We want to hear from you.
The proverbial ‘we’. As in all of us.
At least all of us out there in the special needs adoption blog-o-sphere.
And ‘you’ meaning just that. YOU.
If you have a special needs child from China, enjoy writing, and would like to join us over at No Hands But Ours as a regular contributor, please let me know by comment here or email at nohandsbutours@gmail.com.
We need a couple of new regular contributors, which would require sharing at least one post a month. The post can be about anything related to parenting your ‘special needs’ child: before, during or post adoption. Pretty easy, even for this ridiculously slothful mama of nine.
Additionally, we have just begun hosting guest contributors as well, at the beginning of each month. Last month Carrie shared a beautiful post as a tribute to a little boy from New Day who recently passed away from his congenital heart defect.
If you don’t like to write as much as you like to read, and know of someone who has adopted from China through the SN program who would be a perfect addition to our crew over at No Hands But Ours, please forward my email to them, or email their information to me, so we can hook up.
I know you guys know all the bloggy hot spots out there. So share, would ya?
I have been so blessed by all the contributing mamas over at the No Hands But Ours blog, and I look forward to seeing some new faces added to the mix.
Holly says
Stef,
I would be willing to blog sometimes as needed. Also…I have a ? for ya- Is there ANY way that the Family Stories on NHBO site could be arranged BY SN? I'm just wondering b/c I spent a very LONG time sorting through them looking for families with experience in a particular SN.
Someday I will be able to share about another SN besides hemihypertrophy! 😉
Blessings,
Holly
Desiree' says
I will share…Hope was diagnosed with club foot in China but turns out she is fine, but with a host of other issues. Grace has cleft lip and palate and Rachel isn't home yet but has a limb difference. Not sure exactly to what extent or if surgery will be needed but God will not give us more than we can handle!! My email is on my profile.
Wuxi Mommy says
I would love to be a part of NHBO! A Tongu Momma sent in one of my bloggy posts a few weeks ago, and I was really excited to be a part of something so special. Our daughter, Maia, came home from Wuxi last April and has some significant medical needs that I would be willing to share about. You can contact me at wuxi.mommy@yahoo.com
Kristi says
Hi Stefanie,
I'd be honored to be a regular contributor or a guest contributor! I find blogging theraputic and while sometimes I only cover the funny stuff that happens in my house with three kids within a year in age (mostly for the grandmas who live across the state), I do also put up some serious posts, especially now that we have our third home.
Two of my kiddos are SN ~ Caleb had cerebral hemorrhaging as an infant and Darcy has Type II Sturge Weber Syndrome.
You can email me at fireworksandfireflies@gmail.com if there is room for me in this wonderful SN outreach.
Antinette says
Hi Stefanie,
I've been following your blog since you brought home Isabelle, I followed your site on My Adoption Website and you and Chris are what inspired us to adopt our own "heart baby" Hadley! I don't have a blog, yet, but would love to contribute. Hadley's heart was repaired in China while we were prepping her dossier to bring her home and she has no issues from her repaired VSD, however, we have had many challenges with anxiety/sleep/attachment and I'm more than happy to write about our experiences. We prepared for an older child adoption (she was three when she came home), had done our homework in regard to her heart issue and were well versed in attachment parenting. We were not prepared for issues regarding sleep/anxiety as well as we could have been and I think I have some valuable information to share in that area for other parents that may be struggling with sleep. Hadley turned six yesterday and we've come so far- I'd love to share her journey!
Best,
Antinette
julia says
i'd be willing to contribute too. i so appreciate that you set up that site. it is so encouraging. my email is: ajkanschmidt (at) yahoo.com
chavafor4 says
I would be willing to write too. Jenne in OR Mom to almost 7 (3 specail needs kiddos from China and 2 Special needs kidos from S Korea)
connie says
Stefanie, I would be happy to share regularly or as needed, you say the word. This 'slothful' mama might need a little coaxing from time to time regarding specific topics of interest.
We are entering into a new phase with our 'older child,' and I would love to share it as we progress.
Blessings, Sister!
