Avonlea Having given up on infertility, I find that I am now an expectant adopting mom. I'm just starting my journey. I understand that one step after another will get you any where you want to go, as long as you continue to persist.
Inward Musings musings of an infertile women trying to make it through the craziness of Guatemala adoption, family crisis, and life in general.
Life in Barren County reflections on infertility, adoption, and waiting....and waiting...and waiting...(Adopting domestically)
Lost and Finding sifting through all the junk, I know I can find me in here somewhere... Oh, and maybe a baby while I'm at it. (Adopting from Kazakhstan)
Mamamarta julie and i have been a couple since 1987. our daughter trixie was born to julie in 1997, and our son micah was placed with us for adoption in 2003. in between there was a bit of infertility drama and grief (on my part...). sometimes we succeed more, and sometimes less, at living simply in the heart of the city. we're also currently trying to decide whether to adopt a third child.
Mayhem and Magic Transracial adoptive family with two boys, one adopted from South Africa and one domestically.
Paragraphein Me in a nutshell: age 26; bipolar; a mommy, a natural mother, a wife, a cigarette-smoker; quiet, shy, moody; passionate about the sun, summertime, Lolita, adoption reform, painting, movies, and chocolate
Cookie Speaks Adoption has affected my life in so many ways. I hope to share what I have learned about many aspects of adoption including search and reunion.
I Say C'est La Vie I'm 21, and pregnant. I'm putting the baby up for adoption. While I recognize and respect how amazing this all is, I really can't wait for this to be over.
Coffee and Cigarettes randomness, nothingness, and thoughts regarding her journey through adoption as a birthmother. as well as a host of other things.
Crunchy Granola chronicles from the heartland,
where our two academic mom, one daughter family
crunches its way through life's adventures
DoctorMama I'm a cranky, burned-out mother/ physician/ wife/ educator/ liberal with a test-tube toddler named HellBoy or AngelBaby, depending; a TrophyHusband; and two cats, BadCat and GoodCat. I enjoy coffee, vodka, beer, tequila, and running.
Dromedary in Traction My story of self discovery and healing, as I leave behind an abusive marriage and childhood, reenter the world of single parenting, and hopefully learn from my mistakes!
Mama(e) in Translation A mother (mamãe) of two boys (4 and 2) between two languages (Portuguese and English), two countries (Brazil and the U.S.), two "worlds" (academic/ home-front). A foreign student (ABD right now) married to a postdoc (who also used to be a foreign student).
Mamaloo first-time mama I love in real life and online
Hope you two are surviving the trip. I came across an article today I thought I'd pass on. You've probably done all the research there is, but it can't hurt. An article on adoptive breastfeeding; http://earthymommies.com/modules.php?name=adoptbf
Breastfeeding Online click on the video camera icon for a video on how to use a lact-aid.
Kellymom instructions on how to use a supplemental nursing system (sns) or a lact-aid.
Ask Lenore amazing site on all things induced lactation. message boards, protocol information, supports natural and medicated induced lactation.
Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website information, message boards, boot camp, etc. supports all kinds of abf techniques, but leans toward the non-medicated protocols.
Adoptive Parent Self Assessment The Cradle, where we adopted Z, offers a self assessment to help you determine your emotional readiness in relation to adoption.
Hope you two are surviving the trip. I came across an article today I thought I'd pass on. You've probably done all the research there is, but it can't hurt. An article on adoptive breastfeeding;
http://earthymommies.com/modules.php?name=adoptbf
Posted by: Brooke | 11 March 2006 at 05:55 PM
Hope all goes/went well. Ohio is kinda rainy right now.
Posted by: Jenna | 12 March 2006 at 03:51 PM
Hello beautiful Z - just wondering if you and your mommy are home safe from Ohio.
Posted by: Heartened | 15 March 2006 at 12:10 AM
Not yet! She has to meet me first! *giggles*
Posted by: Jenna | 15 March 2006 at 06:02 AM