Infant adoption

Arriving at the hospital to meet their baby is often the most anticipated event in an adoptive family's journey! Learn what to expect and how to prepare for adopting a newborn from the hospital. #newbornadoption #adoptionjourney #LifetimeAdoption

If you've ever wondered what to buy before adopting, you're not alone! Should you splurge on ALL the baby things or lay low until you're matched? Many adopting mamas wonder if they should register, throw a baby shower and be fully prepared with a well-stocked nursery, while some mamas don't want to go "all in" for fear of the long timeframe

Our third son, Cru, was born last week and we are thrilled to have him in our arms. You can read about our past adoption experiences in these blog posts. For this third adoption, we used Faithful Adoption Consultants again. I highly recommend them or a similar route if speed is a priority to you. We went active around Valentines Day, were matched five weeks later, and held our son two weeks after that! You can also follow my personal IG account along here. Many of you have asked for…

Finding purposeful ways to bond with an adopted infant will decrease or eliminate the impact of reactive attachment disorder after the adoption process.

The Domestic Adoption Process: Everything You Need to Know When Adopting In America. What To Expect When You Decide to Adopt. A Step by Step Guide to Adopting a Baby #adoptionprocess #adoptionhelp

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9 key questions for you and your spouse to review together when you're considering domestic infant adoption. These questions will help you determine if this is the right path for growing your family. #adoption #adoptionquestions #domesticadoption #domesticinfantadoption

In domestic infant adoption, you’ll likely meet your baby for the first time at the hospital, right after he or she is born. Many adoptive couples feel like they’ve been anxiously waiting for this day for an eternity. Finally, your prayers for the family you have always wanted are being answered! #adoption #adoptioneducation #adoptingachild #hopingtoadopt #adoptionagencyr

Trying to adopt a baby can be extremely overwhelming and frustrating – especially when you first start the process. My wife and I have adopted three newborns over the past 10+ years. This is …

Is it possible to adopt without an agency? Yes. Do these things first. It is possible to adopt a baby without going through an adoption agency. #blessedsimplicity #fostertoadopt

Yes, it’s true: Adopting a child can be expensive. Depending on the specifics of your adoption, fees can range anywhere from $0 to over $40,000. But, pricy as adoption can be, it’s not impossible. Here are a few of the many ways to creatively finance your adoption.

This guest post is by Makena, a birthmother. As I look back on my adoption placement experience, there was a lot that fell into place. In the beginning, being 16, pregnant and a sophomore in high school, I thought my life was going to end up in the worst of circumstances. I struggled with faith and hope. But after I outlined the pros and cons of placing versus parenting and picked my son’s adoptive parents, one thing after another fell into place. First things first: I

Trying to conceive is challenging any time of the year, but during the holidays, it's especially hard. Here's some encouragement from someone who has been there. #gettingpregnant , #storkotc , #ad #ttc #infertility #miscarriage

What happens once you have your baby in your arms but your adoption isn't yet finalized? What to expect during the post placement process prior to adoption finalization. What to expect when you adopt a baby from birth in domestic adopting as an adoptive parent. #adoption #domesticadoption #adopt #infantadoption

As with any life experience, there is no way you'll ever be fully prepared for life with adopted kiddos. I share 10 things no one tells you about adoption, which covers my biggest surprises along our adoption journey. #adoption #adoption101 #ouradoptionstory

Everyone wants tips to adopt a newborn baby as quickly as possible, no matter if you are adopting with an adoption agency or adopting without an adoption agency with a private adoption attorney. The single most important thing in your adoption journey is your adoption profile. Having an excellent

It is a process to move from being woman and baby to mother and child. Learn practical ways to bond with your adopted baby on Adopting.

Yes, you read that correctly. I know what you're thinking: there are so many children in the world who need a "good and loving" forever family. Why would I discourage people from adopting? The reasoning is this: when you choose to adopt, the child must be the #1 priority. Here are 10 reasons why a person should not adopt, and why: 1: You are anti-connective and attachment parenting. Arguably, adoptees have experienced trauma to some degree (the separation from their biological parents, at…

Adoption Baby Shower How-To: Hosting Dos and Don’ts. Because adoption is often a long awaited celebration, each journey a special and unique story with different considerations than the typical baby shower.