by adoptforlife | Aug 28, 2018 | adoption journey, birth mothers, open adoption
Dear Mardie, We have been speaking with a birth mother and have a great friendship building. We think it is a match! One concern is that we are fearful that she wants this level of friendship after the adoption. We chat on Facebook about three times per week. We...
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 | May 29, 2018 | adoption match, birth mothers, budget
There is a lot to do when in the process of adopting, and usually ensuring your child is added to your insurance isn’t at the top of your list. It likely doesn’t make the top ten or even the top twenty. There are some very important things to consider and keep in...
by adoptforlife | May 8, 2018 | birth mothers
Dear Mardie, Mother’s Day is coming and I want to somehow honor my son’s birth mother, but I’m not sure if it is appropriate to send a card or gift? It is only natural for adoptive mothers to think about and remember their child’s birth mother often, especially...
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...
