Gay Couple's Love Song Parody To Future Baby Is A Success As They Adopt Their First Child | HuffPost Life

Gay Couple Successfully Adopt After Meghan Trainor Parody Video

Amy Packham— The Huffington Post UK

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When Joe Morales and Joey Famoso took inspiration from Meghan Trainor's 'Dear Future Husband' song to adopt, they were probably unaware how successful it would be.

But only three months after recording a parody to Trainor's To My Future Husband, the gay couple have adopted their first son together, Jackson.

After spending a year trying to adopt, the two dads decided to switch up the words to "To My Future Baby" including phrases such as "We won't let you cry... we will treat you right and give you the perfect life.

"We will make everything alright."

The video was created as part of their "Joe and Joey adopt" campaign to try and find their future baby.

And it did exactly what it set out to do, as two weeks ago they welcomed their newborn in to the world.

The birth mother, who the couple are keeping anonymous, learned of their desire to adopt after seeing their video, and clicked through to their Facebook campaign page.

She is having a semi-open adoption with the baby, and will still be a part of Jackson's life.

“I feel like we won the lottery,” Morales, 33 told Yahoo! Parenting, “He’s just so sweet.”

They described it as being completely surreal, but are absolutely thrilled to begin a family together.

"The type of unconditional love we already have for our son was immediate, is everlasting and a truly divine blessing. We are so grateful that our son found us," Joe added.

How To Throw An Adoption Shower

Get The Parents Involved (01 of12)

Before you plan a baby shower for an adoptive parent, make sure they actually want a shower. "Some will want the baby shower prior to the birth so they can enjoy what other parents get to enjoy, while others will prefer to have the shower after the placement when they no longer have to worry about the adoption falling through," says Nicole Witt, executive director of The Adoption Consultancy in Florida. In some cases, mothers or fathers-to-be may not want to celebrate the adoption at all — for example, the process of adopting could have been exhausting, so the attention around the new baby could be overwhelming. (credit:Fabrice LEROUGE via Getty Images)

With Adoption, It Isn't Always About Babies (02 of12)

If the child was not adopted as a newborn (or if the shower is taking place some time after the placement), make sure guests know the age (and sizes) of the child so they can buy appropriate clothing and/or gifts, Witt says. (credit:j w l photography via Getty Images)

Be Careful With The Theme (03 of12)

"Give it a non-pregnancy theme, either something cultural associated with the birth mother's life or where the baby will be/was born," Witt notes. For example, get guests to sign a globe for the new family if the baby is coming from abroad, or think of a city theme — maybe if the baby is coming to Montreal, we suggest a bagel and poutine theme.

Try A Co-Ed Shower (04 of12)

"Make it co-ed since it is not completely a traditional baby shower, make it less baby-centric and more of a celebration of life and their parenting journey," Witt says. This way, you can host a dinner at a restaurant or keep the party in your home. (credit:Portra Images via Getty Images)

Hey, Booze Is An Option (05 of12)

Serve mimosas or another specialty/themed cocktail (with alcohol or not) during the party. A wine exchange could be a fun idea for guests to get involved as well. (credit:Leslie Thomson via Getty Images)

Think Of Creative Games (06 of12)

Instead of focusing on pregnancy related games, think of other parenting games like a nursery rhyme Jeopardy or even a baby toy scavenger hunt. (credit:Bo?ena ?uchowska via Getty Images)

Consider Inviting The Prospective Birth Mother (07 of12)

This may not be ideal for every adoption case, but if the birth mother and adoptive parent have a strong and friendly relationship, you could always invite the birth mother as a guest. "If they've developed a bond that would lend themselves to this, it can make for an extremely meaningful event," Witt says. (credit:JGI/Tom Grill via Getty Images)

Avoid Typical Pregnancy Imagery (08 of12)

The reasons people choose to adopt are endless, and sometimes, it could be because they cannot have their own biological children. If you are planning an adoption shower for a family member or friend, avoid references to conception, pregnancy, labour, or even the stork, for example. "This might seem obvious, but can take some effort to avoid given the typical baby shower products and decorations that are on the market," Witt says. (credit:CSA Images/Printstock Collection via Getty Images)

Focus On The Family As A Whole (09 of12)

Despite not focusing on pregnancy, don’t focus on adoption either – not on the invitations or anywhere else, Witt says. "Avoid intrusive questions about the baby’s background and/or the circumstances that will bring/have brought the baby into the family." If you know the parents well, ask them any questions you may have one-on-one and don't discuss them with others at the shower. "Just focus on the new family member as a joyous new addition." (credit:Purestock via Getty Images)

Spoil The Parents, Like Usual(10 of12)

Treat the parents with the same amount of attention, fuss and excitement as you would with any other baby shower, and don't forget to shower them with gifts! (credit:Cultura/Nancy Honey via Getty Images)

Be Flexible With The Date (11 of12)

Whether the shower is planned before the birth, or if there is a date for the baby to come home from abroad, circumstances for adoption can always change. "Don’t make the parents feel guilty about any of this. Happily change whatever needs to be changed to celebrate accordingly," Witt says. (credit:pmd via Getty Images)

Stay Away From The Myths (12 of12)

We're not saying parenting is easy for any family, but adoption can be a scary process — especially with all the myths and horror stories around children not fully accepting their new parents. Avoid discussing these myths or other adoptions that have failed, and talk about the positives instead, Witt says. (credit:AtnoYdur via Getty Images)

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