My family story starts with a single mother of a sweet boy. When my son Zane was 14 months old I found myself suddenly parenting solo. During that 3 year journey I never gave up hope that I would have a Godly husband for myself and a Godly father for Zane. While feeling lonely and abandoned, I held onto several…
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Birth of New Parents – Photo Story of Adoption
This has got to be one of the most touching stories I’ve ever heard. Sebastian was born on June 20. When he was 4 days old some unfortunate circumstances arose and his parents were no longer able to care for him. Unless a family stepped forward immediately to adopt him, he would be going into the foster care system. Brandon and…
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Come and Listen to a Story about a Mama {Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding}
(To the tune of The Beverly Hillbillies theme song) Come and listen to a story ‘bout a mama lost her head A doting child-bearer keeping all her babies fed, Then one day an adoptive mommy too So many wee ones what will she do? Breast milk that is, liquid gold, Nature’s nectar. Well the next thing you know one babe…
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I am strong {Katie}
I am strong because at 12 weeks pregnant with my first child I chose to adopt my three year old niece and one year old nephew after tragically losing my best friend, my sister. I am strong because I managed to still work full time as an RN in the NICU while going through a huge loss, being pregnant, and…
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Birth Without … Me! {A Story of Adoption and Supplemental Nursing}
I had NO water breaking, NO contractions, NO C-section, NO vaginal delivery, absolutely NO pain whatsoever; and yet there had been a birth. My daughter was born and needed a tube-feeding right away. Only it’s not what you think. It wasn’t for medical reasons. She was perfectly healthy. My baby and I were meeting each other for the first time.…
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Cute {Maternity} Adoption Photos
I saw this on Pinterest and just had to click on it. What an adorable idea for a {maternity} adoption photo. She has a heart around Russia, where they are adopting from. Then, I saw the rest of the pictures and they just melted my heart. What a beautiful couple. You can see all their pics and follow their adoption…