by Heather Featherston | Jul 21, 2020 | Adoptive Families Blog
When couples are expecting a baby, getting the nursery ready is one of the top priorities. But when is it the right time for adoptive parents to get the nursery ready? Should you wait until you have been matched with a birth mother? What if you get the call at the...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 27, 2020 | Adoptive Families Blog
The domestic adoption process can be an exciting, nerve-wracking, and overwhelming time. Between preparing for a new child to join your family, setting up your home study, and the wait, it is easy to forget to take the time to focus on each other. Most couples...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Dec 19, 2019 | Adoptive Families Blog
The holidays are a time for celebration, spending time with loved ones, and making happy memories. But waiting adoptive parents might have a different experience. They may feel like they are missing something during the holidays, and it can be hard to explain to...
by Heather Featherston | Dec 12, 2019 | Adoptive Families Blog
Today’s article comes to us from Elizabeth Laing Thompson, the author of When God Says, “Wait” and When God Says, “Go.” She writes at LizzyLife.com about clinging to Christ through the chaos of daily life. As a minister, speaker, and novelist, she...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jun 26, 2019 | Adoptive Families Blog
Question: My sister just announced her second pregnancy, and my whole family is excited. I’m so happy for her, but it’s also been hard because I had really hoped that I’d have become a mom by now, and it feels a little like I’m getting left behind. The happy news has...
