In today’s episode, I’m joined by my partner, Andrés, to talk about our adoption journey. We’ll share where we are in the process, the challenges we’ve faced, and answer some of your questions about what it’s really like. From navigating agencies to dealing with the emotional ups and downs, we’re giving you an honest look at the highs, lows, and everything in between.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 


• 00:01:44 - Where we are in the adoption process 


• 00:02:24 - Adoption process length and where we are 


• 00:03:16 - Hardest part of the process 


• 00:08:06 - Deciding to adopt 


• 00:10:06 - Infant newborn domestic adoption 


• 00:12:25 - Our expectations 


• 00:16:59 - Adoption agencies vs consultants 


• 00:19:35 - Adoption cost 


• 00:20:55 - Public & private adoption, age, and other preferences  


• 00:24:33 - Adoption challenges


• 00:31:30 - Going back to phase one 


• 00:35:42 - Vetting as a same sex couple 


• 00:38:45 - Motivation 


• 00:41:48 - Fight me

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