Tag: adoption
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United by Motherhood: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: June 14, 2013 Every mother has her own unique set of “firsts”—moments that shaped her journey into motherhood. Whether it was that initial attempt to conceive, the first cycle of in-vitro fertilization, or enduring years on an adoption waiting list, these experiences can be both challenging…
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A Letter to My Son’s Biological Mother on Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast Once a year, I am treated to a day that feels like it revolves around me. My kids delight in serving me breakfast in bed and gifting me with handmade jewelry. Who wouldn’t appreciate a cold toaster waffle alongside a necklace crafted from elbow macaroni? This fleeting moment of being pampered offers…
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12 Essential Insights for White Parents Raising Black Children That Adoption Agencies Often Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast As we prepared for our adoption journey, my partner and I participated in numerous classes through our agency. These sessions covered everything from basic child care to the crucial task of honoring our children’s cultural identities and addressing their emotional needs. While we were cautioned about potential challenges—such as people staring at…
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Lessons Learned as an Adoptive Mom: Moving Beyond the Notion of “Real”
Get Pregnant Fast As I embarked on my journey to become an adoptive mother, I was filled with excitement and an unwavering belief that I would instantly bond with my new child. I naively thought that the distinctions between biological and adoptive motherhood were minimal. Fast forward six years, and I’ve come to realize that…
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Simone Biles Sets the Record Straight on Adoption in Just Eight Words
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident that sparked considerable discussion, gymnastics commentator Jake Thompson was called out for his dismissive remarks regarding Olympic champion Simone Biles and her adoptive family. This week, the 19-year-old gymnast took the opportunity to address the situation, and her response was both concise and powerful. Biles is currently basking…
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Life Is Guiding Us Together: A Letter to My Future Adopted Child
Get Pregnant Fast To my future adopted child, Though I can’t yet see your face or know your name, I eagerly await the day we will finally meet. You occupy my thoughts, and I often feel a mixture of excitement and longing for your presence in my life. What might you be experiencing right now?…
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Navigating Grief with My Daughter Over the Child I Couldn’t Keep
Get Pregnant Fast “Mama, are you going to give me away too?” Time seemed to freeze. My heart raced, and my vision blurred as tears welled in my eyes. Bile rose in my throat, making it hard to breathe. Her voice was so small, so innocent, and the weight of her question crushed me. It…
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What If You Don’t Feel Instant Love for Your Adopted Child?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to adoption, the journey can be filled with unexpected emotions, especially for new parents. My friend Mia, who adopted her son from an orphanage in Vietnam when he was just three years old, experienced this firsthand. One ordinary day, her son’s life was flipped upside down, as was hers.…