Adoption Lifebooks

Thirteen Things to include in an adoption lifebook

1. Information on where your child was born. I requested information on the visitors website where my children were born.2. Print out a “On the day you were born” from this site.

3. Photographs of those who were involved such as case workers, agency staff, foster parents, etc.

4. Photographs of birthfamily, if you have it.

5. A page of your thoughts when you saw them for the first time.

6. Photos from your adoption party or adoption shower.

7. Ticket stubs and receipts

8. Information about their birth; weight, length, time, hospital, etc

9. For those in foster care, an explaination of why they were removed

10. Why you decided to adopt

11. Things you did while you waited

12. Photos of your child that you received during the process

13. Your first photo togetherPlease post the link to your Thursday 13 list in the comment section so we can visit!

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9 Comments

  1. Nancy J. Bond, April 26, 2007:

    Your #2 is a very interesting site. A great idea for my grandson’s baby book. :)

  2. Janie Hickok Siess, Esq., April 26, 2007:

    Thanks for giving me a peek into a different kind of life. It is always good to understand and appreciation others’ perspectives.

  3. Erin the Innocent, April 26, 2007:

    Interesting list :) Have you ever visited the Chookooloonks blog? (she’s doing a different blog right now but she originally started – I believe- when she and her husband were adopting their daughter. They did an adoption book too)

    http://www.chookooloonks.com/chookooloonks/

  4. she, April 26, 2007:

    I think this is a really great list for those looking to adopt. And, #2 looks like it’d be perfect for any new arrival in a family.

  5. Donna, April 26, 2007:

    Great suggestions, I’d say! http://donna-justme.blogspot.com/

  6. Alasandra, April 26, 2007:

    Thanks for visiting my TT.

    You have an interesting list, which I am sure will help many adoptive parents.

  7. TeaMouse, April 26, 2007:

    Thanks for stopping by – that’s a great list for adoptive parents.

  8. Joanne, April 26, 2007:

    Thank you all for stopping by and commenting. :-)

  9. Michelle Wun, April 26, 2007:

    Nice list. My TT #4 is up:
    http://www.yapnwun.com/2007/04/tt-4.html

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