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.

not so well-rounded -- adoptive (foster care; waiting to adopt from Haiti) and bio momma Kristen at rage against the minivan... about her daughter's plagiocephaly

Laser Treatment -- adoptive momma (China) Monica at Journey With Reese... detailing her daughter's eleventh laser treatment on her face and third laser treatment on her leg for birthmarks (port-wine stains)

Birthday Realities -- adoptive momma (China) Nicole at The Baker Sweets... looking back at the time of adoption and first few months home, a momma realizes her son's dire need for more support than the orphanage could provide

The Spina Bifida Clinic -- adoptive momma (Russia, Siberia and Ukraine) Christine at Smiles & Trials... a synopsis of their recent visit to the spina bifida clinic

what it isn't -- adoptive momma (China) Stefanie at Ni Hao Y'all... celebrating the results of some tests, even though they still don't know the cause of their son's failure to thrive diagnosis

Great News for Families Adopting HIV+ Children -- adoptive momma (Ethiopia) Lisa at A Bushel and a Peck... President Obama just announced the end of the 22 year ban on travel for HIV+ people wanting to enter the United States

Healing a Tiny Broken Heart -- adoptive momma (China) Karin at Our Treasures from Afar... the story of their daughter's heart surgery, in Singapore, before they adopted her

Say Ahhhhh -- momma to a child with special needs Deborah at the group blog 5 Minutes for Special Needs... rules to live by when dealing with medical treatments for a child with special needs