Adoption Side By Side

International Adoption (Beth & Mira's Story)

Today we welcome a mother & daughter duo, Beth &Mira, as they share the story of Mira’s adoption at age 2 from China. Beth discusses what the process of international adoption looked like for their family, including how they approached bonding with a toddler and the initial languagebarrier. Mira gives us her perspective on how adoption has impacted her life, both growing up and today as an adult. We know you will love this beautiful story of a family of six finding that their youngest child / sibling was waiting for them across the globe. Welcome to the Adoption Side By Side Podcast -because no one should have to walk the adoption journey alone! We are so glad you're here! <3 ~Steph & Andrea   Find us on Instagram & TikTok atadoptionsidebyside. Our intro and outro music is from the creators at TuneTank-Track:On The Way Home by Evan Splash https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/ [https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/]

It's A Match! (The Matching Process)

In private infant adoption, you dream of hearing those wordsfrom an agency… “It’s a match!” Today we are taking a behind the scenes look at the matching process to better understand how an expectant mother chooses an adoptive family for her child. We are joined by Becky Merryman, Domestic ProgramCoordinator with Building Arizona Families, to discuss what info is collected from both parties, how profiles are presented to expectant mothers, and how agencies ensure that the matching process is handled ethically. Welcome to the Adoption Side By Side Podcast -because no one should have to walk the adoption journey alone! We are so glad you're here! <3 ~Steph & Andrea    Find us on Instagram & TikTok atadoptionsidebyside. Our intro and outro music is from the creators at TuneTank-Track:On The Way Home by Evan Splash https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/ [https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/]

The Dads’ Perspective (Our Husbands) - Part 2

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with our dear husbands, Bryson & Alex! In this episode, we discuss their thoughts and emotions behind becoming fathers and how they hope to talk with their sons about adoption as they grow. Despite teasing them throughout preparing for this interview, we loved having them on the podcast and greatly value their willingness to share from the dads’ perspective! Welcome to the Adoption Side By Side Podcast -because no one should have to walk the adoption journey alone! We are so glad you're here! <3 ~Steph & Andrea    Find us on Instagram & TikTok atadoptionsidebyside. Our intro and outro music is from the creators atTuneTank-Track: On The Way Home by Evan Splash https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/

The Dads’ Perspective (Our Husbands) - Part 1

We’ve shared about our thoughts and emotions throughout the adoption process, but what about our husbands? What led them to consider adoption? What were the men thinking when we panicked cleaning for the home study? What part of the process was most unexpected for them? Join us today as we share Part 1 of our interview with our loving, jokester husbands - Alex & Bryson! Welcome to the Adoption Side By Side Podcast -because no one should have to walk the adoption journey alone! We are so glad you're here! <3 ~Steph & Andrea    Find us on Instagram & TikTok atadoptionsidebyside. Our intro and outro music is from the creators atTuneTank -Track: On The Way Home by Evan Splash https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/

Trusting God When the Plan Changes (Katie's Story)

We often picture our lives going in one direction,but sometimes God has an entirely different story for us. Today we welcome Katie, the mutual friend who first connected us (Steph & Andrea). Her story contains many twists and turns for growing her family, including IVF, fostercare, and private infant adoption…and a surprise ending! Through it all, Katie & her husband leaned on their community and never gave up on their desire to become parents.   Welcome to the Adoption Side By Side Podcast -because no one should have to walk the adoption journey alone! We are so glad you're here! <3 ~Steph & Andrea    Find us on Instagram & TikTok atadoptionsidebyside. Our intro and outro music is from the creators atTuneTank - Track: On The Way Home by Evan Splash https://tunetank.com/track/425-on-the-way-home/