by adoptforlife | Sep 4, 2018 | adoption match, birth fathers, birth mothers
5 Tips for Talking to Birth Parents Many adoptive parents-in-waiting feel nervous and suddenly tongue-tied when a birth mother messages them or calls on the phone. It is very common for our coordinators to answer questions like “What do we talk about?” and “Are there...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 17, 2018 | adoption match, birth fathers, birth mothers
Dear Mardie, We are talking to a potential birth mother but she said that the father of the baby wants his mother to raise the baby. The birth mother does not agree with this. Is this a situation we should move forward with? First and foremost, always remember...
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 adoptforlife | Apr 17, 2018 | adoption match, birth fathers, birth mothers
Dear Mardie, We spoke with a birth mother tonight who was, well, let’s just say not our cup of tea. She seemed rude and disrespectful to us. The conversation seemed to go south after she said she needed help financially to get a place to live – she is living in her...
by adoptforlife | Jan 23, 2018 | birth fathers
Many women believe erroneously that the father of their baby has no say in what she does. After all, she could go abort the baby without his consent and against his wishes. She can chose to parent the baby without his consent and against his wishes. Shouldn’t...
