Reader: Why is adoption so expensive? If the birth mother/parents have insurance, legal fees CANNOT make up that whole number?! Where does the rest go? Especially if it is an infant/newborn. Adoption Coach:Dear Reader: Your question is common to those new to adoption. Why is adoption so expensive? First, take note that adopting from the…
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Reader: Hello everyone! My partner and I are looking to adopt and it’s a bit easy to get overwhelmed with all the information that comes your way once you start down this road. Would anyone be willing to share their experience/provide information on how their adoption went. We would also be particularly interested in how…
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Lost pregnancies, tracking cycles, scheduled sex, and injecting hormones strong enough to take down a race horse – it’s enough to make you want to… who knows… something terrible. Something unspeakable. Well, I see you. My four miscarriages make me one of you, and I have also spent many tearful nights supporting ladies like you…
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What adoptive parents need to know to better understand their adopted child: Understand your adopted child has experienced some very real trauma and loss. It is not a make believe story or a phase. Understand your adopted child will have to deal with their adoption for the rest of their lives. Some adoptees will spend the majority of…
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From adoption, to adoption reunion to adopting—this is my story. I was born October 15th, 1979 to a young mother of 20 years old. She was living a life she wanted me to be raised in. With only three options (abortion, adoption, or parenting), she chose adoption. Both our lives would be forever changed with…
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It’s exciting to live in a time where technology is beginning to impact so many parts of our life. I believe that over the next 5-10 years, technology will dramatically change the way the adoption process is conducted, making the process more streamlined for parents, and ultimately, allowing more to be able to experience the…
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A Family’s Adoption Story During National Adoption Month Every November, National Adoption Month highlights adoption stories and raises awareness about the many paths families take toward adoption. In recognition of National Adoption Day, this story highlights Charles and Alyssa, a hopeful adoptive couple whose journey reflects the personal meaning adoption can hold for many families.…
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A negative experience with the birth father isn’t uncommon. Like many other birth moms, I had a negative experience with the birth father. He acted like he didn’t care. He said one thing but did another. He was constantly telling me how much he loved me and his daughter, Josie. How badly he wanted to be…
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Dear Dylan, This is your adoption story and how you joined our family. Your adoption story On one sunny morning, Stephanie, your “tummy mommy,” found out she was going to have a baby. That baby was you. She knew she loved you so much that she wanted you to have a better life than she…
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Rachel Garlinghouse, adoptive mother and author, reviews a handful of adoption themed books and shares her picks. Below are some fabulous adoption themed titles to keep you inspired, entertained, and educated. The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns (Margaret Dilloway) Galilee Garner pours her money, energy, and heart into her roses. The one thing that brings her…
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A few months ago, a loving, Texas family went viral when their home video hit the web! Shane and Kasi Pruitt captured the tear-jerking reaction of their two young daughters being surprised with their newborn, adopted sister. It was a beautiful, unifying moment that was shared around the world. The Pruitts have five children, three…
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Those that have been touched by adoption often want to share and memorialize their journey in a meaningful manner. Over the years, many have turned to the adoption symbol to represent that. The adoption symbol is a triangle intertwined with a heart and is a symbol for both domestic and international adoptions. The Birth Family,…
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Many adult adoptees graciously share their adoption stories. Many adult adoptees graciously share their adoption stories rich with deep emotion—both good and bad—stemming from being adopted. Trading adoption stories with these adults has made me look at parenting an adopted child a little differently. It has caused me to stop and think about how my…
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It was a surprise that we would not be naming our adopted child. When my husband and I first began our adoption journey, we really knew nothing about adopting. So, it really came as a surprise that we would not be naming our adopted child until finalization. We had figured her last name wouldn’t be…
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I was recently asked this question, “Would you have placed your daughter with a nontraditional family, like a same-sex couple or a single mother/father? I’m curious what your feelings are about this and what your process was in choosing a couple. First, I think this is a fantastic question. There are so many wonderful nontraditional families…
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