Connie
Leah Mei says
I would love to share. I honestly started using the internet when we were close to traveling to pick up our youngest daughter! Now, I am a frequent "blog stalker" of anyone with a child from China. Our daughter has microcephaly and I have learned so much about the power of love because of my "perfect" little baby. I hope that sharing my experience can help others adopt children with special needs. I also run an inclusive preschool where children with special needs and what are considered "role models" (not my favorite choice of words)attend together. My experience, even in the training of my teachers, is that there is a great deal of fear in those that have had little contact with children with special needs, and out of that fear of the unknown comes the hesitation. I always tell people that EVERY child has "special needs". No 2 children, or adults for that matter, are the same, and although the care each receives may vary, each needs and deserves to be loved and treated with kindness and respect.
Daisy
Teresa =) says
Stefanie –
You seem to have MANY wonderful offers. I have two SN kiddos from China and blog pretty frequently. (Not as much as you, but you set the bar pretty high!)
Feel free to check out my blog and, if you're interested in me as a contributor, leave ME a comment!
Teresa =)
http://www.blogbyteresa.blogspot.com
Shelly and Family says
Hi Stef…I too would love to join in on NHBO on a regular basis! As you know, I get a lot of emails with many questions regarding our two girls' medical condition and I just feel there is not enough information out that for these interested families to research. I truly believe I might be able to help these families understand what a "megacolon" is what they can do to prepare for it. With that said, you think about it & let me know….if you are interested {in our megacolon lives).
Also, just wanted to let you know that we received our LOA for our son, Benjamin, who is currently waiting for us at Luoyang SWI. Travel is looking like the end of May/beginning of June. As you can imagine…we are super excited!!!
Lola Granola says
It looks like you have plenty of offers. If you need the viewpoint of someone who has struggled–and still struggles, mightily, with bonding (mostly from my side, I'm afraid) and is working on a book about SN adoption and blended families, and the difficulties therein (even with a healthy family and a small SN), then I'm your girl.
I'm also a ringer; I blog professionally for Slate and write a column for Kiwi–but I would still be delighted to be a part of your site. kj@raisingdevils,com (aka Lola Granola)
oh–and if CHina ever starts quarantining people again, I am SO the go-to guide!
bbmomof2boys says
Hi,
Wow – look at all the people who want to share! Amazing! and wonderful! I too will share. Little T has verbal apraxia and its a struggele both for her and me. I haven't blogged much lately but I have lots of stuff to catch everyone up with. You already know she was a heart baby. We met in China when you guys were getting sweet Shep!
Hugs,
Carla
Jenny says
Stef, I have to say thank you for having the No Hands But Ours blog! It has really been such a blessing to us as we are waiting for a waiting child. I love the stories, both the triumphs and the struggles. We cannot wait to bring our new little one home- and you can bet we will continue reading. : ) And I would love to blog when I have some experience! : )
http://www.markmiller5.typepad.com
Shelly and Family says
Hi Stef…Just wanted to let you know that if you have a TJ Maxx in your area…you MUST go asap! Remember you did that post about those little animal shoes {Polliwalks} a few weeks ago…well today I found a few pairs at our TJ Maxx for only $7.99…that's right $7.99! I picked up a few pairs for our Benjamin, Francesca & Annabelle. When I read your post (a few weeks ago) I SO WANTED to get a pair for each of the two girls and Benjamin as well, but seeing how I was in sticker shock at the price and we are once again saving for our trip to China (and yes…the whole family including my mom is going)…I just could not bring myself to buy them. But at this price…I just couldn't pass them up!!!! Just though you might want to know….
Raina says
I will write if it will help. My contribution would lean toward Hepatitis B and Older child adoption (me and her). Cheers 🙂
Karin says
I would be willing to blog now and then. We have kids with a variety of special needs so I should be able to think of something. 🙂
Adrian says
I'm in. I'll blog. That is, if you feel the need for an adoptive fathers perspective.
Anyway, I'm already blogging about our adoption on our family blog (http://berzenji.blogspot.com/ – if its NOT OK to post that link here, then delete this message), feel free to check it out if that is the type of material you are looking for.