By Jason Holling Waiting can seem like an eternity. While we wait to be matched, Justin and I have decided to focus on getting the nursery setup and networking so others see our profile. While we expected ups and downs in the adoption journey, I do not think we were fully prepared for some of […]
Practicing Parenting: Daddy Dry Run
Coming Out of the Closet Again
The Difference 10 Miles Can Make
By: Jason Holling Lately, Justin and I have been asked repeatedly about when will we get married. Since the ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) this summer, people assumed we would tie the knot and get married right away. One week in August our lawyer, financial adviser, and numerous friends all commented that […]
Being Bit by the Nesting Bug
Are Gay Parents Better Parents?
It’s Just a Letter
By: Jason Holling It’s just a letter, how hard can this be? But this letter was the most important one we would write on our adoption journey. This letter goes on file with our agency, Independent Adoption Center (IAC), and is sent out to birthmothers who request approved family profiles that are looking at adopt. […]
Open Adoption: Breaking Down Barriers
Open Adoption: The Journey Begins
By: Jason Holling Hello from Omaha, Nebraska! We are Jason and Justin and started on a journey in January 2013 to grow our family through open adoption. We hope to share our story to give other same-sex parents that are considering adoption a glimpse into the process as well as share our story that is […]