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There are so many good ones out there, but these are some of the best. Please let me know via my contact page of any other blogs you think are beyond the average and reaching towards great.
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General Adoption Blogs
- Adoption Toolbox- Mom who adopted from China whose kids are now teens. Writes about general adoptive parenting, being an “older” mom, parenting adopted teens/tweens.
- Extraordinary Moms Network- This faith-based group provides support, love, encouragement and guidance for adoptive mothers and foster moms, mothers of special needs children, and all women who invest their lives in other people’s children.
- Land of Gazillion Adoptees- Highlighting the expertise, accomplishments, programs, projects, and stories adoptees. It aims to be “adoptee-centric” by: challenging the adoption status quo; challenging the traditional adoption narrative; challenging adoptees; and being challenged by all.
- Stirrup Queen's Mega Blog List- This is the mother of all blogrolls. Every blog on infertility and adoption ever created, or just about, is listed on this magnificent collection of blogs. The blogroll is actually searchable, which is wonderful.
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Domestic Adoption Blogs
- Lavender Luz- Lori is the mom of two through open domestic adoption. She is very active in the open adoption blogging community and is a terrific and frequent blogger. She is also the author of the wonderful book The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption.
- Journey to Baby "M"- Blog of a couple who recently adopted a girl through domestic infant adoption, and are in the process of trying to adopt a second child.
- Improv Mom- Mother to a girl through open domestic adoption. Blogs about adoptive parenting and navigating open adoption.
- Ladoption- This blog is written by a couple in the process of private domestic adoption. Religious.
- Scared to be Happy, Happy to be Scared- Written by a couple in the process of adoption their first child through open domestic adoption.
- Life from Here: Musings from the Edge- Older mother of two, one through open domestic adoption. Talks about parenting after infertility.
- ChildDrenched- Older mother who adopted a girl through closed domestic adoption after having two boys biologically.
- Fertility Chick- Witty look at PCOS and severe male factor infertility. Adopted two girls through domestic adoption.
- Open Adoption Bloggers- Group of writers on all sides of open adoption.
- Production Not Reproduction- Mom to two through domestic open adoption. She is also a huge advocate and educational resource for open adoption. Her site is a great source for all types of information.
- Write Mind Open Heart- A wonderful blog about the realities of an open domestic adoption. I like this lady and her approach to life and parenting.
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International Adoption Blogs
Africa Adoption Blogs
- Congo Adoption
- Word from the Wallaces- Family adopting from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also foster parents to two kids and bio parents to two young kids. She's a good writer and a prolific blogger. She also blogs about her faith and what God is doing in her life through adoption.
- Millions of Miles- Adopted a child from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and are beginning the process of becoming foster parents.
- Ethiopian Adoption
- Three Little Birds- Single mother of two- one biological, and one adopted from Ethiopia. Discusses the ethics of international adoption, as well as adoptive parenting.
- ...Rooted in Love- Family of seven, two of which are deaf and adopted from Ethiopia. Jillian (the mother) is a freelance American Sign Language(ASL) Interpreter.
- Adventuring Through Life- Mom of ten. Ethiopian adoption times five (including older child adoption) and currently a domestic special needs adoption. Religious.
- Agnostic Adoption- Non-religious couple who recently adopted two boys from Ethiopia.
- Bushel and a Peck- Her first adoption was Ethiopia and her second was China. She's real, raw, and so honest about the ups and downs of adoption, of motherhood, of walking with Jesus. Just really good stuff, consistently.
- Creating Our Joy- Single mom of two girls. One adopted from Ethiopia and one from Guatemala. Very real, open, and honest about the ups and downs of adoption.
- Ethiopian Tripletland- White family parenting triplet toddler boys adopted as infants from Ethiopia. She doesn't post frequently (guess she has her hands full!) but it's fun to read about life with triplet sons.
- Finding Aster- One woman’s journey to motherhood via international adoption
- I Am Not the Babysitter- Young mother who adopted her second child from Ethiopia.
- My Fascinating Life- Adopted infant twins- now toddlers.
- Out of Africa- Family with two biological children who recently brought home a third from Ethiopia. Religious. Good look at the adoption process from the beginning.
- Straight Magic- Bi-racial family. Adopted 2 sisters from Ethiopia. Great blog with lots of cultural infomation from cooking to African hair.
- The Eyes of My Eyes Are Opened- Some people become parents overnight. For some people, it takes just a bit longer. Adopted siblings from Ethiopia.
- The Wayfarer- Ethiopia Adoption Resource Blog
- Ugandan Adoption
- The Farmer's Wife Tells All- Mother of four, two of which were adopted from Uganda. Writes about attachment, raising a child with HIV, and the adoption process.
