There’s something about infant adoption that has bugged me for a long time. 10+ years to be exact. Guys (aka husbands) just don’t want to talk about it – let alone take the lead on the adoption journey.
More often than not, the hopeful moms are leading the way to build their family through adoption. This is great because the moms-to-be are so passionate and driven to adopt.
Being a dad of 3 through infant adoption, I am also passionate about building our family through adoption – and helping others do the same.
Here’s my challenge for guys – the husbands who want to be a dad through infant adoption…
STEP UP and support your wife.
I see so many situations where a husband is not supporting his wife on the adoption journey. The women are researching, learning what questions to ask, where to get the answers and along the way realizing they need support. They get frustrated by their husband who may not be fully onboard with adopting for various reasons (finances, time commitment or just plain scared).
Thankfully, many moms-to-be get support from places like our Facebook Support Group. This is great and definitely will help on their journey to adopt….BUT…
These women can (and should) also get better support from their husband. Why? Because the adoption journey is TOUGH. It can be overwhelming. It is a roller coaster ride. Who wants to go on a roller coaster ride ALONE?
So – after adopting 3 times and listening to a TON of women who want to become a mom through adoption, I want to share with you the 5 Ways A Husband Can Support His Wife on the Adoption Journey.
I hope and pray this episode will help you go on the journey together as a couple, by working and learning as a team all along the way.
If you know someone who could and/or should listen to this, please share it.
Links we talk about in this episode:
- IAG Podcast episode 62: My wife Tisha joins me as we talk about the 10 things we’ve learned after adopting 3 times over the past 10 years.
- Infant Adoption Story (from an Dad – Jamie Bechler) – In episode 56 of the podcast, Jamie Bechler shared his family’s adoption story. He explains how his wife wanted kids – wanted to adopt and he said he wanted kids, but really he didn’t because – he was way too focused on his career. Listen to see how he finally figured out how to get onboard with the adoption journey and support his wife in the process.
- Read & Listen to my adoption story – as I talk about in the episode, my wife and I have adopted three times. Check out these blog posts and podcasts where I share our adoption story.
- Facebook Adoption Support Group – this is a special PRIVATE support group that I personally run. We have hundreds of folks in the group who share their story, ask for help and most importantly PROVIDE SUPPORT for you. Join us because it is a great place for you to get amazing support from others who are in the same boat as you.
- Bethany Christian Services – a full service adoption agency with offices in 37 states to serve you on the infant adoption journey.
- GET MY 4 FREE ADOPTION GUIDES – help to save money, time and stress on your infant adoption journey! What to ask adoption agencies, what questions you need to answer before adopting, how to survive the adoption wait (waiting to connect with an expectant mom) and 4 ways to fund your adoption. ALL GOOD STUFF!!
