A Family’s Journey to Adoption My husband and I always envisioned having a family of our own. After trying to conceive for many years, with countless medical visits, tests, loss and grief, I did not have the heart to continue down that path. We began to consider adoption to grow our family, but we didn’t...
Openness in adoption is a lifelong connection between a birth family and an adoptive family. The shared love for the child connects these families. This is often referred to as the extended family of adoption. Much like traditional extended family, there is a connection no matter how much ongoing contact there may be. Contact has...
If you are thinking, what in the world is Embryo Adoption? Check out this blog post to find out the basics. Then read on for the steps to deciding if it is right for you. A lot of people have never heard of embryo adoption. You may ask yourself, is this really adoption? Although it...
If you have experienced infertility you are not alone. The CDC reports that, “About 6% of married women aged 15 to 44 years in the United States are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying” (www.cdc.gov). Despite the common occurrence of infertility, those who experience it often feel like they are only ones....
Waiting. In my entire life, I’ve never once heard anyone shout from the rooftops, “I love to wait!” or “Can I please stand in this line a little longer?!” It’s pretty safe to say that waiting is universally unwelcomed and seldom enjoyed. It can be lonely, painful, frustrating, confusing, and tiring. It’s pretty safe to...
If you have ever attended one of our seminars or received a list of resources from New Life Adoptions, you have likely heard of MN ADOPT. They are a wonderful, local organization that offers many resources related to adoption. Their mission is, “To find and strengthen Minnesota adoptive, foster care and kinship families” (www.mnadopt.org). While...
Choosing a prospective adoptive family is a big step in the adoption process. It’s normal to have a range of emotions from feeling nervous, excited, and unsure. Oftentimes, this step helps expectant parents affirm their plan to place their child for adoption. Remember, you are still in control of how this process goes. Your social...
If you are pregnant and considering adoption as an option you are probably curious about what the process of making an adoption plan looks like. You may be feeling overwhelmed, excited, scared, joyful, or a mix of emotions when you think about your pregnancy. We are here to support you and walk alongside you in...
Often, when adoptive families or expectant parents first consider adoption, they have never heard of open adoption. With little understanding of what this type of relationship may look like, it can be easy to find yourself facing a variety of fears related to it. When you think about it, this makes a lot of sense....
Are you the adoptive parent of a teen or tween? Congratulations!… Or should I say good luck? Many parents face a roller-coaster of emotions as their adolescent is starting to separate from them. During these years they begin to rely more on friendships and forming their identity. Although it may feel rocky, these are all...
