Community Posts, Tips & Support on Adoption, Fostering & Surrogacy

10 months old and massively ‘behind’ on the weaning journey. Worried that I’ve not yet given LO any of the big allergens e.g. nuts, eggs. Anyone else the same?? 🤦🏼‍♀️

I’ve always wanted a big family. It took 5 years for us to get our baby girl. My mental health has been awful and the exhaustion i felt was something else. She’s 4 months old now and its getting better. I’m just not sure whether to have another baby or not, if we did, we would want them fairly close in age. I grew u...

Hello I don’t want to offend anyone and also not sure how it works, my baby won’t be christened but I want my best friend to have a part of my sons life a label as a “godmother” she isn’t christened either so I know she logically can’t be a god mother? Do any of you have important people in your life’s that have a b...

So I'm due soon , and would love some tips and suggestions that was given to you , I would love it if anyone can give me some since I don't have my parents around for help on a baby boy I would appreciate all suggestions and tips I git a few tips on like always having a bandana on me / in diaper bag for a quick wip...

just wondering can i take my baby abroad without the fathers permission as his name will be on the birth certificate but the babys last name will be my name and he also isn't involved at all but still on birth certificate so would i need his approval?

My toddler has only seen one of my family members since his first birthday and he really doesn’t like big groups of people. Im so anxious that we are going to get to the restaurant and he is going to start screaming. He hates being in big groups especially if he doesn’t know the people, he has met my mom 4 times in...

We really want another baby, but we are in our 40s already, and if it won't happen, we might consider adoption. But I am worried I am not capable of loving another child as much as I love my son. I would never show it, but also, I dont want to live hiding or pretending, and it won't be fair on anyone. I just want to...

Just wanted to share a picture of our beautiful baby girl…. A little back story, i have 3 step children, 6 months ago DCF showed up at my house telling my husband and I his ex had a baby 3 days prior and asked of we would take her because mom and dad were homeless and on drugs. I instantly said yes and within 24 hou...

I didn't and my approach is to share & discuss everything with children (age appropriate) versus a child should be seen not heard and do as instructed. I regret vehemently not knowing this info

My son is turning 21m so attached to me 🥰 happily attached to me as it’s always me n him together 24/7. I want to send him to preschool couple hours a week (free hours) from the new year. but im in 2 minds if he will like it and cope with the change. I don’t want to make the wrong decision but i know it will be…

What were your beta numbers 14/15 days post transfer?

I’ve had 4 miscarriages so far and a 3yo little girl and while we want for her to have a sibling my heart can’t handle any more miscarriages. I’ve been looking into adoption but god it’s so unreasonably expensive. We live in US, make 230k/y so we can give a good life to another kid, but I can think of so many better...

My sister is with a guy he proposed after a few months she said yes. No problem except last I knew marriage wasn’t really her thing. People can change that’s fine but he isn’t that great. She complains to me a lot she supports him financially he doesn’t know how to cook eats all crap etc. he texted me in a group wit...

How to I politely ask in laws and parents etc to give us a few days to ourselves once the baby has arrived? I'm struggling and worrying of what their reactions will be even though I'm quite entitled to ask for some space.

everyone talks about how much they want to nest and or are nesting but can we talk about who hasnt nested, i just feel so mentally draining and emotionally drained, any one else??

How do I cope with job interview anxiety??? I'm terrified.I looked at possible questions and I have answers properly but it's like a big mumble jumble in my head!!!

I want to give my 4 year old up for an adoption as I can’t handle this anymore. I’m a single mother with no support, my family members here in the uk don’t really care about me. I know I’ve come too far to give up but I’m losing my mind. My daughter is a happy soul and I’m scared my broken self will ruin her confide...

My cousin is 34 with 7 kids and 1 on the way. She lives off the government, has 5 baby daddies and none of the kids are properly taken care of. Do you think there should be a limit on how many children women should have in order to prevent/reduce the chances of poverty, homelessness, etc. It’s sad and frustrating to...

Is it selfish I’m considering this? I thought I was ready for having a baby but emotionally and financially I am not ready and fear I will ruin my baby’s life .my partner and I argue relentlessly and I just want my old life back I just want to start over . Is it selfish I’m considering giving him for adoption or fo...

I feel so guilty for saying or thinking this but I feel like I’m a better parent after my second child.