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We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey episodes
- Finalization Day!
After a little hiatus, we're back! Thanks to those of you who've stuck with us during our break.
In episode 40 (!!!), Jess and Paul talk in detail about their family's adoption finalization day, as well as lots of other things.
Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "Be My Baby" ©1964 The Ronettes
49 min - Happy National Adoption Month!
At long last, Jess, Paul, and Markéta are back. And with lots of updates! Also, did you know November is National Adoption Month? Join us in celebrating!
Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "We Are Family" ©1979 Sister Sledge
57 min - Making Friends
Jess, Paul, and Markéta stop in for a catch-up, including an update on the African-American Parents Advisory Group, and where things stand in the adoption finalization process.
Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com!Music: "Baby Shark" ©2018 The Countdown Kids
26 min - Livin' that Veggie Life
To vegan or not to vegan? Jess and Paul discuss, in episode 35. Plus, in other news, daycares in Brooklyn are flippin' expensive!
Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "Mama Said" ©1960 The Shirelles
30 min - Poop, Peanut Butter Cups, and Picnics
Join Jess and Paul for an update on life with a newborn! Find out what Baby Girl's name is, plus we answer some listener questions ... and more!
Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "Unless I'm Led" ©2011 Mates of State
53 min - Featuring the Little Gremlin
Jess and Paul stop in for a quick update on their last two weeks—accompanied by a teeny tiny, very talkative special guest. :)
Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "The Circle Game" ©1970 Joni Mitchell
10 min - Big News!
After nearly 8 months as a waiting family, Jess and Paul have some news! Ahhh!!
Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "Cry Baby" ©1971 Janis Joplin
55 min - Episode 30: An Intro to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Jess met her self-imposed deadline! Yay! Spend episode 30 with Jess and Paul as they discuss fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol. Also we finally had that check-in call with our social worker—find out how it went!
Email us if you have questions/stories to share about FASD or anything else adoption-related! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "Baby" © 2013 She & Him
1 hr 1 min - Back to Reality
Greece was amazing. Paul's subsequent surgery was ... not. But if this year has taught us anything, it's how to roll with the punches! Join Jess and Paul for (a still a little jet-lagged) episode 29.
Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "I Wanna Get Better" ©2014 Bleachers
34 min - Another Week, Another Apartment ... Still No Calls
Paul's back from Cali! The move is over! The Greece trip starts now! Join us for episode 28, in which we are way too tired and slap happy! Woo!
Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com!
Music: "Leaving on a Jet Plane" ©1967 Peter, Paul and Mary
30 min
About We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey
From the publisher's feed
We're Jess and Paul, a married couple in our late-30s/early-40s from New York City, about to embark on the biggest adventure of our lives: adopting a baby! Join us as we document the process from the beginning—the ups, the downs, and everything in between.
Keep the conversation going! Email us questions and comments, and share stories of your own at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.