April 8, 2019 In Adoptive Couple Stories, Adoptive Parents Resources
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April 8, 2019 In Adoptive Couple Stories, Adoptive Parents Resources
Kelly & Eric’s story
November 30, 2018 In Adoptive Parents, Adoptive Parents Resources
6 Ways to Care for Drug-Exposed Child
In adoption, drug exposure is common. It sounds incredibly scary and overwhelming to be open to situations that involve drug use. You’ll hear of all the risks and possible long-term effects. You’ll think about all the health risks. You’ll think about how that child may be more likely to develop unhealthy habits or addictions as they age. You’ll feel like you’re not equipped to deal
November 30, 2018 In Adoptive Parents, Adoptive Parents Resources
13 Inexpensive Holiday Gift Ideas for Birthfamilies
The holidays are coming quickly and you’re likely thinking about your child’s birthfamily. Whether you have an open adoption, closed adoption, or something in between, sending an inexpensive but personal holiday gift could mean the world to any member of your child’s birthfamily. 1. Handprint ornament. Yep, it’s cliché. You know, the little round clay-like ornaments that your child’s handprint or footprint goes on. You can
October 14, 2018 In Adoptive Parents, Adoptive Parents Resources
How to Survive Adoption Preparation
It’s no secret that the adoption process is long, tiresome, and emotionally strenuous. And after all of that work and effort, a baby is never guaranteed. In the beginning you may experience an abundance of excitement as you learn about and pursue something new. But over time the paperwork, expenses, and unknowns start piling up. The excitement of it all fades a bit. You may
April 5, 2018 In Adoptive Parents, Adoptive Parents Resources
How to Care For Yourself During The Adoption Process
Adoption is, by far, the hardest things I’ve ever done. I’ve gone through the process twice now and have two beautiful, perfect daughters that I am so grateful for. But there were days I felt like quitting and throwing in the towel. There were days I was angry because the process felt cruel and unfair. There were times when everything felt reckless and out-of-control which
April 5, 2018 In Adoptive Parents, Adoptive Parents Resources
19 Beautiful Quotes for the Wait
I used songs and quotes a lot through the waiting of infertility and the adoption process. I leaned on them when I was feeling down and uninspired. I had them saved to my phone, wrote them in my planner, pasted them to my mirror, anywhere I could bump in to them throughout the day. Surrounding myself with positivity was important for my mental health and
February 2, 2018 In Adoptive Parents Resources
Post-Adoption Depression. Yes, It’s a Real Thing.
Post-adoption depression, much like post-partum depression describes the stress, anxiety, and emotions that may follow after your adoption takes place. Although it may not be a formally recognized diagnosis, it is very real. It’s typically preset in new mothers by adoption after the placement has happened or the adoption is finalized. And possibly the hardest part is that no one tells you, no one warns
February 2, 2018 In Adoptive Parents Resources
Why I Will Never Refer to My Daughters as “Twiblings”
I am a mama of two beautiful girls. They are now 20 months old and 14 months old. That’s right – only six months apart. Life is wildly adventurous and beautifully chaotic with two toddlers but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My daughters have brought me more love, lessons, and adventure than I could have imagined. Their relationship, even at such a young age,
December 20, 2017 In Adoptive Parents Resources
The Easy, Peasy Step-by-Step Guide to Adoption
I almost laughed out loud when I titled this “easy peasy” because adoption is far, far from that. So, please, let me clarify. When we decided to adopt, I knew nothing about the process. I was completely inundated and discouraged by all the things that Google told me. When you search “how to adopt”, Google comes back with 111,000,000 results. Amongst these are paid ads,