Twin’s Death Resulted in Emergency C-Section
“You’re here,” Shanice whispered when she woke after surgery. “You’re really here.” “I opened my eyes, and I saw Jodie,” Shanice* explained several weeks later. “When I woke up after…
Recent Placement–Stork Situation
Guest writer Paul C We came across Heart to Heart thanks to the adoption consultant we were working with within Florida (The Adoption Consultancy is the group's name). Ultimately, we…
Three Children in 18 Months, Trusting God
Being called a monster by another child was one of the worst nightmares Ben could imagine he'd ever have to endure. He could have become bitter about being ridiculed in…
“I’ll Have My Birth Mom Adopt Me Back,” My Daughter Threatened
Guest Blogger “You can’t tell anyone.” My 30-year-old daughter had called to confined in me. “Promise you won’t even tell dad until everything is over. Promise?” “I promise,” I said…
Denial Came First–An Open Adoption Next
When both lines distinctly appeared on the pregnancy test, denial came first. The tears followed. Hot, quick, silent sobs were next. Silent because this was a secret. Fear followed the…
2 Months in NICU–Should a Birth Mother Bond Before Adoption?
Talisha is small, very young, and incredibly strong. Her baby is small, born prematurely, and incredibly strong. Talisha and her baby are bonded. Bonded genetically. Bonded by seven months of pregnancy.…
Relatives All Over the World Extends Love For One Adopted Child
The DNA kit was literally dusty by the time Misty decided to take the gift her mother-in-law had given her, open the box, spit in the tube, and potentially change…