Dear Adoption Doulas - Facebook Etiquette in an Open Adoption

Dear Adoption Doulas,

I found my daughter’s birthmom on facebook. She hasn’t requested me, and I haven’t requested her. I would love for her to be able to see what we are doing on a daily basis and see all the pictures of our adventures, but her profile isn’t private and anyone can [...]

Ask the Adoption Doulas: How do I Handle the Nosy People?

Dear Adoption Doulas,

We have a wonderful open adoption with our daughter’s birthmom and her family. We exchanged phone numbers and addresses with both ‘K’ and ‘K’s mom and send pictures often. I enjoy sharing our exciting adoption story, but people can be so nosy! It seems like everyone wants to know the juicy details of [...]

Ask the Adoption Doulas - Miscommunications from My Agency

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Dear Adoption Doulas,

My husband and I are matched with a pregnant woman and things seem to be going ok with her. But there is a BIG problem with communication at my agency. It’s hard to get calls or emails returned, and when they are, I’m still left [...]

Ask the Adoption Doulas - What do I REALLY need to bring home baby?

Dear Adoption Doulas,

I’m matched with a potential birth mother and she lives in another state. My husband and I are going to need to fly to meet her and bring home the baby in a few short weeks. However, we can’t seem to agree on just what all we need to bring with us when we [...]