When our own fertility treatment finally failed, Michael said, “There will always be a part of us that wishes that we had met when were younger and could have had children naturally together.” At the time, I thought I would always feel that way…
“My 10-Year-Old Nephew’s Adoption Day”
Seventeen of us crowded into the court as witnesses to my nephew’s finalization, bringing an end to 10 years spent in foster care—10 years of waiting for this day.
“Pondering My Son Mateo’s Family Tree”
My son’s story started before I met him. His pre-adoption prologue is one I may never know. But of this I am sure: Mateo was born to be my son.
“Becoming Parents Through Surrogacy”
Our path to family had its share of twists and turns. That was how we landed at Plan J, also known as becoming parents through Indian surrogacy.
“Each Stage of Adopting our Miracle ‘Rainbow Baby'”
Sometimes life doesn’t live up to your hopes; at other times, it surpasses them. When my wife and I got the call, life went beyond my wildest dreams.
“What Will This Baby Be Like?”
A mother shares the “new, unexpected, and amazing” attributes of her adopted son, of which no one talked about at the start of their adoption journey.
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“Finding Tess”
India Camp gives our daughter a chance to be around kids just like her. Along the way, she’s discovered her true self.
“Just Adopt”
When I was struggling with infertility, friends and family mistakenly said insensitive things. Now that I’m an adoptive parent, I’m more careful with my words.
“Journey Towards Love: Mimi and her Grandfather”
For months a mother tried to convince her dad that he could be a grandparent to the little girl she was bringing home. It took the child considerably less time to bring him around.
“My Endless Summer of Waiting”
This was to have been my first summer as a mom. Instead, we’re waiting for the clearing of one final hurdle.
“Great Non-Expectations”
The intense motherly love that washed over me after Jack’s adoption was a shock to everyone — especially me.
“What Is Family?”
Being an adoptive parent begs the question, “what makes a family?” How I helped others to understand that my son by adoption is simply my son.
“From Heartbreak to Hope”
When our first adoption match fell through, we were devastated.
“Waiting for a Girl Like You”
A few years after marrying the man of my dreams, I was surprised to once again feel like an insecure single woman, willing the phone to ring.
“Through the Glass”
When people learned I was pregnant, they were surprised that I was still planning to adopt.
“I Needed This All Along”
Five years on: We have been “trying” for three years, and now are deep into the medical crapshoot of infertility treatment. Soon it becomes clear that we will never have our own biological children.
“Picture of Love”
In the photos our agency sent, I saw a serious little boy growing up without a mother. Halfway around the world, I waited and longed for the day when I could fill that role.
“Dear Mom of an Adopted Child”
I knew you right away. I recognize the fierce determination. You are the kind of woman who Makes.Things.Happen. After all, you made this happen, this family you have.
“Bonding with My Daughters Over Pink Nail Polish”
My first 19 years of parenting were spent learning the scientific names of dinosaurs and organizing a bug collection. Was I ready to parent preteen girls?