Is trying to have a baby a healthy goal for your life and marriage, or is it causing anxiety, depression, and other problems? Giving up on your dream of getting pregnant may be a healthy thing to do…but the trick is knowing when it’s time to give up or when it’s time to try different strategies (e.g., [...]
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As a couple coping with infertility, we’re thinking about adopting children instead of proceeding with in vitro fertilization. If you’re like us – riding the infertility roller coaster – you might be interested in what I’m learning about successful adoptions. These tips will help to prepare you to be an adoptive parent! “Because I’ve traveled the world [...] Here’s a list of benefits and drawbacks of adopting a child. As a couple coping with infertility, we’re deciding between adoption and in vitro fertilization (IVF) – and my list of pros and cons might help you with your own decision! “Adoption isn’t about finding children for families…it’s about finding families for children.” – Joyce Maguire [...] Everyone deals with not getting pregnant in different ways. Here, writer and administrator Lori LeRoy shares how she and her husband are coping with years of infertility. They’re a couple who focus on finding humor, researching unusual infertility stories, and writing about their struggles with getting pregnant. Lori shares about her book, whether she’s considering adopting, and her [...] This information for prospective foster parents is based on a Q & A with foster dad, adoptive father, and biological father Roger Thompson. He explains how foster parenting works in his family of twelve! His wife, Kate, is the author of Is Eight Enough? (God Knows, But He Ain’t Telling). “The need for foster parents is huge,” says Thompson. “But if more people opened their [...] Dealing with the stress of infertility is different for everyone; here are four ways women can cope with infertility. Perhaps you’ll find inspiration and hope here – you’ll certainly find a healthy dose of possibilities after infertility! First, a quip about not stressing about infertility: “Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all [...] Research shows that parents treat their adopted children differently than biological parents do, in numerous ways. Their parenting styles, methods of discipline, and even mealtimes are different. If you’re thinking about adoption, read The Benefits and Drawbacks of Adopting a Child. And, check out this cute adoption quip: “You suddenly have twice as many people to blame for [...] |
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