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A question I am often asked is what sort of gift or token is appropriate to give to an expectant/birth parent when meeting for the first time or when saying a physical goodbye at the time of placement. Its such an emotional moment, such an important moment, and how on earth do you contain that […]
We had the pleasure of working with these two men as one pursued the adult adoption of the other. Their bond was obvious from the beginning and it brings us such joy to see this update four years later. Adult adoption is a beautiful option that gives legality and permanency to meaningful relationships. This is […]
Here at Thompson Dove, we’ve been fortunate to witness many, many adoption situations advance beautifully and smoothly. One complicated aspect of adoption is that it brings together a handful of complete strangers – often in painful or vulnerable seasons of life – and asks them to commit to moving forward in a forever kind of way. Sometimes this pans out easily, but often each party’s expectations and hopes will be unmet throughout each season.
I will never forget the day I got the call from Lauren, our case worker within the Law firm. Just by chance, we had been emailing back and forth regarding something about our home study so when I saw the South Carolina area code on my cell phone, I didn’t for a second think I […]
We asked adoptive mom, Kim, to share the moment when she become a mother. The day I became a mother was so special, but before I dive into that, allow me to share with you the events that led up to the day I met my daughter. The wait for our child seemed like an […]
We reached out to several adoptive mothers who have worked with our firm and asked if they’d like to share a letter for their children’s birthmothers in honor of Birth Mother’s Day on May 9th. Today we’re sharing Jessica’s. To my Children’s Birth Mothers, For years I genuinely dreaded Mother’s Day. Infertility and eventually miscarriages […]
1. How do you define the moment when you first became a mother? Many moments stand out for me when I think about our adoption journeys. First, making the decision to choose adoption and sharing the plan with our family and friends. Secondly, starting the ‘work’: meeting with our social worker, reading the literature, and connecting […]
I was a single mother with three kids, and found myself pregnant, and the father wanted no part of the baby and myself. Which at the time was heartbreaking, but now looking back was the biggest lesson and blessing I have ever learned. I am not the same afterwards, but it’s all in a good […]
With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s time to start thinking about your loved ones and showing them how much they mean to you. While Valentine’s Day is often reserved for romantic significant others, it’s important to let all of your loved ones know how much you love and care for them on this holiday. For […]
Open adoptions are becoming increasingly common, and it’s a wonderful trend in the adoption community. However, navigating relationships between adoptive and birth parents in open adoptions can be a bit tricky. On both sides, no one wants to come on too strong, but no one wants to come off as indifferent or uncaring either. As […]