{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What it\u2019s Really Like to Adopt a Baby","description":"This episode I\u2019d like to walk you through my experience adopting my first child, Remington Rain with my husband Bob in 2017. I\u2019m answering all the questions I\u2019ve been asked over the years, including the not so polite ones. Though I am always an open book and happy to answer them all. Remi\u2019s adoption story has already blessed many families. Adoption can seem like a scary process and I\u2019m here to debunk any rumors, clear up misconceptions, and help you face your fears. One rumor I often hear is \u201cDo adopted children have attachment issues?\u201d Yes they can, and so can biological children. Here\u2019s another fear I hear, \u201cbut the child doesn\u2019t have my genes and biology\u201d. Yes and you also don\u2019t know what nurture will do with the genes you provide your biological child as well. My opinion is that adoption is not about me. It\u2019s not about taking another child to be my child. It\u2019s about providing the child the love, peace, and nurturing he or she needs through an open family. I feel blessed to be able to give that to my daughter Remi. In this episode I share: The A-Z steps of a domestic adoption and there are a LOT Whether or not you need a lawyer  How the matching process works Differences between open and closed adoption How long the process takes My biggest fear of the adoption process The range of emotions I went through including a depression What it really means to be a parent You can watch the videos of our adoption process on YouTube in this 3 part series https:\/\/youtu.be\/jifPuKMM_E4  https:\/\/youtu.be\/T5t5zDFBsfAhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/_crrU8z2j5I  Connect with Christine on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christinebullock\/ Connect with Christine on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChristineBullockFitness Follow Christine on Pinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/chrissybullock\/_created\/ Text Christine questions at 1-310-361-8697 Join Brooke Burke Body App and get 2 weeks free with code "KISS22": https:\/\/kayobodycare.com\/pages\/bbbapp Sponsored by Kayo Body Care Kayo Body Care was the first to create Face Grade Body Care\u00ae products. Kayo believes in restoring vitality for your whole body both inside and out. Kayo\u2019s highly-potent formulas are designed to care for your skin and your body so that you can both look and feel your best. Shop Kayo\u2019s body care and supplement line - www.KayoBodyCare.com Use Code KISS20 for 20% off your first purchase ","author_name":"Keep It Simple, Sexy","author_url":"http:\/\/keepitsimplesexy.libsyn.com\/website","html":"