April 19, 2015

Adoption News Roundup

These are the stories that caught our eye this week…enjoy a little Monday reading!

This mother shares what she knows about motherhood now that she’s an adoptive mom…have you had these revelations yourself? “With each age and phase, the job of motherhood is redefined. The concerns that keep me awake at night, the milestones that loom in my mind — they change and grow and morph. And with each subsequent child, I find myself remembering, oh, so this is how it is to be the parent of a toddler. There are flashes of familiarity, and yet each time, it feels strange and new, because each child brings her own unique traits into the world.”

It’s National Infertility Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is: “You Are Not Alone.” Interested in learning more, raising awareness, or following the movement? Visit the organization’s website!

Here’s some great information on the importance of the Adoption Tax Credit — when it comes to your taxes, you can never have too much knowledge!

This post from My {Grace-Filled} Mess has some really poignant, honest, and true insight addressing myths surrounding adoption and infertility. So many people say hurtful things, and a great deal of it is because they just don’t understand what it’s like to have been affected by either situation. Spreading awareness is key — the more we advocate for positive adoption and infertility language, the more we share necessary, and educational, information!

Babies aren’t the only children who need homes. What’s it like to adopt a teenager from foster care?

How many of the 10 Most Surprising Things About Foster Care were you aware of you? #4 and #5 really broke our hearts. It’s unfathomable to think about how many children live each day without having their most fundamental needs met.

This woman searched for her biological mother…only to find out that she’d been working with her for years!

Dear Friends of Waiting Adoptive Moms: Some Things To Know (Also, We’re Sorry). You’re going to want to pass this along.