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.

laugh or cry -- adoptive momma (China) mama d at the life that is waiting... having a laugh-cry at the dentist while contemplating the amount of dentistry and orthodontia that awaits

First English Words -- adoptive momma (China) snapshot at Somebody Needs a Nap... describing her daughter's language transition, after just a few months home and adopted at age 2.5

Only 3 months, but it seems like forever -- adoptive momma (China) Heather at Noodles, Tea and a Didi, Please!... an update after three months home

Why *This* Makes Us Better -- adoptive momma (foster adoption) Hartley at Hartley's Life With 3 Boys... how parenting a child with special needs can grow us in ways we never imagined

What do you do when your family refuses to accept your special needs child? -- momma Janis at 5 Minutes for Special Needs... asking for advice on this topic

Favorite Developmental Toys -- adoptive momma (China) Kathy at In The Waiting... a list of her favorite homemade developmental toys

Virtual Twinning -- adoptive momma (China) wife of the Prez at Room For At Least One More... on her virtual twins, about five months apart in age