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Book Review: The Post-Adoption Blues

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The Post-Adoption Blues, subtitled “Concerning the Unforeseen Challenges of Adoption”, is written by a husband and wife team. Dr. John R. Thompson, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist. His wife, Dr. Karen Foli, PhD., is a registered nurse and a medical writer who has written extensively about children with special needs. Together they are the parents of two sons by birth and one daughter by adoption. Their daughter arrived from India at the age of five months. Karen Foli experienced many emotions upon meeting her daughter. These included some emotions which she had never expected, such as guilt, confusion, … Continue reading →

When the Honeymoon is Over

Not everyone who adopts retains the euphoric feeling that often comes after the news of being selected or matched. These feelings sometimes diminish even before meeting the child due to fear and anxiety of the unknown. Many of these fears subside upon meeting the child. Honeymoon periods vary in each situation. Parents go through their own honeymoon phase as do their children sometimes. With my first son, the excitement lasted about 8 months until it really hit me that I was a mom and found myself caught up in everyday life. With my youngest son who was technically foster at … Continue reading →

Post Adoption Depression

Post adoption depression, seems like a paradox considering how much effort has gone into the paperwork, home study, waiting, expenses, and stress. After all, wouldn’t the moment of finally holding your baby, or tucking your toddler or child in for bed at night, be one of the most fantastic moments in adoptive parent’s lives? For many new adoptive parents it is, but for some it’s not. Instead, some new adoptive parents experience post adoption depression. The severity of post adoption depression may vary and adoptive parents should seek help if five or more of the symptoms below occur during a … Continue reading →