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As a pediatrician, I love spending my day with children of all ages. I work in an outpatient office, but also help staff our hospital nursery (where I get a few baby snuggles in). In addition to the common newborn health issues, I also have a lot of experience with infants with exposure to drugs like marijuana, pain pills, and methamphetamine. I have had the honor of watching these infants succeed and grow with the appropriate support and early interventions. My outpatient office team includes 6 amazing women who really make our office fun, welcoming, and efficient. They have become a supportive family of working mothers who encourage one another, share parenting tips, and fill the office with laughter.
My hobbies include traveling, reading, playing the piano, singing, shopping, watching my nieces’ sports activities, playing board games, and watching game shows and reality competition shows (Survivor, Big Brother, etc).
“Heather’s strength is definitely her kindness and generosity. She helps others so much that she will sometimes put their needs before her own. Another strength is her love for children. She is wonderful with all the children that she comes across in life.
Heather relates to children so well. One time, she decided to have an Easter egg hunt with our kids. She meticulously placed eggs for every child. The eggs contained tokens to be exchanged at her pop-up shop for prizes that she had personally picked out for each kid. They had so much fun. I grew up with a mother who always interacted with my siblings and me in a similar way, and Heather has that same quality.
She is very open-minded. She accepts all people for who they are. She can joke around with anyone and have a good time. She is also brilliant. She is literally the smartest person I know. She keeps up with current events, whether it be the economy, politics, worldly news, or pop culture and entertainment.”
I live in a 2 story house with a big yard and mature trees. It is located in a subdivision that lies next to a nature preserve with nice walking paths. On a typical evening, there are lots of families playing outside or walking their dogs. One of my best friends lives nearby, and their family loves hosting most of our community’s social events, including a huge July 4th party every year.
Our small town offers a safe, rural environment to raise a family. We have several nice parks and multiple festivals throughout the year, and the Main Street is lined with several quaint shops. The area offers many children’s sports team options, a bouncy house gym, a busy public pool, and great schools.
I’m very lucky to have incredibly supportive, kind, and generous parents, and they are truly my best friends. My dad is a retired elementary school teacher, and my mom retired as a school speech pathologist. They have been married almost 50 years and live about 45 minutes away, around my grandparents’ farm. I talk to them every evening on my way home from work, and I see them about once a week. I hope to be a good mom, but I know my parents are already the BEST grandparents. They absolutely dote on their granddaughters and attend as many of their activities as possible (even from 2 hours away).
My brother, sister-in-law, and 3 nieces live north of Indianapolis. My nieces are 18, 15, and 13 years old and are my biggest blessing! I talk to them frequently throughout the week and on social media. They always feel comfortable calling me if they need medical advice, entertainment, or to vent. They are each so unique, and I love watching them develop and grow. Being an aunt has been my favorite role thus far!
In addition to my family, I have a great group of friends. Two of my office nurses are my best friends. We work together all day, text funny memes in the evening, and hang out with their families when time allows on the weekends. Combined, they have 5 young children, and I love spoiling them and am often found playing with them instead of the adults at our get-togethers. I’m also still close to my group of 6 high school girlfriends. Most of them still live in the nearby area, and we try to have dinner at least a few times a year and keep an active text group going.
I hope to provide a safe, stable, and loving home for my family that is filled with laughter and memories. I promise to provide all the educational resources for a child to be able to explore their interests. My goal is to raise a kind human who is honest and generous by trying to model those qualities myself. I will work to keep an open and truthful environment for them so that they always feel comfortable asking questions, whether it is about their birth story, their feelings, or their bodies.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I can only imagine how difficult and emotional this decision must be. By working hard to create a supportive and happy life for this baby, I hope to honor your noble and selfless decision of putting the child’s needs above everything else. I also want this child to always feel a connection to you in a way that you are comfortable (e.g. letters, pictures, social media, etc). I look forward to learning more about you and your journey!
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