Last time we spoke to our favorite reality ‘Guncles’ they
just became dads to (now 2 year old) Simone and launched their very own
company, Marque Communications. So, they clearly have been mastering a
whole lot of multitasking and just keep adding to their plate.
We wanted to share their latest venture with you M.O.Ms as it embarks on it’s
1year anniversary and during a month where we need to encourage your voice to
be heard about the importance of adoption and all that it embraces.
November is National Adoption Month and Bill and Scout have
certainly opened their hearts and hands to guide people in all areas of
the adoption process and to help them overcome their obstacles with their
mentoring service, Hold My Hand.
“From tips on how & where to
start the adoption process or utilizing social media to connect with a
birthmother, to helping decorate and furnish the nursery” Bill
and Scout will ‘hold your hand’ through it all.
They are true masters of multitasking
and can certainly guide before, during and after the adoption process so that
those involved can Master it All especially when they bring home their new
little one!
More from the dads:
Q: What should all prospective adoptive parents understand
about the process?
Everyone's journey to adoption is different. For some people
the process is very short, for others, the journey takes much longer. We've met
several people who are friends and all going through the adoption process at
the same time. We're constantly reminding them to not compare each other's
journey's. Our journey took about a year and a half. We have some friends whose
journey was a short 6 months. It's key to remember that your baby will find you
and in the time it's supposed to take. We've met families who waited 3 1/2
years to finally become parents. (a good rule of thumb is that open adoptions
normally take 18-24 months from starting the paperwork).
Q: What is the one piece of advice you wish someone told you
when you started your adoption process before/for Simone?
The adoption process overall can be a very fun, bonding
journey. We found that many of our friends wanted to jump in and help out.
Unless there's a specific reason to keep your journey private, we suggest at
the beginning of the process, having a dinner party with a group of your best
friends and start signing people up to help out based on what they have to
offer. Most people have a "handy" friend, who can help with baby
proofing. A friend who is good with social media and computers, to help set up
your website and social media accounts. A friend who is good with photography
is great to help with the photos you'll need for your website and brochure
(Dean took all of our photos!) Our motto is - Let everyone pitch in. It's
overwhelming enough - Let your friends and family pitch in and help out!
Q: You both clearly have figured out (&
quickly) how to manage and balance life as parents with work, each other,
and so much more, how would you guide new parents into this role especially
after going down such a long journey to get there?
We find that most adoptive parents we speak with are so
excited to finally BE parents, that there's no stopping them. We remember to
take time to relax and enjoy as well. We're not the type of family who has a
plan for every second of the day. We make sure to take the time to just enjoy
each other!
Last question, so….would you go down the adoption road
again? (and soon?)
Yes - Most definitely :-)
dads Bill & Scout with daughter Simone!
We are so glad we could celebrate Hold My Hand and
hope that all those continuing with their journey through the adoption process
find comfort in knowing that Bill & Scout who have gone through adoption
are also mentors for others traveling down this road as well.
Happy National Adoption Month and please visit/contact the
‘Guncles’ for a little hand-holding, you’re not alone here!
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