113. What it's like fostering a newborn
Postpartum on Purpose
Lady, if you or someone you know are planning to or discerning foster parenting, today's guest host is THE lady to talk to. Madeline and her husband Adam have fostered for five years now, and she shares why she: -recommends starting with respite care if you already have biological children -where the phrase "Everything is figure-out-able" comes from in the foster parent world -why smart foster parents know to "never trust the timeline" of how long a foster child will be with their family -what's it like to go from two kids to five in nine months (yes, really!) -what it's like to experience a biological postpartum alongside fostering a newborn (including the differences between postpartum and foster parenting a newborn). This is an action-packed episode with loads of great advice, worth taking notes on! If you enjoyed this episode, pass it along to a mom friend. Get in touch at annemarie@postpartumonpurpose.com.