Adoption Blog
6 Creative Ways You Can Afford Adoption
Trying to afford adoption is a common worry among hopeful parents. There's the home study fee, adoption professional's fees, travel costs, and legal fees. And sometimes birth mother expenses. So what can you do? Here are six creative tips that you can start...
The Truth About 10 Birth Mother Myths
For some who are thinking about adopting a baby, there's one thing holding them back: birth mothers. Just the very mention of the term "birth mother" can strike fear into the hearts of many adoptive-mothers-to-be. They may envision heartless teenagers addicted to...
Adoption Risks and You: How to Be Prepared
Hopeful adoptive parents dream about the day they will bring their new baby home. Videos and images of adoptive parents receiving their baby can make the adoption process seem like a scene in a movie filled with Hollywood magic. Some imagine the day they adopt...
5 Fun Facts About Young Adoptive Couple Matt and Shannon
Before you choose your baby's parents, you can speak with several hopeful adoptive parents. Sometimes, it's nice to just get a bit more info to understand who they are and what they're about. I recently had the opportunity to interview hopeful adoptive parents...
Pregnant and Alone: What to Do When Your Baby’s Father Has Left
"I'm 23 weeks along, and my baby's father wants nothing to do with me and the baby. He told me he'd give me money to get an abortion when he found out I was expecting. Unfortunately, he recently blocked me on everything, so there's no way I can contact him. ...
How to Cope With the Wait During the Holidays
Family get-togethers over the Christmas holidays can be wonderful, but for those in the middle of an adoption wait, these gatherings can be challenging. Well-intentioned family members asking questions like, "Why haven't you adopted yet?" or even, "Where's the baby?"...
What If No One Wants to Adopt My Baby?
Many pregnant women who are thinking about adoption for their baby wonder, “Are babies that are put up for adoption always adopted?” and even "What if no one wants to adopt my baby?" This worry usually comes from confusion about the adoption process. Some women...
How to Stay Encouraged While You Wait: Adoption Story Webinars
Many people feel a spiritual calling to adopt, in addition to their desire to add a child to their family. There are many reasons adoptive parents may be led to begin the adoption process, and behind many of those common reasons, there’s a belief that God has set an...
Financially Stable Adoptive Family for My Baby
With Lifetime, you can make the choices to build a personalized adoption for your baby. We're here to help you every step of the way. One of the most important choices in your adoption plan is going to be picking your baby's adoptive parents. We have hopeful...
How Long Does It Take to Adopt Twins?
"My husband and I have just started researching infant adoption. We'd love to adopt twins! On average, how long does it take to adopt twins through Lifetime Adoption?" Twin adoptions happen from time to time at Lifetime; we might have two to three newborn twin...
When She Wants Adoption and You Don’t
Facing an unplanned pregnancy and thinking about adoption can seem unbelievable to many men. This decision can be just as difficult for the birth father as for the child's mother. Even though agreeing might seem impossible, you both need to put your baby's best...
Finding a Pediatrician for Your Adopted Child
Depending on your adoption preferences, being chosen by a birth mother and then matching up might take awhile. We understand that it can be challenging to suddenly have to sit back and wait, after months of research, paperwork, creating your profile, and getting...
5 Common Reasons Why Women Choose Adoption
When you're facing an unexpected pregnancy and thinking about adoption for your baby, you may feel nervous about the thought of becoming a mother. And if you have a lot of questions going through your mind, you are not alone. One of your questions might be, "What are...
The Truth About Being Picked by a Birth Mother
Amanda perched on her stool at the café, with her laptop and a cup of cappuccino nearby. She grabbed for her phone and began to browse through her adoption agency's website, something that she did every day during her lunch break. As she navigated the site, Amanda...
5 Fun Facts About Young Adoptive Couple Eric and Megan
I recently had the opportunity to interview hopeful adoptive parents Eric and Megan from Oregon. Before you choose your baby's parents, you can speak with several hopeful adoptive parents. Sometimes, it's nice to just get a bit more info to understand who they...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much?
Once you've told people about your plan to adopt, you may get asked, "Why does adoption cost so much money?" People who ask questions like this might pose it negatively, maybe even adding, "Babies who need a home should be free!" So how do you answer prying questions...
What Is a Post Adoption Contact Agreement?
As you move through your adoption plan, you'll work together with the adoptive family you've chosen to create what's called a Post Adoption Contract Agreement. This agreement states exactly what type of contact you will maintain with the adoptive family and your child...
Can My Parents Make Me Get an Abortion?
"I'm 17 and have been dating my boyfriend for 2 months. Last week, we found out that I'm pregnant. He said he'd drop out of school and go full-time at his job so that we can raise this baby together, but I'm not sure I'm ready to be a mom yet. I just told my parents...
The #1 Mistake That Will Destroy Your Adoption
The domestic adoption process can be complex. If you want to avoid delays and potential issues, it's vital to be aware of a common mistake that many people make when trying to adopt. Waiting to be chosen by a birth mother can be agonizing, so when you get that...
5 Fun Facts About Christian Adoptive Couple Buck and Veronique
I recently had the opportunity to interview hopeful adoptive parents Buck and Veronique from Montana. Before you make a decision about your baby’s parents, you can speak with several hopeful adoptive parents. Sometimes, it’s nice to just get a bit more info to...