Adopting? How to adopt a child or baby

While budgeting is always a good idea, it is more so when you are planning to or in the process of adopting. There are several reasons for this. L

Our adoption fees were more than our annual salary. Granted, our annual salary was measly at the time, but even if it weren’t, infant domestic ad

Should I write a post just about what adoption is? Is that boring because people already know? The answer is no…they do not know. It’s interes

More than once, I have described my children as being persistent little things and have done so to deflect from the true nature of those moments wh

1. Embryo adoption may be a good choice for you if you are infertile, in danger of high risk pregnancy, or have suffered failed infertility treatme

When we adopted our daughter the agency gave us some very firm post-placement communication rules: Pictures and a letter the next day, the next wee

The night our son’s first mom chose us to be his parents was also when we realized our great need for good, real-life friendships who understood

For hopeful adoptive parents, writing your adoption profile can be a daunting task. This is often the first impression an expectant parent will hav

Open: An Adoption Story in Three Voices weaves together the stories of three women as they experience the joy, agony, defeat, and life-giving momen

Is adopting a child with special needs right for you? One factor that families take into consideration is cost. Whether you’re specifically hopin

My first year out of college I found myself living on an artist commune. With a BA in theater and a minor in Sociology and Medieval Studies in tow,

The build up to finally meeting your adopted child can be so overwhelming and exciting that considering the next steps can easily slip your not-eve

I was trying to decide who was the one person I would thank for helping on my adoption journey but there wasn’t just one. There are many peop

In-family adoption is incredibly common, but unfortunately not a topic many adoption books or classes choose to delve into as no two families are t

Mercedes Wadkins has crafted a fun and beautiful book. Bellasia: Once Upon a Tea is fairy tale whose main character Isabella is a princess, kind, c

When you decide to adopt a child one of the first big decisions you will make is whether to adopt domestically or internationally. When I was initi

Sometimes open adoption is painted as all sunshine and rainbows, a perfect solution to any issues that arise in an adoption. Adoptive parents are b

With the exception of a few “fall in love at first sight” types, most relationships progress over a period of time. A relationship between adop

Let’s face it – completing your home study can be a daunting task. It’s easy to feel nervous and overwhelmed at the thought of a social worke

Nelson Mandela, the first elected president of South Africa, was himself adopted. Mandela Day is celebrated on his birthday, July 18th in honor of