but have space to stretch out. When we went on trips or visited friends or family, it was very easy to set up in a quiet bedroom so they could take their nap but still be safe and not able to get up and into things. A baby monitor is a MUST HAVE. White noise machines are also nice to have, it helps by mimicking the sounds of the womb, creating a calming and consistent environment that helps them fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and block out disruptive noises like traffic or household sounds, ultimately promoting better sleep quality for both your baby and you guys. It can also be particularly helpful for soothing colicky babies! If you get an infant, you'll want some good swaddles, and no matter what age they are, if they're not older than a toddler they will need sleep sacks (I believe you all call them sleeping bags) to sleep in. You'll also need some baby wraps or baby slings so you can "wear" or carry your baby with you and still have your hands free to do what needs to be done. There are so many other things, but I think this is a good place to start when trying to think of some things that might not have popped into your heads when thinking about it.
Thats so good! And first😊
Thank you 🥹🫶
Thank you 🫶✨
It's ok u will be great fathers
Mum of 4 here and some of the things you can never have too many of is muslins,bibs and socks and as they get a little older, beakers because theyll chew them,lose them 🤣 oh a little lovey teddy where it has like an small stuffed animal then abit of a blanket attached. My son is 2 and he loves his loveys.
Looooove the future play room 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Don't forget you need safety gate for bottom and top of stairs xx
Hi guys so glad your future kid will be with u very soon I’m proud of u guys me and my boyfriend want kids to sometime in the future not now but sometime in life and we are getting Engaged this year to guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Aww thank you so much for the love!! And congratulations on getting engaged 🫶🥰🎉
Love you thank you so much!!
@@MatthewandRyan I love u guys to be apart of my Engagement party and hopefully to Invite u both to the wedding to
CONGRATULATIONS!! WILL YOU INTRODUCE THEM TO US
OMG I HAD A HEART ATTACKK IM SO HAPPY 4 U!
So I'm not sure the process is now lol I was adopted 30 yrs ago buuuttt I know once my parents were approved to adopt me the whole process took like a year maybe a little longer...
I'm so excited for you guys!!
Aw great news guys you will be brilliant parents❤❤ now go get nursery ready, oh and make your bed,😂😂❤❤
Aww guys ekkk how exciting ❤❤❤
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We call those Rice krispie treats in the United States. But good luck on your journey I really hope that you match with a child
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I am sooo happy for you ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!! 🥰🫶
Np I am always here ❤❤
I love you both 😊❤
Sound machine
Teething toys
Pacifiers
Burp cloths
Bibbs
A lot of sleepers with zippers no buttons !
I don’t know what age of a child you guys are getting but I have a six month old grandson right now and those are all the things that are definitely needed. Congratulations. To you both you’re gonna be great dads. Crossing my fingers you get your child very soon.
You could place bed at an angle from the corner we're mathew is that way u can still get into wardrobe and it will look good still x
Hope all goes well. And Ryan. The bucket hats look really good on you but please don't turn it up. They are called bucket hats for a reason. But you look absolutely gorgeous in these hats.
Thank you lovely 🫶❤️❤️❤️