Adoption is generally regarded as a positive experience. The entire concept of it tends to be widely admired by the masses. Rarely does anyone object to the notion of a parentless child being provided a new home, especially after maneuvering through a complex foster care system. After hearing of countless heartbreaking stories of child abuse/neglect …
When you begin the adoption process, there really aren’t any promises. You may have a vision of your child. You may imagine their arrival day, what they’ll look like, and you may even fantasize about how easily they will bond with you. The reality is that none of it is a guarantee. I want 2 …
How does this couple already have a placement when they began the process after we did ? I’m of a certain ethnicity, and some birth mothers will opt not to place their baby with me because of my race. I’m single, and I know most birth mothers prefer to place their babies with couples over …
According to the State of Georgia, my house is in good shape to accommodate children. However, since I’ve found myself in a holding pattern, I decided to revisit my mental checklist of household repairs/renovations that I’ve had on hold for awhile. I’m committed to staying productive as I wait on a placement, so I actually …
Hey good people ! As I mentioned in the last post, I am currently recovering from a back injury. At my last physical therapy session, I remember thinking there was no way I was going to get well unless I pushed through this pain. It meant I had to follow instructions and do my home …
Hey there…it’s been a minute ! I guess I have some catching up to do. First, let me just admit I needed to take a break . I’ll tell you why, but doing so requires some transparency on my part. Bear with me…today’s post is rather long. November was National Adoption Awareness Month, which I’ve …
When we adopt a child, we tend to focus only on the child and very little on the family from which they came. I know it can be challenging to extend grace to bio parents who have severely abused, neglected, or abandoned the children we have grown to love. For the sake of the child, …
Okay, so I saw a YouTuber mention this toy the other week on her channel. It’s an Our Generation veterinary clinic from Target. I said I wasn’t buying any more toys, but I was so impressed with it that I went to look for it today. It was on sale for $69.99 ( regular price …
Okay, so here’s the sunny side of this 2 part blog series ! Despite all the things seemingly not going my way, I’ve decided to list some of the things I am currently looking forward to regarding my adoption. I encourage you to do the same on your low days as well. Let’s go ! …
I really try to post twice a week, and it looks like I will keep that streak up this week…but it’s been a rough road to get here. I’ll be transparent and tell you that I’ve had a rough, depressing week of me not wanting to even get out of bed most days. My weight …