Using Facebook for Your Adoption

Did you catch our live webinar last week? If not, click here to watch a replay.  We guided you through the steps of how to begin using Facebook for adoption.   We have had a few requests for a written copy of the steps we covered, so here you go!   Create a...

I’m Not Happy with My Photos

Profile Picture Challenges Dear Mardie, We are pulling together the photos for our profile and I am just so discouraged at how I look.  I need to lose weight and I am worried that a birth mother won’t like us because of how I look. Should I wait until I lose weight or...

She Chose to Abort…

What to do when you hear of an unplanned pregnancy Recently I saw this post on Facebook: My aunt’s step-daughter Tiffany found out she was pregnant last month. She has already lost two kids to the state and is barely able to keep it going with the three-year-old she...

Networking: What Does it Look Like?

Dear Mardie, I’ve read the section on networking and there is a lot of good information there. But what does it really look like?  I mean, I can’t stand on the street corner and hand out my profile.  Or should I? Great question! And no, don’t stand on the street...

Special Thoughts for You at Christmas

From my heart to yours, I hope to offer encouragement as you move through this time in your adoption story.   I’ve been where you are and I want to share a few things that I wish someone had told me during my adoption wait, especially during the holidays.  ...