Skin-to-Skin Kangaroo Style
Little Elias updates: four days old. I had a goodnight, and my bilirubin scores are improving, so I get to be on only two lights now. I also got my…
Thanks for Placing Me for Adoption, I love you.
Dear Birth mothers, I was adopted. The woman who gave birth to me took newborn pictures of me, held me for three days, placed a bow in my hair, and…
Navigating the Unexpected: Challenges and Joys of Adopting Toddlers
Newborns’ behavior, whether through adoption or birth, follows an expected pattern. They cry when they are hungry or tired. They make eye contact as a way to communicate and bond.Bonding…
Two Stories of Love–Birth Mother/Adoptive Mother
Even as her heart rejoiced with beautiful, little Emma, Becca was aware of another story. A story that wasn't necessarily wonderful and exciting. A story that led to a…