Whatever Wednesday

Each Wednesday we post links from the previous week that touch on special needs adoption. Our hope is that these small snapshots provide you with a glimpse of life after adopting through China's waiting child program... both the long-term blessings and the challenges that come with parenting a child with special needs. We also hope to raise awareness about a variety of special needs.

Recent Life with Bryson *Edited* -- adoptive momma (China) Sally at Bryson Makes 8!... medical challenges lead to some emotional conversations between mother and son

Words -- adoptive momma (China) Shirlee McCoy at And Then There Were Seven... learning English, Mandarin, sign and nonsense words during the first few months after an older child adoption

Adam's Fourth Birthday -- adoptive momma (Uganda) Janet at Tuininga Treasures... describing the slow attachment process of her son, who was adopted as an older toddler

breathe... breathe... -- adoptive momma (China) Ohilda at A Bouquet of Blessings... sleep studies, treatment possibilities and more for her son Kai

On Attachment and Expectations -- adoptive momma (Guatemala) Courtney at Adoptive Parenting Blog... on the attachment process between a mother and child