Bonding with my son’s mother has come more naturally to me at certain times, and felt more difficult at other times. There were times that I felt insecure about bonding with her because I was afraid of what she might think of me. I think I realized that she was fearful of the same thing. You see, people are people, no matter what role they play in life. Whether you are a birth mother or an adoptive parent, you are still human. Human beings get fearful and insecure about what others might think of them. We may second guess actions that we take or words that we speak. Confidence doesn’t come easy for the fallible human being. Therefore, bonding with a birth parent may feel like a challenge.
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Aug
2016
15 Inspirational Adoption Quotes
“Little souls find their way to you whether they’re from your womb or someone else’s”
– Sheryl Crow
“Adoption is a journey of faith, from beginning to end.”
– Johnny Carr
“Families don’t have to match. You don’t have to look like someone else to love them.”
– Leigh Anne Tuohy (adoptive mother portrayed in The Blind Side)
“If you have a heart for adoption, don’t let fear stand in the way”
– Doug Chapman
3
Aug
2016
Understanding a Birth Mother’s Grief
I didn’t understand what I was going through at the time, but through research, counseling, and my healing path, I have realized something crucial: I have moved through the grief process when it comes from transitioning from having the role of a custodial parent to the role of being a birth mother.
13
Jun
2016
Zika Virus – Will it Affect Your Adoption?
Some adoptive families have come to us with questions and concerns about the recent outbreak that has affected newborn babies in other countries – the Zika virus. To help you understand the Zika virus and whether it has an impact on American Adoptions, we have …
24
May
2016
Will My Child Hate Me? An Expectant Mother’s Fear
It is not uncommon when considering adoption to wonder if your child will resent you for choosing adoption. While not uncommon, the thought of your child one day hating you for placing them for adoption is a terrifying one – leaving you to wonder if adoption really is your best option.
13
May
2016
Finding the Perfect Family: Erin’s Adoption Story
Pregnant women who work with us often wonder how to pick a family. There’s no exact science to it, and often a woman “just knows” when she’s found the right couple! Hear from Erin about how she knew she’d found the right family in Suzanne …
19
Nov
2015
Open v Closed v Semi-Open Adoption [Infographic]
“Open adoption” is a well-known and often-used term when talking about adoption, but what does open adoption really mean? This infographic illustrates openness in adoption on a scale of 1-10, with 1 being fully closed and 10 being fully open.
17
Nov
2015
Birth Mother Myths v Realities [Infographic]
It’s not uncommon for adoption newcomers to have preconceived notions about who a birth mom is, what her life is like and why she might be choosing adoption. Learn the truth about these brave and selfless women with our myth-busting infographic.
16
Nov
2015
Adoption Process for Pregnant Mothers [Infographic]
As you may know, this Saturday is National Adoption Day, and to honor this special holiday, we will be posting a new, helpful infographic every day this week. We hope these graphics will help you understand more about the adoption process and adoption in general.
In …
3
Nov
2015
Legacy of an Adopted Child – Author Unknown
In honor of National Adoption Month we want to share with you our favorite adoption poem.
Legacy of an Adopted Child is a poem that has been circulating through the adoption community for many years. It tells the story of how two mothers, a birth mother …