Tag: adoption
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Understanding Special Needs Adoption: A Journey with Limb Differences
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I first looked into adopting from China, we were informed that the wait could take around six years. It felt like our hopes were dashed before they even took flight. However, our adoption agency introduced us to the special needs program, which offered a significantly shorter wait. My…
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You Don’t Need to Mention My Son’s Size
Parenting Insights Related Topics: adoptionbody imagechild developmentgrowthnutritionparentingself-esteem
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11 Advantages of Not Experiencing Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast As a proud mom of three wonderful kids, I have chosen the path of adoption rather than pregnancy. My decision stemmed from various reasons, including the concern of passing on my autoimmune disease to any biological offspring. Interestingly, avoiding pregnancy comes with its own set of perks! Here are 11 advantages I’ve…
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10 Ways Infertility Before Parenthood Transforms You
Get Pregnant Fast When I married my college sweetheart, I envisioned a future filled with children and laughter. However, five years into our marriage, we faced the harsh reality of infertility. After multiple attempts with medications and procedures, we found ourselves emotionally and financially drained, still yearning for a child. Finally, just before our 10th…
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A Missed Pregnancy: An Unexpected Journey to Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast One serene evening, I lay in bed, lost in the pages of a novel. Suddenly, the main character announced her pregnancy, and it was as if a switch flipped in my mind. Fueled by a rush of emotions, I jumped up, rummaged through my jewelry box, and pulled out the most pointed…
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Adoption Agencies Seek More Than Just Parents; They Need Volunteers
Get Pregnant Fast Adoption agencies across the nation are actively looking for interim caregivers to provide essential care for newborns. While many people adore the idea of holding a tiny baby, few are aware of the impactful role they can play in a newborn’s life through interim caregiving. This volunteer position involves nurturing infants while…
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I Desire to Love and Be Loved: A Gay Man’s Perspective on Adoption
Get Pregnant Fast As an openly gay man in my early 50s, the desire to adopt has led me to face numerous curious looks and pointed inquiries, most notably, “Why?” Why indeed? This question has trailed me since I took my first parenting class last summer. Initially, I felt compelled to produce some elaborate justification…
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The Narrative of Superman: Embracing Children Who Aren’t Your Own
Get Pregnant Fast “Have you ever heard the tale of Superman?” These two delightful girls are my step-grandkids. My first marriage was marked by infertility, and it was my hesitation to adopt that led us down a path of childlessness. I could provide several reasons for my reluctance—my wife and I faced significant challenges, ultimately…
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11-Year-Old Daughter of Gay Parents Stands Up to One Million Moms: ‘This Is None of Your Business’
Get Pregnant Fast In Maryland, a family with two dads and four adopted children recently made headlines after being featured in the latest issue of American Girl magazine. This inspiring family, who founded a nonprofit called Comfort Cases, provides foster children with travel bags filled with essential items like clothing and toiletries. On their charity’s…