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Not a Scammer

1 August 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

This post is from a series I wrote between January and July of this year. You can click HERE to start from the first post of the series.We didn’t have to wait long for Alice’s response.At the end of that second day of messaging Alice sent us a picture of an ultrasound bill with the … Continue reading Not a Scammer

One Year

15 May 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I completely forgot! May 4th was one year since turning in our adoption application. I knew our one year mark was coming up but things got busy (Daniel's birthday, visitors, life, etc.) and there it went. I think I've documented the craziness of the last year on here pretty well so a recap isn't really … Continue reading One Year

Scammer #1

23 January 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

I've mentioned a few times both here and on facebook that we've had to deal with a few adoption scammers. For anyone still unfamiliar with what that means it's when someone (pregnant or not) pretends to be looking for a family for their child. Some take it as far as telling a family they have … Continue reading Scammer #1

New

11 January 20137 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 3 Comments

I had a small epiphany of sorts a little while ago. I've been having a really tough time blogging about anything adoption related. Part of it is because of what I said in this post earlier, but really I knew there was more to it than that. I didn't know why I was able to … Continue reading New

Adoption Blogging

18 December 20127 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 1 Comment

Blogging about adoption is kind of tricky.We've now been considered or contacted by SIX expectant mothers. SIX. That's a lot. Three through our agency, three from other connections.So why on earth have I been doing so few REAL adoption posts. I've done several posts about adoption but not really any about our experiences past approval.Like … Continue reading Adoption Blogging

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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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