Book Suggestions

hoffmanr7

Hello,
DH and I have been trying to conceive since April 2015.  We just finished an IVF cycle in January.  Long story short it failed and we had no embryos that made it to freeze.  We made the painful decision about a week ago to stop treatment.  Our plan is to take some time off, save up a bit, and pursue adoption (most likely domestic) in the next couple of years.

I was just wondering if anyone here had any suggestions on good books about adoption and the adoption process.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

AnnieR81

Hi @hoffmanr7 Welcome to the group! I recommend You Can Adopt: An Adoptive Family Guide by Susan Caughman. It's a great place to start. It walks you through all the adoption options, how to tell your support group and how to finance an adoption depending on your choices. 

As someone who struggled with infertility before we moved to adoption, I wish you all the luck!

soehlerk

@hoffmanr7 I just heard back from our adoption agency.  They recommend Dear Birthmother by Kathleen Siber and Phyllis Speedlin, The Connected Child by Karyn Purvis (Bonding and Attachment), and Come Rain or Come Shine by Rachel Garlinghouse.  I hope that helps!

hoffmanr7

Thank you!