by Linda Rotz | Mar 28, 2022 | adoption wait
So often on Lifetime’s blog, we provide suggestions about what to do during the adoption process. Since there are plenty of opportunities for hitches along the way, we’re going to share three habits to avoid during your adoption wait, as well as things to...
by Linda Rotz | Nov 29, 2021 | adoption wait
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...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Oct 18, 2021 | Adopting a child, adoption wait, Birth mothers
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,...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Nov 17, 2020 | Adopting a child, adoption wait
Marriage is hard work: sometimes it comes naturally, other times not so much. Adoption and infertility treatments can be stressful for your marriage so having a solid foundation is vital. You will soon be moving into another phase of your lives and will be very busy...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jul 13, 2020 | Adoption preparation, adoption wait
During the process of preparing to adopt, your own mental, physical, and emotional needs might get overlooked. So you can be ready to care for your new baby, you’ll need to first care for yourself. Here are eight ways to practice self-care during your adoption...