In the Season 2 wrap-up, we become part of the problem of people who talk about Christmas before Spooky Season has ended, but when else would we talk about the holidays? We discuss what parts of the holidays we are looking forward to and what our individual plans are to "set the tone" for the holidays for our children.

We love you! Happy Halloween, Happy (American) Thanksgiving, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Also, president's day and a million German holidays that I can't spell.

As Matching Mom Genes enters its 2nd season, the sisters find themselves ever closer emotionally, despite all new geographical distance. Shelby is living full-time in Germany! With one sister navigating all new European parenting cultures and experiences, MMG is stretching their conversations worldwide and loving every second of it. We might be in different time zones and on different continents, but motherhood still has some matching kicks to hand out. Grab your best pair of jeans and join the conversation wherever you like to listen!

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We pick up right after Kayla’s “failed” selection with a baby and discuss how fees, grants and ultimately the process over all plays into adoption. Another huge thank you to Kayla for her transparency and details that hopefully help future families navigate this decision armed with the right information.

At the time of this recording, 113,589 children in are awaiting adopting in the United States. Please contact your state’s specific adoption support programs to seek information on ethical adoptions and how to support these children’s needs.

As Matching Mom Genes enters its 2nd season, the sisters find themselves ever closer emotionally, despite all new geographical distance. Shelby is living full-time in Germany! With one sister navigating all new European parenting cultures and experiences, MMG is stretching their conversations worldwide and loving every second of it. We might be in different time zones and on different continents, but motherhood still has some matching kicks to hand out. Grab your best pair of jeans and join the conversation wherever you like to listen!

Newly available at www.youtube.com/@MatchingMomGenes

Follow us on Tiktok & Instagram at @matchingmomgenes

With all of the conversation around ethical adoption and the need for loving homes for children already in that situation, Nicole’s childhood best friend shares her family’s story of infertility, deciding to pursue adoption, and ultimately how they are working to support both their children and their children’s families of origin.

Kayla’s adoption agency is https://christianhomes.com/ but we encourage every listener to pursue agencies and resources in their home state and to reach out to trusted sources on how adoption could work for their family.

As Matching Mom Genes enters its 2nd season, the sisters find themselves ever closer emotionally, despite all new geographical distance. Shelby is living full-time in Germany! With one sister navigating all new European parenting cultures and experiences, MMG is stretching their conversations worldwide and loving every second of it. We might be in different time zones and on different continents, but motherhood still has some matching kicks to hand out. Grab your best pair of jeans and join the conversation wherever you like to listen!

Newly available at www.youtube.com/@MatchingMomGenes

Follow us on Tiktok & Instagram at @matchingmomgenes