Every open adoption story is unique and yet they all have one important thing in common – so much love for the child. On this episode of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast, Hali (Birthmom) and Lindsay (Adoptive Mom) share their emotional and inspiring story of how they found each other and how their relationship has grown bigger and better as they pour out the love for their son. You’ll hear how and why Hali choose Lindsay and her husband Dan to be the parents of her son. You’ll find out how their relationship grew after first finding each other on Facebook. Find out how and why Lindsay wrote a children’s book called, “The Story of You: A Child’s First Story of Their Open Adoption” and why she dedicated it to Hali. I was so inspired by Hali and Lindsay’s relationship and love for each other. Their story brings tears to your eyes. I’m sure this episode will bring you hope in your own adoption journey. Have a listen and please share it! Here’s what you’ll hear in this story: * How and why Lindsay and her husband Dan chose adoption to build their family. * Hear how and why Hali chose Lindsay and Dan to be the parents of her son – and why she chose them with 100% certainty. * Find out Hali’s favorite part of their adoption story. * Hear Lindsay explain what it was like to match with Hali several months before the baby was to be born. * Find out how they decided on how much communication they would have after their son was born.* What their emotions where like in the hospital before and after their son was born.* Learn why Lindsay wrote a children’s book about open adoption called “The Story of You: A Child’s First Story of Their Open Adoption.” Links we talk about in this episode: * FollowYourDetour – connect with Lindsay and her husband Dan on their awesome travel website. * I Loved You First – A Safe Place For Birthmothers check out this Facebook group created by Hali. Her passion has become helping other expectant and birth mothers navigate the emotions that come with preparing for and living with life after adoption. Her hope through this platform is to help others understand open adoption and eliminate the stigma associated with pursuing an adoption plan.* The Story of You: A Child’s First Story of Their Open Adoption – this heart warming picture book was written by Lindsay in honor of Hali, the woman who made her greatest wish come true. It’s never too soon to talk with a child about their adoption story and The Story of You is the perfect way to start!* FindMyAdoptionAgency.com – learn how you can find and choose the RIGHT adoption agency to serve you on the infant adoption journey. This is a my online step-by-step course that you can go at your own pace AND includes over 60 agencies in a spreadsheet for you to use along with a TON of other resources designed to help you find and choose the right agency for you.* GET MY 4 FREE EBOOKS – help on your infa...