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.

Looking Fear in the Eyes -- adoptive momma (China) Cheri at Love & Laughter Enrich the Soul... on the fear her daughter feels during medical and dental visits

Our LITTLE Lizzie and It was a Long Day! -- adoptive momma (China) Annie at Cornbread & Chopsticks... a day of STEM testing to determine whether her daughter's body is making enough growth hormone

Changes in Attitude -- adoptive momma (foster) Hartley at Hartley's Life With 3 Boys... unsolicited advice for moms parenting little ones with special needs - because she cares

A Day on the Long and Winding Road -- adoptive momma (China) Robin at Dreaming of Tea for Three... a snapshot of her daughter's days in therapy to improve the use of her hand

Last Casts -- a volunteer at An Orphan's Wish... a child with club foot receives her last casts

Two days, two specialists -- adoptive momma (China) Kristi at Fireworks & Fireflies... a visit to the dermatologist and a second visit to the ophthalmologist

Punched in the Gut -- adoptive momma (China) Amy at Finally a Family of Five... hearing the word syndrome... again

Speech Update -- adoptive momma (China) Kathy at Changed By Love... an update on her daughter's speech progress since receiving her hearing aids several months ago