Third Birthday Thoughts
I think of my daughter’s biological mother, Kim, practically every day. Sometimes I think of Kim when I hear the weather forecast. With all the mild temperatures we’ve been having…
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Parenting Adopted Newborns
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Family Reunion With Biological Mom, Part I
My husband, Tony; our daughter, Beth; and I are on our way to catch our flight at Newark for our first family reunion with our daughter’s biological mother, Kim. However,…
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Our First Holiday Season as an Adoptive Family
As a little girl, I remember Chanukah being a holiday filled with traditions: lighting the menorah, praying, partaking of food, being with family, and—of course—getting gifts. My husband, who grew…
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A Working Mom’s Diary: Tearful Mornings and Peaceful Nights
A few weeks ago, I returned to work (again) after two blissfully busy months as a stay-at-home mommy (SAHM). Am I thankful for the full-time work and benefits? Absolutely. Do…
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My New Life as a Return-to-Work Mom
I’m Back in the Saddle Again! I apologize for the length of time between my blogs, but I hope you will understand when you see how busy the past few…
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Our Boy Is Our Joy
We Always Knew Adopting Would Make Us Happy… But We Didn’t Know How Much! Recently people have been posting quotes on Facebook about their children, like the following from Maureen…
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Unemployed? No, I’m in Transition: My New Chapter of Life as a Stay-at-Home Mom
A year ago at this time I was a recruiter seeking work. I had been laid off from two companies, one where I had been employed for five years, awaiting…
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Celebrating Adoption: Our “Welcome to the World” Party for Miles
Last week we attended a terrific party for our son Miles. My best friend and Miles’s godmother Jen, my mother-in-law, and my mom hosted it at my mother-in-law’s home on…
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