Grief and When
Personal losses bring grief. Adoption is packed with losses, whether it is infertility grief for a biological child that will never be, or the obvious grief for letting a child … more »
Siblings are Important in Adoption!
“Even though my baby sister is going to be adopted, can I still talk with her as she gets older? You know, give her good big brother advice?” Amanda here. … more »
It’s All in How You Look at It
Perception. Adoption is one of those institutions in which almost every person has a view point. Maybe it’s because they were adopted, or their grandparents were adopted. Maybe it’s because … more »
There is no “typical” adoption.
You will hear it a million times, but it couldn’t be more true. There is no “typical” adoption. When we met our amazing, strong birth mom for the first time, … more »
Book Review—Girls in Trouble by Caroline Leavitt
So much is written about adoption, but little of it is non-fiction. And the fictional books about adoption tend to be romanticized orphan tales—think Anne of Green Gables. This is … more »
“Hello, my name is Jaycie and I placed my son Anderson for adoption.”
I almost feel like I’m in some kind of AA meeting and did something wrong when saying that. I have been made to feel ashamed of the decision that I … more »
“You’re Active!”
When we finally read these words in an e-mail we knew that everything was becoming very real. We had been waiting months to get to this day. The countless hours … more »
Is It Too Late?
“I was terrified and humiliated. I was lost and couldn’t even muster up the courage to call anyone and ask a question about placing my baby for adoption.” Amanda here. … more »
When we look at Isaiah, we know.
I remember the day I received that call from Leah. At the time, 3 potential expectant moms had chosen us as their first pick. Leah scrolled through their names…one women was due … more »