Adoption Blogs We Love!

If you're looking for a good read online, try one of these intriguing personal adoption stories. They represent every facet of the subject, from birthmothers to parents adopting older children.

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Domestic Adoption Blogs

• Chookooloonks
  Perhaps one of the best adoption blogs out there, photographer Karen Walrond's gorgeous images complement the stories of life from her native Trinidad and current home in Texas after adopting a baby in the U.S.
• Chronicles of Mommyhood
  Follow the daily life of mom Sylvie and her son, Gavin.
• Afrindie Mum
  A failed adoption from India led this mother to domestic adoption--and to a gorgeous multiracial daughter. In the process of a second adoption, her blog hasn't been updated in a few months, but we look forward to reading about her growing family soon.
• Peter's Cross Station
  A lesbian couple shares the story of their transracial adoptions and life with their two daughters.
• I Say C'Est La Vie
  See things from a birthmother's perspective at this blog, as one woman shares her experience with the open adoption of her son.
• Heidi's Hotline
  An eloquently written journal by the adoptive mother of two children who were adopted from foster care.
• Cigarettes and Coffee
  A birthmother shares the details of her life, her decision to make an adoption plan, and her experience in an open adoption.
• One More Cup of Coffee
  This blog features a father's perspectives on adoption, dealing with special needs (their son had clubfoot) and parenting--among other topics.
• This Woman's Work
  The adoptive mother of a multiracial child writes about being a mother--and about writing.
• Big Momma Hollers
  A chronicle of the daily life of a single mother who has adopted over 30 children, some of whom are considered "troubled."
• Birthmother; Reprise
  The musings of a two-time birthmother in a very open adoption situation.
• Boomerific
  A domestic adoptive mom talks about adoption and life.
• Christina, Downloaded
  A mother who chose to bypass the "will allow special needs" check box on the adoption form writes about raising her adopted son with special needs and her biological son in their multi-racial household.
• And the Rest is History
  This mom's blog started with her domestic, transracial adoption—through the paperwork stage, waiting, matching, ICPC, and placement. Now, she writes about parenting her adopted toddler, and about life in general.
• Ramblings of a Single Dad
  A single adoptive Dad with a teenage son shares stories of fatherhood and life.
• A Whole New World
  A minister shares the rewards and challenges of more than a decade as an adoptive parent.
• What Else Do We Need?
  A stay-at-home mom's reflections on all aspects of raising two boys—from fashion to conversation to parenting strategies.

International Adoption Blogs

Europe

• The Bright Family Page
  A couple writes about their adoption from Russia, and life with their new son.
• Williams Family Ukraine Adoption
A large family adds two more: Sabina and Dennis from the Ukraine. Although the blog has not been active for several months, the archives have a great deal of information about their adoption experience.

• The Daniels Family Web site
  Click on the journal section to read the story of their adoption of their daughter, Katarina, from the Ukraine, and to see their family grow up.
• Adopt Love
  Click on "Tara's Story" for this adoption blog author's personal story of adoption from the Ukraine, and parenting her adopted daughter. 
• Post Kirov Kronicles
  One family shares pictures and stories of raising their sons, both adopted from Kirov, Russia. Plus, check the archives for posts from their adoption journey.
• Uzbek? Ubet
  The hilarious journey of a single woman in the process of adopting a child from Uzbekistan.

Asia

• Double Happiness
  Sweet photos and charming stories on this journal about Gwen and Maddy, adopted from China about a year apart.
• Single Parenthood
  A single woman raising a daughter from India.
• Uterine Wars
  What started as an adventurous adoption story from Kazakhstan has become a mother's blog about raising a daughter with special needs, adopting a second child, and all the things that life sends her way.
• Do They Have Salsa in China?
A charming journal of a couple's adoption from China in 2006 and parenting their twin girls.

• So, It's Come Down to This
  A dad's daily life--including a daughter adopted from China.
• Third Mom
  The adoptive mom of two Korean teens thinks out loud.
• Salome y Cael
  A middle-aged mom shares the journey of becoming parents to her two adopted children
• The Butterfly Princess & Little Miss Ladybug
  An adoptive mother of two girls from China writes about life, and shares pertinent information about adoption.

Africa and Latin America

• The Unmarked Path
  A mom who adopted from Guatemala shares insights as she raises her toddler.
• Tales from the Stirrups
  A chronicle of years of infertility treatments--and life with their adopted son, Dylan, from Guatemala.
• For The Love of Savanna
  A single mother talks about life with Savanna, her "spirited" daughter from Guatemala.
• Bringing Desta Home
  An inspiring site about the journey to adopt an HIV+ teen from Ethiopia. Although not updated recently, the story of this unique adoption is fascinating.
• Bringing Home Kobe
  An adoptive mom tells her story and provides updates as she waits to bring her son home from Haiti.

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