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“She’s So Lucky”

As an adoptive mom, I used to bristle when told that my daughter is "so lucky." But I began to rethink that comment when my daughter's biological grandmother was the one who made it.
- Posted by Barbara Herel to Improv Mom 1 year, 2 months ago | 12 Comments | Post a reply
Third Birthday Thoughts

Has it really been three years since my daughter was born? These memories about caring for a newborn and spending time with her birth mother remain fresh in my mind.
- Posted by Barbara Herel to Improv Mom 1 year, 2 months ago | 5 Comments | Post a reply
How I Handled Calls with Prospective Birthmothers

How do you handle the most unusual phone call you'll ever have -- that first conversation with a prospective birthmother? Here's what I did.
- Posted by Barbara Herel to Improv Mom 1 year, 4 months ago | 12 Comments | Post a reply
When Contact Is Inconstant

When I wrote to our daughter's biological mother as usual, but didn't hear back for six months, I began to worry. And to check her out on Facebook.
- Posted by Barbara Herel to Improv Mom 1 year, 4 months ago | 1 Comment | Post a reply
How We Created Our Adoption Profile Book

Your adoption profile book is one of the most important first impressions you'll ever make, and you'll want it to speak volumes about you. Here are tips for creating a book that gets noticed.
- Posted by Barbara Herel to Improv Mom 1 year, 5 months ago | 11 Comments | Post a reply
Make Room for the Biological Daddy?

A startling discovery leaves me questioning whether I should contact my daughter's biological father.
- Posted by Barbara Herel to Improv Mom 1 year, 6 months ago | 11 Comments | Post a reply
The Adoption Talk: Should I Tell Her Preschool Teacher?

Could it do more harm than good to introduce Beth's adoption at school? Will she be forever labeled?
- Posted by Barbara Herel to Improv Mom 1 year, 7 months ago | 10 Comments | Post a reply

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Debacle

Yep we’re a work-in-progress around here, Danielle. ...
- Posted by Barbara Herel
Wed, May 22 at 11:06 am | Post a reply
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