by Heather Featherston | Sep 30, 2020 | Adoptive Families Blog
Melissa perched on the edge of her chair, with a cup of hot coffee in her hands. She grabbed her phone and started to eagerly browse her adoption agency’s website, something that she did every morning before work. As she did, Melissa began to feel...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 23, 2020 | Adoptive Families Blog
The days after you decide to adopt a child can be some of the most exciting. You anticipate the baby you will soon be able to hold, a new son or daughter to love. You have a lot to look forward to! But for some hopeful adoptive parents, the days begin to drag....
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. | Jan 14, 2020 | Adoptive Families Blog
“My husband and I have been waiting to be chosen by a birth mother for almost two years now. Meanwhile, whenever I check the Lifetime website, I keep seeing couples matching and adopting. I feel like it’s not fair. How did they adopt so quickly? Why...
