by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Jul 24, 2018 | Surrogacy, Adoption, LGBTQ
It’s important to consider the needs of the baby right after he or she is born — because an abrupt transfer from surrogate to intended parents can be a shock. Parents and their children share a deep, affectionate bond — a psychological connection that endures over...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Jul 19, 2018 | Adoption, Parenting
I am Mom to two amazing children born in China. We adopted Sophie — now 17 — when she was five. Simon was four when we adopted him; he is now 14. Based on my experience, here are eight things adoptive parents should never, ever do: 1. Tell everyone your kid’s...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Jul 17, 2018 | Parenting, LGBTQ
These terrific books depict same-sex parents, without making them the stars of the story. Look on any bookseller’s website and you’ll find a long list of books about children with same-sex parents. Some attempt to explain how children were conceived or...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Jul 12, 2018 | Parenting
Although the days with little kids often seem long, the years fly by. Use this practical and purposeful blueprint to savor the moments you have together. The ten o’clock news hasn’t even started, but you’re too exhausted to watch—who can stay awake...
by SurrogacyGuideBlog | Jul 10, 2018 | Wellness
As my babies (who are not so much babies anymore) are approaching two, I found myself going through all of my ultrasound photos from my pregnancy. I began reflecting on the struggles we went through to even get our infertility treatments covered by insurance and how...