2 Adoptive Mamas

The Main Thing: Episode 011, Part 2 is a deeper dive into what it looks like to advocate for and thrive when FASD is part of your family's story. Natalie cites practical examples, points us to hope in the community, and continues to share about her own journey! If you didn't catch Part 1, we recommend catching up first - Natalie has a story to share that you won't want to miss!

Episode Resources: 

•  Visit FASD Hope's website for more information and to connect with Natalie's ministry!
• Guided Growth by Ira Chasnoff

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The Main Thing: Episode 011, Part 1, is all about connecting with adoptive mom and FASD advocate Natalie. Her story and ministry to support other families touched by FASD is informative, encouraging, and a great source of hope. Join us for Part 1 to hear her story, and keep an eye out for Part 2 (released tomorrow!) to learn more about thriving in the day to day of FASD. 

Episode Resources: 

•  Visit FASD Hope's website for more information and to connect with Natalie's ministry
• Guided Growth by Ira Chasnoff

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The Main Thing: Drew and Dan have been such an encouragement and support for us as we dreamt up 2 Adoptive Mama. Their wisdom, love, and selflessness has helped make all of this possible, and for that we can’t thank them enough. 

Episode 010 is all about hearing from them. So mamas, this is a great episode to pass along to the man in your life who is processing adoption or foster care in his own way. There’s a little something in this episode for everyone --- and it kind of has a double date vibe --- so get ready!

Episode Resources: 

•  Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas [Click HERE]

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The Main Thing: We should have had Harry Nilsson's Best Friend  for our Episode 009 intro music, because this week you're meeting our best friends! Brooke & Crista have been part of our stories long before any of us were mamas. In this episode we're sitting down to talk about friends who get it and who have stuck by our sides, even though our journey into motherhood looked a little different. These friends are simply the best!

Episode Resources: 

• www.twoadoptivemamas.com/resources

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The Main Thing: 2 Adoptive Mamas - bonus edition - is back again! Join us to learn about Sarah's experience (so far) with an adoption consultant as her family navigates "the wait" for their second domestic infant adoption.

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Questions? Or want to learn more from Sarah's experience? E-mail us, [email protected].

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The Main Thing: We have followed Mike and Kristen Berry at Confessions of An Adoptive Parent for years, and recently got to sit down with this incredible pair who have given so much goodness to the adoptive and foster care communities. We were (and still are) SO excited that this happened - and even more excited to share it with you! Join us as we conceptualize "life on a tilt" and how we can thrive in it - together!

Episode Resources

•  Facebook: Confessions of An Adoptive Parent
• Instagram: @honestlyadoptionco
• Website: honestlyadoption.com
• Securely Attached by Mike & Kristen Berry 

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The Main Thing: 

We're excited to bring you some bonus content and 2 Adoptive Mamas " in real life" with a new mini-episode. We should clarify, we're always sharing "real life," but we're not always bringing you along for the daily happenings in our personal world. But today is different! Join us for a brief time to discuss the realities of moving (homes) and how we can support our families through the transition.

Episode Resources: 

•  Boomer's Big Day - Check it out HERE.
• The Quilt Story - Check it out HERE.

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The Main Thing: One very snowy night in December we planned to record with adoptive mama, Kelly Ardt --- thanks to technology and teamwork we made it happen! Kelly has such a sweet story to share of welcoming three beautiful girls into their family. This story of faith, perseverance, and hope is one you won't want to miss. Kelly's heart for the Lord shines through their adoption story, reminding us that His way is perfect and more than we could ever imagine!

Episode Resources: 

• Kelly is currently reading and recommends Memory-Making Mom by Jessica Smartt. You can purchase it here! 
• Find other great resources at https://twoadoptivemamas.com/resources/

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The Main Thing: Leslie Word is an adoptive mama who has an incredible story to share about how she and her husband built their family of 5. Her transparency, grace filled wisdom, and tough mama love are refreshing as we navigate what it means to be a transracial family in today's world. Leslie gives it to us straight, but also encourages us in the walk, helping to find our stride as mamas who have adopted transracially, are considering it, or just have questions. There is so much we can all learn from Leslie and we're excited for you to join the conversation!

Episode Resources
Books for Kids:
A Mother for Choco - Keiko Kasza
When God Made You - Matthew Paul Turner
Mama Did You Hear the News? - Santa Whittaker Gragg
Big Hair, Don't Care - Crystal Swain Bates

Books For Parents:
The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander
In Their Own Voices: Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories - Rita J Simon & Rhonda Roorda

Transracial Adoptees to follow (Instagram):
@wreckageandwonder 
@angieadoptee 
@thetransracialadopteetherapist
@therapyredeemed 

Diverse voices to follow (Instagram):
@ohhappydani
@blackcoffeewithwhitefriends 
@austinchannning
@oshetamoore 

Much more at https://twoadoptivemamas.com/resources/

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The Main Thing: Michelle Campbell is an adoptive mama, wife, daughter, educator, and friend. She values and loves each part of who she is but balancing them all can be a juggling act. Finding joy in simple moments and making memories is what she strives to do.  In this episode Michelle talks with us about advocating for your kiddo. While these examples are specific to medical care, so many principles relate to other aspects of parenting and caring for ourselves and our babies. Our favorite highlights? Hard is hard, the 24 hour rule, and making memories in the mayhem. We're excited for you to join our conversation with Michelle!

Episode Resources: 

•  Michelle's Blog: Creating the Campbells – Our International Adoption Journey
• Michelle  on Facebook: Creating The Campbells - Home 
• Support Beta Thalassemia Kiddos: Donate Blood at the Red Cross
• Don't forget to check out the Resource Page at 2 Adoptive Mamas

2Adoptive Mamas Connect: Don't forget to visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and at our website where you can find our blog, ways to connect with our community, our Patreon, and an “easy to shop” resource list.

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