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This Is What Infertility Cannot Take Away
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...
Bonding With Baby: Bringing a Surrogacy Baby Home
Parents and children share a deep, emotional bond. This bond is what makes a parent’s instincts kick in, to care for and protect their child. This is extremely important for the child’s sense of worth and self-esteem. Building this bond is vital, and...
9 “Easy” Tips for Surviving the First 6 Months with Newly Adopted Kids
We spend so much time, energy, and often money on the process of adopting a child that it is tempting, once the child is finally in our home, to sigh with a sense of “Mission Accomplished” and give ourselves a mental high five for a job well done. Far be...
Common Sense Internet Rules for Kids
The internet is an amazing tool for research, entertainment, and connection. But it is a double-edged tool that must be used wisely and carefully to avoid inflicting real damage or pain on our kids’ minds and hearts. What are some common sense internet...
Everything You Need to Know About Egg Donation – The Controversial Way That Young Women Can Make Thousands of Dollars
Egg donation has been around for decades, but it's still controversial. The INSIDER Summary: Young, healthy women can make thousands by donating their eggs to infertile couples. Some doctors say the process is generally safe. Critics, however, worry there...
The “You’re Not My Real Mother” Card
All children get mad at their parents—or at least they do if their parents are doing a good job of parenting, which should include saying “no” on occasion. Some adopted kids have been known to throw down the “You’re Not My REAL Mom” card on occasion. From...
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