My Adoption Story

I always thought I would adopt.  In 1998 I was sure I would adopt a little girl from China.  However, life's twists and turns lead me down many different paths and by the time I found my way back to the adoption path China was closed to singles.  Now, I have never been one to give up easily so I decided to research several international adoption programs and decided on Ethiopia!  However, soon after I requested information I learned about an adoption consultant in the Atlanta area and knew two single girls who had used then to adopt their sweet girls domestically.  So in May 2009 I decided to attend an informational session with them.  I have to say, from the minute I spoke to them I KNEW this was the way to go!!  However, I was not quite ready to leap yet.  I knew I needed to save a good bit more inorder to be budget ready.  Also, I was working on my Educational Specialist degree which I was scheduled to complete in December of 2009.  So I waited until the end of summer to formally meet with them.  They walked me through every step of the process!!  My homestudy approval came in mid October.  I was officially "active" with several sources (agencies/lawyers) a few weeks later!  In December I finished my degree.  And in January 2010 I was matched with my daughter's Birthmother!!  Anna was born 3 weeks after we were matched!!  She is a dream come true!!  Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about adopting as a single or about the consultant I used!  atlantasingleadoptivemoms@gmail.com

Below are some photos of my sweet girl!