<div>Welcome to 2024!  In this massive two-parter episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discuss Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave and Transitions.  When do you take adoption leave? Are there any benefits to help? What made Paul cry?  We answer listener questions as well as delving into our emotional memories.  Find out in Part 1 of this double episode!  We also mention @Notafictionalmum on intagram  </div><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2241785/open_sms">Send us a Text Message.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241785/support">Support the Show.</a>

Transitions - PART TWO - Knowing Me, Knowing You

The Adoption Podcast, Made by Queer Adopters.&nbsp;Your hosts Sam, Paul (husbands and parents to their adopted son), and Andi (adoptive Dad to two children), invite you to join them in a safe space where everyone is welcome, LGBTQIA+, solo adopters, straight couples considering adoption or people who have adopted!&nbsp;This podcast honestly breaks down the adoption and EP process, SEND, and life after adoption. This podcast covers the hard times, the good times and does it all with a touch of humour and a whole lot of facts.&nbsp;Joined by guests from the adoption world to discuss everything adoption related. From that first initial thought, right the way through to becoming parents and beyond!Find us on Instagram: @My.2.Dads.and.Me&nbsp;