Like many of the adoptive parents we work with, I suffered infertility and failed pregnancies before looking to adoption as a way to become a parent. After working with so many birth moms and adoptive parents, it’s clear to me that both sides are walking a similar path, yet coming from a different direction.
Read MoreSo many women ask us about open adoption when they contact us. There really is so much to be said regarding openness in an adoption. I will share with you some of my experiences after working with hundreds of birth mothers and adoptive parents.
Read MoreRecently in speaking to birth mother C, she made a statement that really stuck with me. She said, “Marilu, I just want to be heard. I am really specific about my adoption plan and I want everyone involved to really listen to me.”
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