Adoption: Our journey

Hello, I wanted to share a part of our lives that might be helpful to you as you wait for your baby. I will be doing this in sections so please keep checking to see what I have added… I remember as though it was last week the process of our adoption. One of the things I remember most is the “I or we are NOT in control” of this adoption! This statement still finds those emotions stirring up inside...

ADOPTION TAX CREDIT

Today I received a email from Voice For Adoption, and I felt it needed to be passes on to you. Voice for Adoption (VFA) develops and advocates for improved adoption  policies VFA works closely with federal and state legislators,  as well as other child welfare organizations. Federal Adoption Tax Credit, Quick Overview of Recent Changes—The federal Adoption tax credit keeps changing and adoptive families and...

Do You Remember Before…

Do you remember before placement? When you were still pregnant? Do you remember mourning the upcoming loss of your child to adoption? Or do you recall the feeling of complete unattachment to save yourself the pain of losing that bond? Today, I can feel proud of my decision! I can feel anger at the situation I was in at the time that led me to choose adoption. I can feel disgust in myself for not having my life more...