We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey

We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey

By Jess and Paul: Prospective Adoptive ParentsSociety & CultureKids & Family
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We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey episodes

  • Damn You, Capitalism!

    It's our Sweet 16 episode, and the baby registry experience has led Jess and Paul into an epic discussion about targeted email marketing and capitalism in America. Wheeee!

    Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

    Music: "Baby What a Big Surprise" ©1977 Chicago

    35 min
  • 2018 is Going to Be Better. Right?

    Happy new year! It's episode 15, and Jess and Paul are ... still waiting. But hey, they've made some progress on their baby registry and Greece trip! 

    Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com!

    Music: "Rockabye" ©2016 Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul and Anne-Marie

    34 min
  • Just Two Childless Adults Chillin' at the Pediatrician

    Happy holidays! It's episode 14, and since last we checked in, Jess and Paul have made some progress on the pediatrician front. Plus, more listener emails, and a good, old-fashioned Smash the Patriarchy discussion. 

    Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

    Music: "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" ©1963 Darlene Love

    35 min
  • Champagne Problems

    In episode 13, Jess and Paul answer listener mail, and discuss topics such as school in the city vs. school in the suburbs, what's the deal with interim care, and if there's such a thing as adult adoption.

     

    Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

     

    Music: "Drive My Car" ©1965 The Beatles

    47 min
  • Voices of the Triad

    In episode 12, Jess and Paul discuss their experience at the Voices of the Triad event back in November.

     

    Join the conversation! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

     

    Music: "Always Be My Baby" ©1995 Mariah Carey

    44 min
  • Diapers, Doctors, and Dollars

    It's episode 11, and Jess and Paul have gotten some feedback—and questions. We weigh in on what's been happening in our lives since the last episode, and we answer some listener emails!

    Join the conversation—email your questions and stories to WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

     

    Music: "Baby" ©2002 Ashanti

    39 min
  • Thanksgiving Musings

    It's episode 10, and Jess and Paul are settling into the Big Wait. But, as they have a tendency to do, the upcoming holidays are bringing up feelings. 

    Join the conversation! Email questions, stories, and comments to WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [com].

    Music: "Hey Baby" ©2001 No Doubt

    38 min
  • Family in Waiting

    Jess and Paul are officially a "waiting family"! In episode 9 they discuss the final steps that led them to this point ... and what it's been like, waiting for the phone to ring. 

    Join the conversation! Email your thoughts, questions, and stories to WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

    Music: "Ice Ice Baby" ©1989 Vanilla Ice

    43 min
  • To Prepare or Not to Prepare

    The profile is done, it's episode 8, and Jess and Paul are preparing to officially be a "waiting family." The question is, how?? 

    Join the conversation! Email us your questions and comments, and share your own stories at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

    Music: "Baby Come Back" ©1977 Player

    42 min
  • Home Study Pt. 2

    Jess and Paul have finally completed their home study process! In episode 7 they discuss how visits two and three went, and what comes next.

     

    Join the conversation! Email us your questions and comments, and share your own stories at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

     

    Music: "Baby Love" ©1964 The Supremes

    40 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.