doption Ink, LLC, began with an adoption journey.  Two years of disappointing doctor visits helped us realize parenthood and not pregnancy was our ultimate goal.  So, in 1993, we explored a new option in Minnesota: open adoption. Our family grew from two to four.  Out of gratitude, we assigned symbols as well as names to our children.  Seeing these symbols in everyday life reminds us of the special bond we share with their birth, or first, families.

The heart
Our daughter's birth mother went into labor  on February 7, 1994.  Eager to involve us as the adoptive parents, she had invited Mike and I to attend the birth.  We entered the delivery room at 9:05 PM.  Elise was born twenty minutes later.  I cut the umbilical cord, and Mike held her for the first time when she was only five minutes old.
 
 

The star
We shared the waiting room with our son's birth grandparents early on January 19, 1997.  At 6:30 AM, a nurse called us into the delivery room.  "Now, you've got one of each," said Mitchell's birth mother.  Mitchell's birth father stood beside her, clearly pleased with the newborn son he'd helped bring into the world.
 
 

A new line of work
Early in our journey, we took classes to learn about the adoption process.  Part of this process involved writing an adoption profile describing our personalities, lifestyle and parenting goals.  As a professional writer, I could hardly wait to get started.  Few others shared my excitement, though.  Many felt anxious and even overwhelmed at the idea of pulling together the words and images that would impact their future as parents.  This observation moved me to want to help. 
 
After Mitchell's adoption, I volunteered to teach writing techniques to others hoping to adopt. The enthusiastic response encouraged me to continue. Thanks to feedback from participants and additional research, those first sessions evolved into a workshop.  After enough requests, I began offering one-on-one consulting.  Given the increasing demands on my time, I turned my volunteer efforts into a business.  Adoption Ink, LLC, now serves adoptive families everywhere.
Our adoption journey continues as our children grow.  The knowledge that I am helping others further their dream of parenthood is my work's greatest reward.  If you wish to learn more about my services, please explore the rest of my Web site.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.  
 
Warm regards,
 

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