Had I not started this journey first as a birth mother, I’m not sure I would have known to love as deeply as I do, to appreciate every given day, and to be full of gratitude for my role as my children’s mother.
12
May
2018
Mother’s Day 2018 Photo Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the winners of American Adoptions’ Mother’s Day photo contest this year! We loved seeing all of the submissions of moms and children. Here are the top photos, as chosen by you!
“Nicole, with baby Finn watching the sunset over the ocean at 3 …
11
May
2018
How Adoption Changed My View on Mother’s Day
We shared our plans for adoption on Mother’s Day 2017. At the time, we thought reveling in the possibilities as prospective adoptive parents was the way to celebrate. However, our view has changed during the past year as we’ve waited to become adoptive parents.
7
May
2018
Our Adoption Story: Part 2
Our perspective on the future had just been changed. Anxiety surrounded the unknown of what this pregnancy would look like. Confusion tangled our thoughts not only about what doctors had told us, but even what we felt like God had called us to do in adoption. Now what?
4
May
2018
10 Ways to Get Involved in National Foster Care Month
What can you do to support the foster care community during National Foster Care Month and throughout the year? These ten ideas are a great place to start.
30
Apr
2018
Our Adoption Story: Part 1
Brannon and I had talked about adoption even before we were married. The thought at the time seemed more like fantasy, but now we would be pursuing this reality. Our journey up to this point had already been a roller coaster ride, and little did we know what was to come.
27
Apr
2018
Becoming a Birth Mother
I didn’t envision myself as a mother or even more so a birth mother, but such a title holds responsibility in me that I now announce with pride and gratitude.
24
Apr
2018
How to Enter Our Mother’s Day Photo Contest 2018
It’s that time of year again — we want to see all the mom-and-child photos you have!
Our Mother’s Day photo contest is open to both American Adoptions birth and adoptive mothers. The winners of the photo contest will be announced on Mother’s Day and …
23
Apr
2018
5 Facts to Know for National Infertility Awareness Week
National Infertility Awareness Week is April 22-28. Find out five facts about infertility here, and share your story to spread awareness about infertility in the U.S. today.
20
Apr
2018
Oversharing in Adoption: 5 Adoption Details to Keep Within the Triad
It’s natural to want to talk about your adoption story — but how much information is too much? Here are five adoption details you should keep private: