Motherbirth

Heather always desired to be a mom. When she was unable to have children biologically, she and her husband decided to embark on the emotional process of adoption after deeply considering IVF. The couple now have three adopted children, two who have Down Syndrome. Heather shares her emotional motherhood journey, how she raises children with different abilities and what it feels like to receive three miracles. Heather was so completely vulnerable in this conversation and will make you think deeply about your own experience of motherhood, how to step outside of your comfort zone, and how to support families around you that look different than your own. Expectful is a guided meditation app for each stage of the motherhood journey — you can sign up for an exclusive one-month free trial here! In This Episode: ● Why she decided to adopt over the IVF process ● The checklist of what prospective adoptive parents are willing to accept ● The decision to adopt a baby with multiple health concerns, as well as Down Synd