Adoptive Family Articles
“Why adopt? And am I ready to adopt?” Are both fair questions to ask — of both yourself and your spouse. A family’s decision to pursue adoption is one that rarely happens overnight. Click here to learn more about common reasons for adoption and whether it might be a good option for you.
Coping with Infertility: 5 Steps to Acceptance
When dealing with infertility, there are typically five stages of grief and loss that a couple may experience. Grieving infertility and experiencing these emotions is a normal and healthy way of transitioning from infertility to adoption.
Should I Adopt a Child?
Should we adopt a child? Adoption has given couples struggling with infertility the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives alongside their children, and in turn, provides children opportunities in life once thought unachievable. With that in mind, it’s important to be ready before you begin the adoption process.
“Without adoption, I wouldn’t be where I am. I probably wouldn’t even be here today.”
- Ted, adoptive father
A countless number of people feel exactly the same way as Ted. They feel life is meaningless without the gift of becoming a parent.
For that reason, thousands of people every year choose to adopt a child. And like Ted, without adoption, many of these people would be lost; their lives would be unfulfilled because of infertility.
The Pros and Cons of Adoption
Whether you’re considering adopting a child or placing a child for adoption, there are some important pros and cons of adoption to be aware of. Adoption is not right for everyone — so decide if it’s right for you by reading about the advantages and disadvantages of adoption in the United States with this complete guide.
When Only One Spouse Wants to Adopt
A couple is only truly ready for adoption when both adoptive parents have emotionally moved on from their infertility. However, it is not uncommon for one spouse to be ready while the other spouse is still struggling with adoption. If your husband is against adoption, or you husband wants to adopt but you don’t, this article is for you.
