When the way she thought her family would be built, wasn’t the way it actually happened, she found herself at a crossroads. And then she received a phone call that was completely unexpected. Join us in welcoming Heather Avis to The Modern Motherhood Podcast this week as she shares her journey of infertility to adoption to having a child with special needs.
- When Heather Avis learned she was unable to conceive and labeled with “infertility” she and her husband embarked on a much different journey.
- Hear from Heather on when she decided adoption was the right choice for their family.
- When Heather and her husband decided to adopt a child with Down Syndrome they went through a roller coaster of emotion. Hear more about that journey.
- Costco is a profound place. Have you had a Costco moment?
- Hear how Heather balances the extra special needs of some of her children and how she manages it.
- Heather advocates for special needs. Hear more about this journey, the book she just wrote and how this desire grew in her heart.
- Hollen Frazier
- Scoot Over And Make Some Room
- 2dance2dream
- Heather talks about the future when it looks a little different raising kids with special needs.
- How does Heather handle the well intentioned person who tends to bring pity to the party?
- Follow Heather online, Facebook, Instagram
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