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North/South America Adoption Blogs
- Colombia Adoption
- Guatemala Adoption
- Creating Our Joy- Single mom of two girls. One adopted from Ethiopia and one from Guatemala. Very real, open, and honest about the ups and downs of adoption.
- Haiti Adoption
- Everyday Miracles- This wonderfully written blog talks about adoption and especially about black hair care.
- Home: A Soft Place to Fall- Family with nine kids- two biological, one domestic adoption, five adopted from Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, and a Ukranian foster child.
- Never a Dull Moment- Family of five, with twin boys adopted from Haiti.
- Rage Against the Minivan- I love this blog! This is the type of lady I'd love to be friends with. Visiting her blog is like chatting with a friend. She has four childen- two of which were adopted from Haiti.
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Asia Adoption Blogs
- China Adoption
- Adoption Talk- This blog does a wonderful job of incorporating excepts from many different blogs on adoption. She is insightful and intuitive. Her kids are in middle childhood so she's got some experience under her belt.
- Bushel and a Peck- Her first adoption was Ethiopia and her second was China. She's real, raw, and so honest about the ups and downs of adoption, of motherhood, of walking with Jesus. Just really good stuff, consistently.
- Our Little Tongginator- I love her writing style: sharp, witty, and real. She's someone who would be fun to share a coffee with and chat. She writes about life, but also frequently about adoption.
- The Gang's All Here- Great blog, good writing, interesting topics. Family with bio kids and daughter adopted from China.
- Kazakhstan Adoption
- Kaz Adoption Blogs- This is the place to go to find great blogs about adopting from Kazakhstan. Includes blogs about every step in the process.
- Korea Adoption
- Russia Adoption
- Morafamily- Family with a child adopted from Russia in 2012, and currently in the process of private domestic adoption. Blogs about adoption education, as well as the issues that arise from being a military family.
- Adventures with Angelina- Family adopted a one year old girl from St. Petersburg in 2011. I love the spirit of this blogging mom.
- Cooper’s Journey to Russia- Family adopted a toddler boy from Russia in 2010. He’s one cute kid!
- For Ever, For Always, No Matter What- Family with six adopted children, the two oldest adopted from Russia as infants and now elementary school aged. The other kids are from South Korea and the Caribbean. I particularly wanted to include a blog from someone that posts regularly but has older children.
- Life with these Children of Mine- I love this well written, frequently updated blog by a mom of two boys adopted from Russia. In 2012, one son is a toddler and one just began school; both boys were adopted as babies.
- Our Adoption Journey- Family who recently adopted a one year old son from Russia.
- Taiwan Adoption
- Taiwan Adoptions- If you are interested in adopting from Taiwan, this is the blog for you. Everything you could possibly want to know, plus some, is at this site.
- The Burden of Thought- 2nd generation Tiawanese-American who adopted from Taiwan. Blog is now inactive, but has has some good content about adoption in Taiwan.
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Europe Adoption Blogs
- Ukraine Adoption
- The Accidental Mommy- Funny and irreverent. Has a bio daughter and daughter adopted from a disruption in the Ukraine.
- Minich Family Blog- Have eight children, one adopted from disruption, and several more adopted from the Ukraine and through foster care.
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Foster Care Adoption Blogs
- Paper Cuts- This woman writes about coping with her infertilty (she was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure), and her journey through foster care adoption.
- What Makes a Family: The Amara Blog- Blog by Amara Adoption Agency and their families about adopting from foster care and parenting children with histories of trauma and neglect.
- Adoption Adventures- Blog of a mother with infertility who is in the process of adopting a teenage son through foster care adoption.
- Word from the Wallaces- Family adopting from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also foster parents to two kids and bio parents to two young kids. She's a good writer and a prolific blogger. She also blogs about her faith and what God is doing in her life through adoption.
- Blogging for Baby Shayla- Mom of three by adoption from US foster care and China
- Millions of Miles- Adopted a child from the Democratic Republic of Congo, and are beginning the process of becoming foster parents.
- Minich Family Blog- Have eight children, one adopted from disruption, and several more adopted from the Ukraine and through foster care.
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Special Need Adoption Blogs
- Finding Our Daughter- Parent of nine- 3 biological, 5 from Ukraine, and 1 from Bulgaria- 3 of which have special needs. Blogs about adoptive parenting and special needs adoption. Religious.
- Brownswissmomma- Mother to 10 children- 1 stepchild, 5 biological, and 4 adopted domestically with special needs (mostly stemming from drug use during pregnancy). Religious.
