Open Adoption Broken Promises. A Baby Placed Elsewhere
Open Adoption Broken Promises. A Baby Placed Elsewhere A woman wants to place a second child, but hesitates because the family raising her first child had not kept their word.…
Interracial Adoption–Brother and Sister Teach Kindness
Interracial Adoption--Using Humor These siblings were pros as they fielded questions and remarks. My black son and my white daughter were guides at the same tourist facility. They were also…
At Last the Parents Get to See His Face–Their Tiny NICU Baby
Three days old Good morning friends and family. Brad and I have amazing news to share!! Our little rainbow baby, BOY Elias, was born a couple of months early. 4lbs…
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?…
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…
When Not to Adopt!
Guest writer—An adopted teenager I’m adopted, and even though my parents were some of the best, I have over the years accumulated a list of things I think people should…
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.…