Baggage that Goes with Mine

Check out this blog by a former female marine, who has adopted from foster care: Baggage that Goes with Mine.

A Unique Kind of "Adoption Blog"

Jenna is a "first mom" who made an adoption plan for her firstborn. It is an open adoption story. You can find her story at The Chronicles of Munchkinland.

She also, in a less personal manner. talks about the birthparent experience at at this birth parent/first parents blog.

Finally, she says that we can't leave out Afrindie Mum: Adoption Induced Insanity.

Adopting from Korea - Mom Blog & Rant

Check out what Roberta has to say in her blog about adopting from Korea.

International Blog Stories

International Adoption Stories: Adoption and International Adoption information and personal stories.

Mary, Mom of 8, 4 from Korea and Ethiopia

Learn about her life in Owl Haven and learn more about Ethiopian adoption at Ethiopian Adoption.

Welcome to Donna

Donna introduces herself this way:

I am the adoptive mother of Christopher (24). Jenna (21). Sam(15) and Mack (14). Mack is actually my stepson who my husband and his ex-wife adopted at birth. Christopher and Jenna are now on their own - of course, they are never really on their own :). My ex-husband and I adopted Sam when he was six years old. After his adoption we received diagnoses of CAPD, SID, LD. mood disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. Later we received the diagnosis of FASD to which all of the others are secondary. Mack had a diagnosis of ADHD when I married his dad. Since then he has received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, ODD, and possible RAD. I suspect FASD and recently found the paperwork from the interview with the birthmother that the social worker did for adoption. The birthmother admits to drinking during the first trimester and the note at the bottom indicates that she is alcohol and drug dependent and was in treatment at age 15. So, I am on a mission to get the correct diagnosis.

I would like to be a part of this blog to share adoption experiences and other daily adventures with others in the adoption world. You can read about her life at The Second Time Around.

Adoptive Mom to Two Kids with FAS

Stefany writes this in her blog profile:

I am a mom to four wonderful children. My oldest girls are 18 and 21 years old. My two "babies" are adopted through foster care and are both eight years old. They both have fetal alcohol syndrome and other disablities. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 21 years. My family keep me busy........never a dull moment here! I enjoy my work with NOFAS CT. My blog shares our ups and downs and a view into our family life!

You can read all about it at My Daily Reflections.

Mom to 32

Sharon tells of her family life in Mega Family Living.

Single Adoptive Mom of 6 Boys

Jennifer tells about their crazy life in her blog The Brothers Gwin.

This Woman's Work

In her about me section, the author of This Woman's Work writes;

I have two kids and a delightfully odd husband, Brett. My children are Noah (born to us in 1997) and Madison (born to her first mom, Jessica, in 2004 and brought to our family through a domestic, open adoption). They are my inspiration and also the reason I don’t get more done around here. Pre-Noah, I had a couple of miscarriages and pre-Madison I had a whole lot of miscarriages. My fertility challenges and our adoption story inspire a lot of my writing.

She is joining us at Adoption Blog Central.

Adoptive and Foster Parent of One Shares Blog

Michelle joined us today. She has also posted on the Adoption Think Tank this week.

Mom of Ten Shares Blog

Beth, mom of ten (8 by birth, 2 by adoption) shares her life with us in her blog The Pan Clan.

Pre-adptive Parent's Blog

Remember what it was like BEFORE you were matched? Maerlowe shares her daily wait with us in her blog Spotted Dog Turn.

Welcome, Angie

Angie tells about life with four adopted kids, some with FASD, on All in a Day.

Adding Another Blog

Linda is letting us add her blog, though she says it isn’t always adoption related.

First International Adoption Blog Added

Shannon is adopting from China and has asked that her blog be added to the list.

Another Resource

Laura Christianson has several great resources to share. Her website has links to many adoption related issues, including her blog . She also has a Christian Adoption Blog. She has lots of resources on this site, including many book reviews.

North of Reality

Paula, mom of 23, tells their stories at North of Reality.

Question

If you would like to email me with your response to this questoin, it can go in a blog entry. Or you can just comment.

What one blog has helped you the most in your adoption journey?

And Another

Cindy, who has adopted more kids than anyone else I know personally, tells all about it in Big Momma Hollers.

And a Few More

Beth, whose family fosters GLBT teens, shares candidly in her blog Thoughts from a Fostering Family

Kari, with a unique perspective on Fetal Alchohol Syndrome, shares much insight in her blog Thoughts Preserved.

And finally, adoptive parent Mary, shares her thoughts on adoptive parenting in No Place Like Home.

Another Blog

Fost-adopt mom, “Queenbee” tells about her life with Toolman (her husband) Speedy and Princess (two little guys they have in a fost-adopt placement in My Ebenezer.

First Blog Added by Request

Navigating the Maze: Foster Parenting and Life is the first blog that has requested their addition to adoption blog central. Foster Emma and Foster Abba share their story of fostering transparently.

First Blog's Gotta be My Own

If I didn't add my own blog first, where would I put it in the list?

To learn about life with 10 kids, most with special needs, adopted both from foster care and a Guatemalan orphanage, visit Never a Dull Moment.

Welcome!

Ever wanted to go to a place where you could find lots of adoption blogs all in one spot? Welcome to Adoption Blog Central. Not only will we list our blogs but refer to significant blog post, recommend blogs, refer others, and build a community of bloggers whose passions include adoption, foster care, and sharing our lives with each other through blogging.

Email me if you'd like your blog included!