What and When Do We Tell?

Your adoption journey is a special moment in your lives -- who you tell and what you tell people about your intentions to adopt are up to you.

How Can Men Explain To Their Friends They Want To Adopt?

For many men, explaining to their friends that they hope to adopt can be a difficult and uncomfortable task. Although many women find it easier to share their feelings openly with their friends, many men simply do not know how to approach such a situation.

When Should We Complete The Nursery Or Have A Baby Shower?

It is a normal reaction when you begin an adoption plan to want to immediately prepare a nursery, or to have friends offer to host a baby shower for you. While this is understandably an exciting, joyous time for you, you may want to instead plan on putting the finishing touches on the nursery and having a baby shower until after you bring the baby home.

Building a Positive Support System

Anyone who's adopted can tell you that the adoption journey is one with many ups and downs. When beginning your adoption journey, it is key to surround yourselves with a positive support system to celebrate the high points with you, but also be there for you during those not-so-high moments.

When Family And Friends Aren't Supportive

Many adoptive couples find themselves shocked by some reactions of close family and friends when sharing the news about their adoption decision. When those closest to you react negatively to your adoption news, their reaction can often be heartbreaking and surprising. However, there may be other reasons to their reaction.

Who Should You Listen To About Adoption?

It often seems as if everyone suddenly becomes an "adoption expert" when they find out that you are planning to adopt. But what advice can you really trust about how adoption works?

What Is Good Adoption Advice From Friends And Bad?

In adoption, waiting families often find that nearly everyone they know has some type of information, news or advice for them. However, deciphering what is accurate, helpful advice from advice that is inaccurate or misconstrued can be difficult.

Dealing With A Friend's Pregnancy

While some couples choose adoption because it is something they feel they are drawn to do, adoption is often the second choice for the majority of waiting families. After dealing with the heartbreak of infertility, adoption is often the choice couples make when they finally decide to move past their infertility and on to a new path. However, finding out about a friend's pregnancy can often cause feelings of hurt, resentment and anger to resurface.

Dealing With Adoption Setbacks

While this time of your life is an exciting one, with many highs, there are also lows. Dealing with an adoption setback often leaves couples feeling sad, frustrated and even angry. You may even be questioning whether or not you want to continue with your adoption journey.