by adoptforlife | Aug 14, 2018 | adoption journey, adoption wait
Dear Mardie, I’m just going to be honest here, I don’t feel like this adoption will ever happen. It feels like too much work and we just feel lost, like we are not sure what to do first. Do other people feel like this? Or am I just a ‘Debbie Downer’? First...
by adoptforlife | Jul 24, 2018 | adoption journey
During the adoption journey, some adoptive parents find that they need additional help to work through some of the emotions that arise. Seeking help from a licensed counselor can be an invaluable tool in learning ways of coping, reacting, or addressing some of the...
by adoptforlife | Jul 3, 2018 | adoption journey, birth fathers, birth mothers
When parents begin the adoption process, they often think about the day they will hold their baby in their arms. In their minds’ eye, they see family portraits with parents and children, imagine family vacations, and creating a life with a child to love them. Until...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 26, 2018 | adoption journey, adoptive parenting
Many times, adoptive parents are so focused on finding the baby, they don’t also spend time preparing to be adoptive parents. This is completely understandable! Your journey to adoption is just that, a journey. Your path may take twists and turns, it feel dark as...
by adoptforlife | Jun 19, 2018 | adoption journey, adoption networking, home study
Are you in compliance with your Adoption For Life requirements? Not sure what they are? Here is a quick reminder so you can do a self check to be sure you are on track with the requirements of the program: Home Study Your signed agreement requires that...
by adoptforlife | Jun 12, 2018 | adoption journey
Recently, we had one of our coordinators receive an email that started with “I know this is a dumb question but…” In adoption, there are NO dumb questions. We are here for you and want to make sure you have accurate and up-to-date information. We want to...
