by rachel | May 10, 2019 | adoption, foster, loss, trauma, Uncategorized
A mom (we’ll call her Natalie) contacted me a few months back. This almost-adoptive mom and I had never spoken before. When I answered the phone, she was sobbing. It took a few moments to understand who was calling and why. This mom was at her wit’s end. She said,...
by rachel | May 6, 2018 | adoption, attachment/bonding, colombia, coming home, food issues, friendship
Recently, my sister and her husband traveled to Colombia to adopt their new son. Serendipitously, their adoption matched up with our dear friends’ who are also adopting from the same country. In fact, both families traveled at exactly the same time and are each still...
by rachel | Jul 24, 2017 | adoption, colombia, foster, hosting
Many of my friends and family know someone hosting an “orphan” or two or six the next few weeks. Most of them are so supportive and excited, but they may not know exactly what to say or do to show that support. Others are curious and unsure of this strange...
by rachel | May 7, 2017 | adoption, Books, foster, loss
You know how God moves through your life imperceptibly most days? I mean, you know he’s there, but don’t give much thought to his soft, graceful movements as they gently course correct you along your daily path. Yeah, me too! Even though I am deeply rooted...
by rachel | Mar 10, 2017 | adoption, attachment/bonding, RAD
For family and friends of kids with attachment issues. We know you want to understand. We know you want to be supportive. You want to get it! Articles like this help with the how, not just with the why. Reactive attachment disorder in teens: 5 reasons your child isn’t...
by rachel | Mar 9, 2017 | adoption, friendship
(posted by rachel) It is hard to believe that the start of our crazy adoption adventures beginning in Bogota, Colombia almost a decade ago has landed us here. I have two children preparing to drive. Four awkward middle-schoolers. A pretty little fourth grader. And a...
by rachel | May 16, 2016 | adoption, china
We’re doing it again. Adoption that is. Yay! China. Two kiddos. So excited. More info to come. Official Application Date was April 22, 2016.
by rachel | Jan 29, 2015 | fertility, IVF, pregnancy
I wanted to try and have another baby. I mean, is that really so bad? Shutting the door makes so much sense. For so many reasons. And yet, I can’t stop thinking about it. All. The. Time.
by rachel | Dec 27, 2014 | fertility, Hannah, IVF, loss, miscarriage, pregnancy
I am currently waiting. Waiting to miscarry our last hope for another baby. These are the worst kinds of wait. I have experienced them before. The wait for something horrible to happen that one knows is coming, over which you have absolutely no control. But this time,...
by rachel | Dec 15, 2014 | fertility, IVF
December 15th, 2014. Yep, that’s the day. The day we are going to try for another baby! We have two frozen embryos left and we have no idea if there are any genetic issues with either. Out of the last four implanted embryos, one has been viable–sweet Baby...
