Emoblopedia: Adoption

Welcome to the adoption page of the emoblopedia. This section is written by men and women who have chosen adoption as their path to parenthood. Some are also adoptees themselves, but in the interest of space and the fact that the emoblopedia is housed on a blog about infertility and pregnancy loss, we have chosen to include only entries written from either those contemplating or actively adopting as well as adoptive parents. We hope that you find reading these blog entries helpful and they bring you a modicum of emotional comfort. They may help you find words to express how you are feeling or show you the light at the end of the tunnel. If you have your own blog and would like to contribute to the emoblopedia, submit all links to entries to Melissa at thetowncriers@gmail.com.

Deciding to proceed with a domestic adoption

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Deciding to proceed with foster-to-adopt

• Tears and Fears (from Are We There Yet?)
  

Deciding to proceed with international adoption

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Getting through the homestudy

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Matching with an expectant mother

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Birthmothers and children

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When adoption plans change (terminating a match)

• D Day (from They Grow in Your Heart)

The emotions of a broken match

• Feeling Good (from They Grow in Your Heart)

The first day feeling at peace again after a broken match

• I'm a Happy Girl (from They Grow in Your Heart)
  

Long periods of waiting

• Homesick (from They Grow in Your Heart)
• Becoming Real (from Journeywoman)
• Oh Well (from Hell and High Water)
• Adoption Reflections (from Stranded on Infertility Island)

The first time meeting your child

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Expecting

• Expecting (from Stranded on Infertility Island)