- Ordinary Days- This mother has two 2 biological children (one with special needs), and one child adopted domestically that has cerebral palsy and sensory issues. Blogs about special needs and transracial adoption.
- Adventuring Through Life- Mom of ten. Ethiopian adoption times five (including older child adoption) and currently a domestic special needs adoption. Religious.
- No Greater Joy Mom- This family has adopted 2 SN girls from China (8 year old w/ extreme delays and Hep B + preschooler) and 2 girls w/ Down syndrome from Ukraine. She writes with passion.
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Transracial Adoption Blogs
- A Birth Project: Transracial Adoption from one black girl’s perspective - A blog by an adult transracial adoptee (black child, white family) makes for interesting and informative reading. Lisa Marie, the blogger, blogs about her experience as a child and as an adult.
- Adoption Creates Families- Mother of five transracial children adopted domestically.
- Afrik Advantage- Robyn Afrik is an adult Korean adoptee who blogs about transracial adoption issues.
- Beyond Two Worlds- An adult Taiwanese adoptee in reunion with her birth family who blogs about transracial adoption.
- The Chittister Family- Parents to two children through domestic infant adoption. The blog about transracial adoption issues, as well as the adoption process
- Chocolate Hair, Vanilla Care- This is a blog for parent unfamiliar with black hair care. It includes styling and care tips.
- Diary of a Not-So-Angry Asian Adoptee-Adult Korean adoptee, mom and mother of 2 biracial (Korean/Latino) boys. This lady can write! She presents the information w/out the stridency so often found in the online adult adoptee blogger, making it easy to really hear the message.
- Don't We Look Alike- This blog is written from two perspective: adoptive moms and transracial adult adoptees. There is a mix of personal experiences and general information about adoption
- Harlow's Monkey- A blog by a woman who was adopted from South Korea. You may disagree with some of what she writes, but she raises points worth thinking about for those of us who have formed our family through transracial adoption.
- John Raible Online- A biracial adoptee and an adoptive dad, John Raible is an educator on transracial adoption.
- Land of Gazillion Adoptees- Highlighting the expertise, accomplishments, programs, projects, and stories adoptees. It aims to be “adoptee-centric” by: challenging the adoption status quo; challenging the traditional adoption narrative; challenging adoptees; and being challenged by all.
- Love Isn’t Enough- A blog about parenting and race. There is a great thread titled "Is my wife making too much of our adopted child’s race?".
- My Mind On Paper- Black man adopted by white parents in the late 1960s. Author of Growing Up Black in White. Darn good writer. He was a guest on our April 7, 2010 radio show as part of a panel of adult transracial adoptees.
- Open Adoption Bloggers- Group of writers on all sides of open adoption.
- Parents of Color Seek Newborn to Adopt- Written by an interracial couple (black and Mexican) in the process of adopting a child from foster care.
- Racilicious- A blog about race and culture that often touches on issues facing transracial adoptees.
- Rage Against the Minivan- I love this blog! This is the type of lady I'd love to be friends with. Visiting her blog is like chatting with a friend. She has four children- two of which were adopted from Haiti.
- The Blended Life- Mother of a blended family through foster care and international adoption discussing race and adoption.
- This Adopted Life- Written by an adult transracial adoptee who is now an adoption social worker, which gives her an unique perspective on transracial adoption.
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Single Parent Through Adoption Blogs
- Single Infertile Female- Woman in the process of adopting a child after two failed fertility treatments.
- Creating Our Joy- Single mom of two girls. One adopted from Ethiopia and one from Guatemala. Very real, open, and honest about the ups and downs of adoption.
- Little Did I Know Single mother of three through foster care adoption who blogs about motherhood and faith. Looking to adopt a fourth child from Haiti.
- Mama C and the Boys- Single mother of two- one via domestic open adoption, and one from donor sperm. Blogs on transracial adoption, and multiracial families
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Birth Mother Blogs
- Blessings in Disguise- Written by an articulate first mom who placed her infant daughter in an open adoption in Fall 2010. I love her voice.
- A Birth Mother Voice- So often the first mothers who choose to blog regret their choice. While sad for the circumstances that resulted in placing her children, this blogger sees it as the best decision for all.
- A Birth Mother's Love- This blog is written by a first mom who placed her son in 2004 when she was 18. She doesn’t post often, but her posts are full of insight. She is now a social worker and counselor. She describes the adoption as semi-open. She has a section on her blog titled "Ask a Birth Mother."
- Amstel Life- Birth mother in an open adoption who has a great relationship with the adoptive family.
