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Home / Andrea

Olivia is One: Life after placement

July 6, 2017 by Andrea

A birth mother sits outside with her back to the camera as she reflects on the sorrow and joy she's experienced in the last year.

I am behind as Olivia is almost 13 months old but I finally feel OK to talk about this milestone without bawling… I was SO SO fortunate to celebrate Olivia’s

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Filed Under: Birth Parent Reflections, Infant Adoption, News

I found a reason for living, found a reason to love again

March 7, 2017 by Andrea

A close up shot of the foot of an infant who was adopted as she is at the doctors office. The rest of her body is visible but blurred in the background.

Today I was blessed with the privilege of going to Olivia’s 4-month doctors appointment! It was an amazing experience. The doctor said she will be a little one, but she

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Filed Under: Birth Parent Reflections, Infant Adoption, News

A Birth Mother’s Experience: The Holidays and Open Adoption

December 24, 2016 by Andrea

A birth mother holds her daughter in front of the Christmas tree.

The holiday time is finally upon us and I’m excited/dreading it. Last year was so different for me. I was pregnant and seemingly alone. I had very little support once

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Filed Under: Birth Parent Reflections, Infant Adoption, News

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