Lincoln Finally Becomes a Big Brother
Protecting their five-year-old son from disappointment and heartbreak was a priority for Tyler and Allison. One thing they didn't realize is how the little five-year-old playing nearby with their Dachshund…
Waiting and Worrying Isn’t Restful–Recent Situation
Dan and Melissa stood in the waiting room, too nervous to sit down. They were waiting to meet a baby boy. The minutes slowly clicked by. Was there a problem?…
Recent Placement–Please Be in the Hospital With Me
“What are you doing on January 28th? I was hoping you could come down to Atlanta and be part of the birth.” “We really gulped when Krysia said that,” Emily…
Adoptive Family Loses Baby—What About Bitterness?
On day five, the birth mother "revoked." Leah and Nate had held the child, comforted the baby, fed the baby, and then carefully dressed the infant for the cold weather…
Where They Are Now–Premature Birth Hasn’t Slowed Ellie
The March night temperatures remained chilly. At 12:15 in the morning, even the visitor parking lot was nearly deserted. After hearing that Ellie was born, Alysia and Matt had driven…
Mother Told She Doesn’t Have to Sign Adoption Papers
“You don’t have to sign,” I told Marnette. She’d just given birth to twins. A month earlier, she had chosen a family to adopt the tiny little boy and girl.…
Birth Mother Sent One Family Away, Called a Different Family
Zoey* was on edge. She stared out the window, subconsciously shaking her head. The pregnant woman had gone through dozens of adoptive family profiles. Finally, she had found a couple…