International Adoption

If you’re starting the process of international adoption, hearing what people who’ve done it before have to say, can be extremely helpful so we asked our adoption forum members for their ideas and tips.

* Best advice I’d give anyone adopting oveseas would be to “keep a cool head and a closed mouth’ when stressed [...]

Adoption and Breastfeeding

Much to many people’s surprise, it is possible to breastfeed a child that was adopted. More and more women are choosing this as a way to promote bonding and to have the shared experience with their baby. Here, three members of our adoption forums share their experiences.
1) After breastfeeding our two bio-sons for an extended [...]

45 Things I’ve Learned In 45 Years

*~~ Today is my birthday and I’m 45 years old. ~~*I’ve always enjoyed gaining another year under my belt. Even the supposed hard ones, like turning 30 or 40, were welcomed with open arms. I wore each year proudly, almost like a badge of honor.
This is the first year that it’s difficult, but not because [...]

Adoption Quotes

My kids & I love adoption quotes. Here’s some that would be great for an adoption lifebook or maybe stenciled or framed on a child’s wall.
I have four children. Two are adopted. I forget which two.”
-Bob Constantine
Every baby needs a lap.”
– Henry Robin
“I didn’t give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The [...]