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.

Cardiologist Update -- adoptive parents (China) Aaron and Erica at Praying for You You... more information about the double switch surgery

Our Emma, An Update -- adoptive momma (China) China at There's No Place Like Home!... an update on their daughter, adopted at an older age, who experienced sensory deprivation in the orphanage

When You Have Had Enough -- adoptive momma (domestic) Dorothy at (Sub)Urban Servant... the cost (both practical and emotional) of adopting children with high needs that are not covered by medical insurance

Hot Tears -- adoptive momma (China) Shannon at Throwing Our Arms Wide Open... on waiting for the cardiologist to call with an update

Post-Op -- adoptive momma (China) Joanna B at Waiting for Two... her daughter's condition post-operation

Laser Tomorrow at ACH -- adoptive momma (China) Cheryl D. at Journey With Reese... another laser treatment for her daughter

Post-Referral Panic -- waiting to adopt (China) Jenna at Our Many Colored Days... describing the fears she experienced during the days immediately following their referral acceptance

Waiting Child Adoption Is... -- adoptive momma (China) I Am at I Am What I Do... a list

Surgery #5 -- adoptive momma (China) Sharon at In The Light of Eternity... describing the dreaded p-flap surgery on the eve of the surgery