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Birth Parent Blog

Deciding to Search

August 13, 2009, 12:30 pm

As an adoptee who had a relatively uneventful childhood, searching for my birthparents wasn't a consuming...

Mystery & the Adoption...

August 12, 2009, 3:06 pm

When Oscar Wilde wrote that "the final mystery is oneself," we can assume he was referring to an individual's...

Questions to Ask Your Paid...

October 27, 2009, 10:43 am

Reuniting with your family members can be a difficult and arduous journey. For some, the search is simple,...

Birth Parent Forums

Possible reunion in t-minus 30...

November 6, 2009, 6:56 pm

Breathe, Xdad!! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Adoptees Searching

November 6, 2009, 12:32 pm

Hi. We'll try this route for a while... this searching business is emotionally draining. I can only do a...

Looking For Linda Sue...

November 6, 2009, 11:50 am

I don't have any more information to provide!!! I guess all we can do is continue to do what we can in hopes...

Adoptive Parent Blog

Adoptive Parenting and the...

October 21, 2009, 4:19 pm

I am a stay-at-home mom. I briefly mentioned as such in a blog I wrote for "adoptive parenting" earlier...

Adoptive Mom Stereotypes:...

November 5, 2009, 9:00 am

This will shock no one: stereotypes run rampant in adoption. "Birth mothers are promiscuous, young, poor, and...

November is National Adoption...

November 1, 2009, 1:00 am

Adoptive parenting comes in quite a few shapes and sizes. There's domestic adoption (open, semi-open, and...

Adoptive Parent Forums

Anyone matched and waiting for a...

November 7, 2009, 3:58 am

At least your family is asking questions!! Only one person in our entire family has even asked how things...

Adoption after failed...

November 7, 2009, 3:53 am

I felt the exact same way. Our first match fell through very quickly when we received some additional info...

AMOMS" (weight loss) Adoptive...

November 7, 2009, 3:48 am

I am down a total of 27 pounds. I usually take the weekends 'off', although I try not to over do it because...

Foster Parent Blog

Will New Foster Care Licensing...

July 16, 2008, 7:44 pm

Rules intended to protect children in foster care may drive away foster homes. I understand the logic behind...

Is My House Too Clean, Too Dirty,...

July 12, 2008, 4:37 pm

When people who do not regularly come over, are coming to your home it can make you feel apprehensive about...

Welcoming Your Foster Child with...

October 27, 2009, 11:10 am

When meeting your foster child for the first time, it can be nerve-wracking for both of you. But with just a...

Foster Parent Forums

I Give Up!!!

November 7, 2009, 1:54 am

Quote: Originally Posted by just-breathe I totally agree with you that the system needs...

Strange situation ... Advice?

November 7, 2009, 1:11 am

Jen - I have a similar situation - only I am the foster mom. Baby girl came to us at 8 months severely...

Heart strings...

November 7, 2009, 12:48 am

Your post made me cry.

Adoptee Blog

Adoption is not Doom and Gloom

November 30, 2007, 8:15 pm

At times it seems like adoption is all doom and gloom for a whole number of reasons. You will have gloom in...

Excited New Adoptee Blogger Wants...

August 12, 2009, 1:59 pm

It's been said to start at the very beginning as it's the very best place to start which is clearly solid...

Attachment from the Adoptee...

August 13, 2009, 8:35 am

Courtney's post last night got me thinking about attachment from my own experience. I was adopted as an...

Adoptee Forums

Two Disturbing Reads....

November 6, 2009, 7:00 pm

Here's an article about how babies 'cry in their mother's tongue'... BBC NEWS | Health | Babies 'cry in...

Possible reunion in t-minus 30...

November 6, 2009, 6:56 pm

Breathe, Xdad!! You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Where did everyone go?

November 6, 2009, 6:49 pm

Congrats, HF! It seems to me that for many of us, there are times when we post a lot and other times when we...

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Joshua & Jennifer

Thank you for your bravery in making this decision. As an adopted child I (Jen) can understand the importance of a good home. I was fortunate enough to have loving adoptive parents, and WE would like ... [more]

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