Single Mother Adoption

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This is for all single moms who have adopted, whether domestically or internationally.

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Latest Activity: Jul 16

Started by Joyce vee dee. Last reply by Leslie Jul 16.

Started by Stefanie. Last reply by Kerri Feb 13.

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Comment by Sharon Beth Brani on February 11, 2010 at 10:23am: Sounds great Tina. I review books on my website at www.heartprintsadoption.com. If you are interested contact me through my website.

Comment by Tina L.Christiansen on February 11, 2010 at 10:10am: Hi! My name is Tina L. Christiansen, I'm an single adoptive mother of a little girl I adopted from china 3 1/2 years ago. Maya just turned 4 on Jan. 1st, she is a true blessing from God. I had started the process to adopt my second child in 2008 from Vietnam, my paperwork was about to go over when the country closed adoption to americans. It was a difficult time but I truly believe that the right child is out there for the right family.

I'm also the author of Maya's Journey Home and the President of Suitemates Publishing Company (a small independent publishing company. Maya's Journey Home is a story of Maya, a panda bear living in an orphanage in China. She, along with her best friend, Elsa, learn about mommies and daddies. They both hope to be a part of a family someday. Will that day ever come for them? Then, all different kinds of bears come to take baby pandas home. Maya sees that love and families come in all different packages. This book is
beautifully illustrated in watercolor paintings that give the story special meaning. This book will not only appeal to children adopted from China but with all children because it is about love.

Looking forward to learning more about this group.

Comment by Ola Zuri on February 7, 2010 at 12:09am: What a fabulous way to start out the New Year - another great book review!! Check out the link below: http://www.examiner.com/x-20410-Rochester-Adoptive-Families-Examiner~y2010m2d4-Adoption-Book-Review-Why-Cant-You-Look-Like-Me#

Comment by Ola Zuri on February 7, 2010 at 12:04am: My name is Ola Zuri and I would like to introduce you to a new children’s book series that will help to solve a problem. Recently published, Where Do I Belong?, is the second book in the series with topics relating to transracial adoption, foster care, racism, fitting in, questions about family, racial identity, and most of all, self esteem and self confidence. The inspiration for these stories has stemmed from my own personal experiences as a transracial adoptee and the various areas of difficulty that have been discussed with me by other adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents. Check out my blog at www.blackoasisent.blogspot.com

Comment by Beckett Franklin Gray on February 4, 2010 at 10:27am: I have recently published a parenting book for the Chinese adoptive community.

"The Dragon Tribe: A Guide to Parenting in Chinese Adoption" is an education workbook for Chinese adoptive families. It covers the adoptive family wellness topics of historical origin, racial identity, attachment, adoption history, life books, educational scholarships for Asians, books, and documentary film resourcing.

Book: http://tinyurl.com/ykmd39t
Blog: http://www.dragonsisterhood.blogspot.com

Comment by Mary Beth on February 1, 2010 at 11:44am: I'm a birthmom that relinquished my child for adoption and could not become prognant again. I ended up adopting two beautiful little girls from Guatemala. I've come ful circle and I now have a loving relationship with my birth daughter! My journey led me to start a doll company about adopting baby dolls from around the world in hopes that parents would let their child choose a doll and then learn about that dolls heritage ~ thereby embracing another culture other than "our own". The message in it is the heart knows no boudaries and doesn't see color, eye shape, etc.
I'm starting a radio show on adoption in March. If anyone would like to be on the show just let me know!

Comment by Tina Lane on January 24, 2010 at 5:36pm: Congratulations Julie! How wonderful!!

Comment by kate on January 24, 2010 at 6:50am: How exciting Julie! Great news...tell us how it goes!

Comment by Julie Weaver on January 23, 2010 at 7:07pm: I'm matching with a birth mom! I got a call last Thursday from a woman who is expecting a baby boy in March and wants to place with me!

Comment by Amy R on January 8, 2010 at 4:14pm: Not a match! This process sucks! I was selected by the worker from Texas but upon finally (after a month of waiting) receiving additional information my worker and I have determined that we are not a good match for one another. Don't really know what to feel....I have sorta turned feelings off. Anyone have some good news to report? Sure would love to share somebody's happiness.