Tag Archives: adoption

how many did you say?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by rachel

So…there is a group of five children that need a home. Yes, they are legally free for adoption. Yes, that would make our total kid count 12. Yes, we will still pursue having a baby. (Hello, frozen embryos!) And…Yes, we … Continue reading →

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why IVF…why now?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by rachel

After all this time? With all the children who need homes, why are we going back to square one? Why are we spending money on a procedure that we shunned six years ago; a procedure that only has a 40% … Continue reading →

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adopting out of foster care???

Posted on January 19, 2012 by rachel

I received an email chock full of great question about adopting out of foster care. I thought I would post my responses since Adam and I had similar questions when we first switched gears from our Colombian adventure to US … Continue reading →

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adoption decisions

Posted on January 10, 2012 by rachel

I was reading a blog recently where an adoptive mom of eight just announced another adoption of two.  There has been some backlash from her circle of influence. She feels the questioning and finger pointing already beginning. And I take … Continue reading →

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most uncool update ever

Posted on April 12, 2011 by rachel

I don’t have any fun pictures. I don’t have anything very clever to say. I just feel like a big loser (and not in a good way) for not posting for so long. What has happened to me? I would … Continue reading →

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over a month now

Posted on December 7, 2010 by rachel

It is actually approaching six weeks (on Friday) since we picked up the new kiddos. WOW! It kind of feels like business as usual around here now. The exhaustion and emotion subsided long ago. It’s really really good. Working with … Continue reading →

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the mommy way

Posted on November 15, 2010 by rachel

We have had the Littles for over two weeks now. I just posted pictures on the family blog. You cannot see the new kids’ faces, but you can at least get an idea of how awesome they are. :) We … Continue reading →

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day seven update

Posted on November 4, 2010 by rachel

Our initial growing pains seem to be subsiding. Thank goodness. I haven’t cried since Monday…that’s a very good sign. I know we will have more in the future, but the new children are blending into our routines very well–better than … Continue reading →

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day two update

Posted on October 30, 2010 by rachel

Better than expected! Only two meltdowns so far (from the same child). Since we have done this before we are hoping the honeymoon phase is over quickly so that we can get down to business, and move on. :) CLOTHES … Continue reading →

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checking it all off

Posted on October 27, 2010 by rachel

A big thank you to my sister and friends for rallying today. 1. Girls’ bedroom–check 2. Boys’ bedroom–check 3. Costumes–almost check…need to buy one costume 4. Boys’ clothes–check…realizing that I don’t have as many size XS as I thought Beds … Continue reading →

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