We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey Jess and Paul: Prospective Adoptive Parents

Welcome! We're Jess and Paul, a married couple in our mid/late 30s from New York City, about to embark on the biggest adventure of our lives: adopting a baby! In this inaugural episode we introduce ourselves, and talk a little bit about which route to adoption we chose, and why.
Join us every week for a new episode, as we document the process from the beginning—the ups, the downs, and everything in between.
NOTE: We're aware of the low audio volume on the first few episodes, and we're working on improving that for the upcoming episodes. Very sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope you'll stick with us!
Email us questions and comments, and share stories of your own, WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "Superstar" by The Carpenters, 1971

In episode 2, Jess and Paul back up a bit and explain how and why they decided that adoption was the right path for them.
NOTE: We're aware of the low audio volume on the first few episodes, and we're working on improving that for the upcoming episodes. Very sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope you'll stick with us!
Join the conversation! Email us your questions and comments, and share your own stories at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
Music: "Baby-Baby-Baby" by TLC, ©1992

In episode 3, Jess and Paul talk in detail about the lengthy adoption application process.
 
NOTE: We're aware of the low audio volume on the first few episodes, and we're working on improving that for the upcoming episodes. Very sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope you'll stick with us!
Join the conversation! Email us your questions and comments, and share your own stories at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.  
 
Music: "Wild World" ©1970 Cat Stevens

In episode 4, Jess and Paul talk about the "marketing yourself" element of the adoption process. 
Join the conversation! Email us your questions and comments, and share your own stories at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.
NOTE: We're aware of the low audio volume on the first few episodes, and we're working on improving that for the upcoming episodes. Very sorry for the inconvenience, and we hope you'll stick with us!
Music: "Baby, I Love Your Way" ©1994 Big Mountain

In episode 5, Jess and Paul talk about what they learned (and who they met!) at last week's adoption fair. Plus they share how they're feeling about tomorrow's home study.
 
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Music: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" ©1967 Frankie Valli

In episode 6, Jess and Paul check in after their first home study visit! And fair warning—there's a bit of an epic rant about the subject of religion (from the point of view of two non-religious people) from 25:20 to 42:30. Feel free to skip if that's not your jam. :)
 
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Music: "Baby" ©2010 Justin Bieber