National Adoption Month « Adopting Mamas

Morgan's Adoption Story:

I have written our adoption story many times, but it is always difficult to find the beginning. The story is intensely personal, yet not all that uncommon in the adoption world. Still, I find that many people assume that we came to adoption for very different reasons.

My husband and I are not infertile. In fact, [...]

Adoption Costs - helpusadopt.org

Recently I found out a friend from high school is raising money for he and his wife to adopt a child. I was thrilled to hear they are going to adopt, and less than thrilled to hear they have to worry about the stress of the financial burden. Often couples or individuals are faced with [...]

Dave Thomas video link

Start off your week with an inspiring 3 minute video from the Dave Thomas foundation . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOqx4ggOJWc&feature=share

Give Thanks

Our goal for Fridays is to suggest an idea that you can do with your family to celebrate National Adoption Month. In the spirit of NAM and Thanksgiving, our suggestion for today is to give thanks!

Take a few minutes and write a handwritten thank you letter to someone who meant a lot in your [...]

Sarah’s Adoption Story, Part 2: A 1967 Birth Mother’s Story

This is a repost from the earlier days of Adopting Mamas, but it’s so worth revisiting! “Sarah” is both a birth mom and an adoptive grandmother. You can read the first part of her story – about her grandson – here

I was a freshman in college in the winter of 1967, enjoying my new [...]

Bronwyn's Adoption Story: Older Children

My name is Bronwyn Schaefer Pope and my husband Dave and I have four children, two biological and two adopted. We were recently honored to be part of a fundraising campaign through our adoption agency, Children’s Home Society and Family Services of Minnesota. As part of the campaign they shot a video about [...]

Books About Adoption

A great way to explain and remind your child about adoption is through the use of books. There are lots of adoption books out there, and there have been a few times I’ve searched on amazon.com and just couldn’t decide what would be “right” for our family. I reached out to my adoptive mom friends [...]

Sara's Adoption Story

I’ve told our adoption story verbally 100 times. When then I’m asked to write it down and put it into words; all I can do is stare blankly at the computer screen. Words that free fall off of my tongue are no longer found. The subject suddenly seems so enormous! It’s almost too big for [...]

Document Your Family's Story

Our goal for Fridays is to suggest a fun idea that you can do with your family to celebrate National Adoption Month. This Friday’s suggestion is to document your family’s story. Or maybe just start documenting your family’s story

I have to admit, as an adoptive mom myself, I’ve heard of the “lifebook” but [...]

Cassi's Story: Adoption Isn't Selfish

This is Birthmother Cassi’s story – about how she chose adoption for her baby and the relationship she has with her child’s adoptive family today.

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