Adopting Children of Different Abilities — 054

About this Episode

Heather always desired to be a mom. When she was unable to have children biologically, she and her husband decided to embark on the emotional process of adoption after deeply considering IVF. The couple now have three adopted children, two who have Down Syndrome. Heather shares her emotional motherhood journey, how she raises children with different abilities and what it feels like to receive three miracles.

Heather was so completely vulnerable in this conversation and will make you think deeply about your own experience of motherhood, how to step outside of your comfort zone, and how to support families around you that look different than your own.

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In This Episode:

● Why she decided to adopt over the IVF process
● The checklist of what prospective adoptive parents are willing to accept
● The decision to adopt a baby with multiple health concerns, as well as Down Syndrome
● How love was the most powerful tool she had to heal her baby
● How her deep desire to be a mom was fulfilled
● Accepting the option of raising a baby outside of her own race
● How her special education background assisted her in raising babies with Down Syndrome
● How terminology should be dictated by those who have different abilities
● The opportunity to write a book on a subject she is passionate about
● How she advocates for inclusion for all people
● How to get a free one-month trial of guided meditations through Expectful

Show Notes:

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