We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey

After a little hiatus, we're back! Thanks to those of you who've stuck with us during our break. In episode 40 (!!!), Jess and Paul talk in detail about their family's adoption finalization day, as well as lots of other things. Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Be My Baby" ©1964 The Ronettes

Happy New Year, everyone! Do you live in the U.K. or know someone who does? Episode 39 is jam-packed with information about the adoption process in the United Kingdom, thanks to listener Michelle! We found this information fascinating, and hope you do too! Enjoy! Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Here Comes My Baby" ©1967 The Tremeloes

At long last, Jess, Paul, and Markéta are back. And with lots of updates! Also, did you know November is National Adoption Month? Join us in celebrating! Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "We Are Family" ©1979 Sister Sledge

Jess, Paul, and Markéta stop in for a catch-up, including an update on the African-American Parents Advisory Group, and where things stand in the adoption finalization process. Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! Music: "Baby Shark" ©2018 The Countdown Kids

It's Markéta's three-month birthday, and we're back for a new episode! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Baby, I Love You" ©1967 Aretha Franklin

To vegan or not to vegan? Jess and Paul discuss, in episode 35. Plus, in other news, daycares in Brooklyn are flippin' expensive! Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Mama Said" ©1960 The Shirelles

Join Jess and Paul for an update on life with a newborn! Find out what Baby Girl's name is, plus we answer some listener questions ... and more! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Unless I'm Led" ©2011 Mates of State

Jess and Paul stop in for a quick update on their last two weeks—accompanied by a teeny tiny, very talkative special guest. :) Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "The Circle Game" ©1970 Joni Mitchell

Guys, it happened. Paul and Jess are parents! And ... very sleepy. :) Tune in to episode 32 for all the latest! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" ©1987 Beastie Boys

After nearly 8 months as a waiting family, Jess and Paul have some news! Ahhh!! Email us! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Cry Baby" ©1971 Janis Joplin

Jess met her self-imposed deadline! Yay! Spend episode 30 with Jess and Paul as they discuss fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), and the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol. Also we finally had that check-in call with our social worker—find out how it went! Email us if you have questions/stories to share about FASD or anything else adoption-related! WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Baby" © 2013 She & Him

Greece was amazing. Paul's subsequent surgery was ... not. But if this year has taught us anything, it's how to roll with the punches! Join Jess and Paul for (a still a little jet-lagged) episode 29. Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "I Wanna Get Better" ©2014 Bleachers

Paul's back from Cali! The move is over! The Greece trip starts now! Join us for episode 28, in which we are way too tired and slap happy! Woo! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com! Music: "Leaving on a Jet Plane" ©1967 Peter, Paul and Mary

Paul is in California for work but Jess is an independent woman who gets stuff done! So, join Jess for this solo episode in which she talks to herself for 40 minutes about lots of stuff—including marketing yourself to expectant parents. Visit https://goo.gl/JkZgFi to check out Sudio headphones and earbuds! Use code WECANDOTHIS for 15% off any purchase AND free shipping worldwide! Music: "One" ©1968 Three Dog Night

In episode 26, Jess and Paul share what they've learned about adopting internationally from South Africa! Thanks to our sponsor Sudio Sweden! Looking for a set of earphones/earbuds that sound AND look amazing? Visit Sudio at https://goo.gl/JkZgFi, and enter code WECANDOTHIS for 15% off and free shipping worldwide. And, as always, email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Africa" ©1982 Toto

We're back! And with some amazing emails, a couple wonky life changes, and a brand new computer! :) Join the conversation! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: "Biggest Part of Me" ©1980 Ambrosia

Since Jess's notes on South Africa disappeared in the Great Laptop Crash of 2018, we're skipping another week. :( But come back next week for a brand new episode! And in the meantime, email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com!

We're back! And so is Jess's computer! In episode 23 we pick up where we left off with Representations in Media and Pop Culture numero dos! Email us at WeCanDoThis [at] gmail [dot] com. Clips: The Avengers ©2012 Marvel Studios Despicable Me ©2010 Universal Pictures The Christmas Prince ©2017 Motion Picture Corporation of America Twinsters ©2015 Small Package Films Music: "The Hard-Knock Life" ©1999 Walt Disney

Hey guys, just a quick update. We're having some computer issues this week and don't have access to our recording and editing software, so unfortunately we'll have to skip this week. :( But we'll be back next weekend with Representations in Media and Pop Culture Pt. 2! Thanks for understanding! xx Jess and Paul

As promised, episode 21 centers around the good and not-so-good portrayals of adoption and foster care in film, books, and television. There's a LOT to discuss on this topic, so we're breaking it up into two episodes. Tune in next week for part 2. Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. Music: The Fosters theme ©2013 ABC Family/Freeform Audio clips: Easy A ©2010 Sony Pictures Dinosaur Train ©2009 The Jim Henson Company A Child of the State TED Talk ©2012 Lemn Sissay