Ok, “survive” may be a bit dramatic of a word. However, for those of us who are waiting (and waiting, and waiting) it can feel like full-on survival mode, can’t it? How do people actually survive the adoption wait? Does this resonate with you at all? “Will this ever happen?” “Is our child even out…
Hiya, friends! Several months ago, I began drafting a little digital journal that I thought would serve adoptive mothers in the trenches of the wait. Well, that little journal (er, over 70 pages long!) is almost ready! Notify Me! Built with ConvertKit Our official launch date is November 9th, which is also World Adoption Day!…
If you’re thinking about adopting, have already adopted, or are shopping for a couple who’s adopting, any one of these adoption books would be an excellent addition to a child’s bookshelf. In fact, I own at least a quarter of them myself! Keep on reading for the best adoption books for children. (Psst! There’s a…
Bare Minimum Items to Have Before You’re Matched If you’ve ever wondered what to buy before adopting a child, you’re not alone! Should you splurge on ALL the baby things or lay low until you’re matched? Many adopting mamas wonder if they should register, throw a baby shower and be fully prepared with a well-stocked…
If you’re reading this blog post, then you’re likely in the early stages of adopting a child. One of the very first steps in doing so is choosing an adoption agency or other entity. But where does one begin? Ahh..the million dollar question. 😉 In the paragraphs below, I’ll take you through each entity and…
So, you want to adopt a child to grow your family. That’s fantastic! Now what? Perhaps this has been part of your long-term plan. Or maybe this came about from infertility challenges. Or perhaps it hit you like a brick wall because you never saw your family growing by adoption. Regardless of your “why,” if…