- Birth Mother Baskets- This blog is written by a first mom who placed 11 years ago and is now happily married and the mother of three more kids. She started a nonprofit called Birthmother Baskets to give a basket of goodies and love to new moms who’ve placed their child for adoption.
- Birth Mother/ First Mother Forum- Written by a fascinating insightful woman. A place where first/birth/natural/real mothers share news and opinions. And vent.
- Birthmother's Love- First mom who placed her child in an open adoption that seems to be working well.
- From Another Mother- Story of an adopted birth mom.
- Monika's Musings- I especially like this blog by first mom Monika. Although she has a positive relationship with her daughter and her adoptive parents and is not “anti-adoption”, she takes a very clear-eyed approach to the strength and weaknesses of adoption as we practice it.
- Musings of the Lame- Written by a first mom who is in reunion with her 20 something son. I have linked to her posts about her search and reunion with her son. I think she raises some interesting points that adoptive parents need to hear.
- Not Quite Juno- Wow, this is one great blog. She placed her daughter in 2008 in a closed adoption, which she would now like to open. Her story is a bit different. She was and is married to the child's father and has 3 other children. They were in dire financial straights at the time.
- O Momma Writes- First mom to a school aged daughter and parenting a second child born a few years after the adoption. In a positive open adoption relationship.
- The Six Year Itch- This popular mommy blogger writes about many topics including placing her daughter for adoption. She’s a terrific writer and her voice shines. She placed her daughter 16 years ago, so you can see the thoughts of someone who has been on this road for a while.
- Writing My Wrongs- Written by Suz, a First Mom who placed her child in 1986. I like this lady. She's someone I'd enjoy talking with over a cup of cofee or glass of wine. She's angry about her decision to adopt; she feels betrayed by any number of people, and she writes about it well.
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Birth Father Blogs
- Baby Darling: Thoughts of a Birth Father- Birth father blog with posts from the pregnancy and shortly after placement. Although he no longer posts, he captures his experience surrounding the birth and placement beautifully.
- Birth-fathers Recognized- Seems to be a beginning effort to create a place for birth fathers to share. Not very active now.
- Murphy’s Law- Blog started by a man in his 30s when he found out he has a son that was placed for adoption when he was younger. Interesting perspective that we seldom hear about.
- Northern Lights- Blog by man, now married and the father of 3, who is in reunion with his young adult daughter that he placed for adoption when he was 19. He doesn’t blog about adoption all the time, but when he does, he offers a unique perspective on how reunion affects the whole family..
- Statistically Impossible- Birthfather blog. Thoughtful. Provocative. I love it.
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Adult Adoptee Blogs
- Jane's Blog- Jane is an adult adoptee brought to the US from Korea. She reunited with her birth family as a teenager, and now lives in Korea.
- Neither Here Nor There- Adult adoptee whose birth mom died of cancer before they were able to reconnect. She is now in reunion with her birth family.
- Adoption Echos- Writen by an adult Korean adoptee who is also a therapist specializing in adoption issues. I love her voice.
- Adoption of Jane- Ugandan adoptee raised in a transracial family.
- Chopsticks Not Included- Reflections of a twentysomething Korean adoptee on race, culture and identity. Well written and thoughtful.
- Diary of a Not-So-Angry Asian Adoptee- Adult Korean adoptee, mom and mother of 2 biracial (Korean/Latino) boys. This lady can write! She presents the information w/out the stridency so often found in the online adult adoptee blogger, making it easy to really hear the message.
- Exile of Xingnan- Woman adopted from Taiwan at 1 yr. old. She is now in reunion with her Taiwanese family and currently living in Taiwan to learn the language and culture and is hoping to get to know her family. Darn good writer.
- It is what it is (or is it)?- Adopted adult and biological mother who stuggled with IF and used embryo adoption for her second child.
- Lost Daughters- Female adult adoptees (some reunited with biological family) talk about adoption issues.
- My Mind on Paper- Black man adopted by white parents in the late 1960s. Author of Growing Up Black in White. Darn good writer.
- Neither Here Nor There- Adult adoptee reunited with biological family fo two decades.
- The Adopted Ones- Adoptees from the Baby Scoop Era dealing with health issues.
- Yoon's Blur- A 30 something Korean adoptee that is in reunion with both her Korean mother and father. She has a good finger on the pulse of her emotions and life and she shares it with us. Blog is now inactive, but has some good content.
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Adult Adoptees Who Are Now Adoptive Parents Blogs
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Embryo Donation/Adoption Blogs
Our list of Embryo Donation/Adoption blogs is here.
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