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?…
Heart to Heart Adoption
Adopting Toddlers–Attachment Grew
Guest Blogger--Adoptive Father Adoption has always been something we knew we would pursue as we considered growing our family. Having been adopted by my father as a teen, I knew…
What Happens When the Birth Father Opposes Adoption?
“Adoption is the best for my baby, but the father said he won’t sign adoption papers.” This situation is not an anomaly. There are many reasons for birth fathers to…
After a Failed Adoption, They Took a Baby Home Forever
"We get to bring him home forever?" The three-year-old kept asking. She was delighted with the prospect of bringing a baby brother home "forever." Eight months earlier, the young girl…
A Newborn With No Picture of Birth Mom
The phone call came at 4:45 early Monday morning. A birth mother was in labor and wanted Heather to take the newborn home. Heather made two phone calls. One call…
Birth Mother Wanted to Decide
Mental health issues have plagued Krista* all her adult life. Through these struggles, four of her children were placed in foster care/adopted. Krista understood her health prohibited her from adequately…
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…