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My Adoption Tattoo

I'd wanted to get a tattoo for years, but wondered what design would keep me happy for the rest of my life. Finally it hit me. What's nearer or dearer to my heart than adoption?
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to My Paperwork Pregnancies 1 month ago | 5 Comments | Post a reply
Will Your Child “Figure Out” That He Was Adopted?

Some parents who adopt transracially don't discuss adoption because they think their children will figure it out. Is that right?
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to My Paperwork Pregnancies 4 months, 2 weeks ago | 7 Comments | Post a reply
Being an Adoption Advocate at School

When my children brought home a questionable assignment from school, I took a deep breath and stepped up to be their adoption advocate.
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to My Paperwork Pregnancies 5 months, 2 weeks ago | 2 Comments | Post a reply
Hip Hip Hooray—But Not for DNA!

I cheer on my children because of their hard work and successes. I think I'd still feel this way, even if my genes had anything to do with their achievements.
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to My Paperwork Pregnancies 10 months ago | 3 Comments | Post a reply
No Longer Hoping for a Miracle Pregnancy

I've realized that I no longer want to become pregnant -- I only want to be the best mother I can be to my children, who came to me through adoption.
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to My Paperwork Pregnancies 1 year, 1 month ago | 9 Comments | Post a reply
“My Mom Tells Them How I’m Doing”

Though I haven't heard from my son's birth mother since he was one, I've continued to send letters. After my son say he thinks it's "cool," I'm so glad I have.
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to My Paperwork Pregnancies 1 year, 3 months ago | 8 Comments | Post a reply
An Infertile Adoptive Mom

Infertility changes a person, and deciding to adopt doesn't automatically bring closure on feelings about being infertile. I'm learning that that's OK.
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to My Paperwork Pregnancies 1 year, 5 months ago | 35 Comments | Post a reply

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Recent Adoption Blog Comments

UPDATE! My Daughter's Biological Mom Called

Ladies…don’t mean to hijack your posts but I have been searching for others that may be able to help me. I have 3 biokids that…...
- Posted by Mom_to_Five_Plus_2
Sat, May 18 at 9:08 pm | Post a reply
My Adoption Tattoo

Very cool mommy2k. I love the font of the “K”. Very pretty and meaningful! ...
- Posted by Danielle Pennel
Fri, May 17 at 4:20 pm | Post a reply
My Adoption Tattoo

i just did this last week and then saw your post today! i also blogged about it today at http://chixnuggetsandcookiebutts.blogspot.com/ i got my son’s first…...
- Posted by mommy2k
Thu, May 16 at 11:40 am | Post a reply
Thinking Back and Looking Ahead

We too have an adopted child. Get this…..we (you and I) are cousins! We need to meet. Our sons will have something in common that…...
- Posted by Teddi
Mon, May 13 at 10:36 am | Post a reply
Debacle

I hope your experience and advice will help others who are planning visits with their child’s birth family. You brought up a lot of points…...
- Posted by Danielle Pennel
Wed, May 08 at 3:12 pm | Post a reply
Making the Leap from Birth Family to Family

Ambiel, thank you for sharing… I do appreciate it. Deb, that’s so exciting and fortunate. I’ll have to tell my good friend about this, her…...
- Posted by Barbara Herel
Sun, May 05 at 12:42 pm | Post a reply