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First Mom or Birth Mom

21 January 20147 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

In my last post I referred to Noah's birth mom as his "first mom". I had heard this term before and didn't like it. When I first heard it I thought of two people competing over Noah and going "I was first!". I thought it was weird.During the month Noah spent in the Children's Hospital … Continue reading First Mom or Birth Mom

We’re the lucky ones

21 January 20147 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

From the time we first started trying to adopt people said things like "that's so great that you're adopting," or "you're doing such a good thing". It made me uncomfortable, and I don't mean that in the "heroes don't like being called heroes" kind of way. It made me uncomfortable because, as harsh as this … Continue reading We’re the lucky ones

Is She Yours?

18 November 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

"Is she yours?"I think this is the question we've gotten more than any other since adopting Noah. We aren't shy about his being adopted and when people hear we have a 3 year old daughter that always seems to be their first question, "Is she yours?". The first time I heard it it kind of … Continue reading Is She Yours?

He Has A Name!

21 September 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Our son has a name! We've decided to name him...Noah

Taking the Train to Visit Baby Brother

20 September 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

These videos are from the day we went to visit baby brother as a family 🙂 Please excuse my poor video-ing 🙂

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Hi, I’m Jess. I share simple ways to build joy in yourself, your family, and your community. I’m a foster mama writing about mental health, infertility, adoption, home education, life and love. Welcome!

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