Save the date for the 2018 BirthMom Buds Retreat!
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Monday, October 9, 2017
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
First Quarter 2017 Newsletter
The newsletter for the first quarter of the year is now available for your viewing pleasure. Check it out here.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Fundraising for the 2017 BMB Retreat
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016
BMB of TN
BirthMom Buds is very pleased to announce our newest
chapter: BMB of Tennessee.
Let me introduce you to Lexi, who will be running the BMB of Tennessee chapter.
Let me introduce you to Lexi, who will be running the BMB of Tennessee chapter.
“My name is Lexi Allen, and I am a birthmother from Knoxville,
Tennessee. I placed my son in a private, closed adoption 12 years ago. I walked
my journey as a birthmother completely alone for 10 years until I found
BirthMom Buds. The support, love, and empowerment I have received since being a
member of this organization has helped me tremendously. I only wish it hadn’t
taken me a decade to find these amazing women. Therefore, I am starting a
chapter of BirthMom Buds in Tennessee in order to provide birthmothers of all
walks of life with the support that I wish I had received much sooner.”
For now, there is a private Facebook group and once there is some interest, live meet ups will begin. Send us a private message on Facebook or email Lexi for more information.
For now, there is a private Facebook group and once there is some interest, live meet ups will begin. Send us a private message on Facebook or email Lexi for more information.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
2016 BMB Retreat Recap
We had an amazing time at the 2016 Birthmom Buds Retreat from April 29th-May 1st in Charlotte, North Carolina. This year's theme was Sole Sisters: Never Walk the Journey Alone. Every table decorated at the retreat represented a different kind of shoe. It was definitely loved by the ladies witha BIG shoe space in their closets!!
We kicked things off with a Mixer on Friday night at the NC Music Factory where we caught up, ate barbecue, and played "Minute to Win it"! All of the ladies were separated into two teams and one at a time, each team had to send one person up to complete against one from the other where they played ridiculous games for 1 minute against each other. I felt bad for the people in the next room because we were definitely NOT quiet, haha! It was hilarious and a lot of fun!
Saturday morning, we kicked the day off with an activity in which a stack of cards was passed around the room, with each card having a different shoe. Each lady picked out a shoe that she believed represented her the best. We all then went around the room and explained why we chose the shoe we did. Next, we headed out into our breakout session! This year, Amy Schumaker led a session titled, "Identifying your Support System". Betty Phillips taught others some helpful strategies she has used to get through the holidays. Jennifer Abbe shared how vision boards helped her picture her future and helped others make their own boards to be a reminder of their dreams and goals for the future. Leah Outten and Amy Schumaker led a discussion with others on adoptions down the road to help navigate topics such as relationship changes and maintaining boundaries. After breakout sessions, we moved on to craft time where everyone made their own ...yes....shoes!! Next, we all moved to a yummy italian bar complete with salad, garlic bread, and two different kinds of pastas.
We started the afternoon portion of the day with a balloon release where attendees wrote a prayer, wish, or dream for their child on a slip of paper, tied it to a balloon, prayed, and then released it. Leilani shared a devotion she wrote describing the different friends in your life and relating them to different types of shoes. Amy Schumaker, fellow birthmom, shared her story. Next, local adoptive mom, Ginny Chole and her daughter, Lindsay Smith (also an adoptive mom) spoke beautifully, sharing their hearts and love for the birth moms of their children. I can personally say that everyone in that room was touched by their words.
We then watched the 2016 slideshow Coley created and afterward held the candlelight ceremony. We ended the day, by announcing the 2016 Buddy of the Year. Congratulations to Leah Outten!
That evening, we went to Mellow Mushroom for dinner as a group. This was a time in which we reflected on the weekend, laughed, and got to know more about each other! We ended the festivities on Sunday morning with a bittersweet farewell breakfast.
We want to take a moment to thank everyone who played a part in making this year's retreat a success. Thanks to all the birth moms who attended, the sponsors and contributors who helped pull off this event, and the many people who donated items for our gift bags. Special thanks to Melanie Mosberg, our event coordinator.
This event would not have been possible without each of you!
We kicked things off with a Mixer on Friday night at the NC Music Factory where we caught up, ate barbecue, and played "Minute to Win it"! All of the ladies were separated into two teams and one at a time, each team had to send one person up to complete against one from the other where they played ridiculous games for 1 minute against each other. I felt bad for the people in the next room because we were definitely NOT quiet, haha! It was hilarious and a lot of fun!
Saturday morning, we kicked the day off with an activity in which a stack of cards was passed around the room, with each card having a different shoe. Each lady picked out a shoe that she believed represented her the best. We all then went around the room and explained why we chose the shoe we did. Next, we headed out into our breakout session! This year, Amy Schumaker led a session titled, "Identifying your Support System". Betty Phillips taught others some helpful strategies she has used to get through the holidays. Jennifer Abbe shared how vision boards helped her picture her future and helped others make their own boards to be a reminder of their dreams and goals for the future. Leah Outten and Amy Schumaker led a discussion with others on adoptions down the road to help navigate topics such as relationship changes and maintaining boundaries. After breakout sessions, we moved on to craft time where everyone made their own ...yes....shoes!! Next, we all moved to a yummy italian bar complete with salad, garlic bread, and two different kinds of pastas.
We started the afternoon portion of the day with a balloon release where attendees wrote a prayer, wish, or dream for their child on a slip of paper, tied it to a balloon, prayed, and then released it. Leilani shared a devotion she wrote describing the different friends in your life and relating them to different types of shoes. Amy Schumaker, fellow birthmom, shared her story. Next, local adoptive mom, Ginny Chole and her daughter, Lindsay Smith (also an adoptive mom) spoke beautifully, sharing their hearts and love for the birth moms of their children. I can personally say that everyone in that room was touched by their words.
We then watched the 2016 slideshow Coley created and afterward held the candlelight ceremony. We ended the day, by announcing the 2016 Buddy of the Year. Congratulations to Leah Outten!
That evening, we went to Mellow Mushroom for dinner as a group. This was a time in which we reflected on the weekend, laughed, and got to know more about each other! We ended the festivities on Sunday morning with a bittersweet farewell breakfast.
We want to take a moment to thank everyone who played a part in making this year's retreat a success. Thanks to all the birth moms who attended, the sponsors and contributors who helped pull off this event, and the many people who donated items for our gift bags. Special thanks to Melanie Mosberg, our event coordinator.
This event would not have been possible without each of you!
Thursday, March 31, 2016
First Quarter Newsletter
The 1st Quarter Newsletter for 2 016 is now available for your viewing pleasure. Check it out here!
Friday, February 26, 2016
Slideshow Photos Needed
Each year BirthMom Buds creates a slideshow featuring our
members and our members’ children. The slideshow debuts at the BirthMom
Buds Retreat and then is on the website afterwards. The slideshow is
made to a different meaningful song each year, is a touching look at our
members and their children, and is always a favorite among many of you.
We are looking for the following types of photos:
• Pregnancy pics
• Hospital photos
• Photos of you and your birth child if you are in an open adoption
• Photos of your child
• Photos of older birthmothers in reunion
• Photos with birthdads are good too!
• Triad photos – adoptive parent(s), birth parent(s), and child
Basically, send us your favorite photos and we will choose what fits the song and story line. We will use at least one of the photos that every person sends and more as they pertain to the story line. High resolution photos are best.
If you send us your pictures you are giving us permission to use them. It’s your responsibility to OK the use of your child’s pictures from their adoptive parents. Once you email them to us, we will respond letting you know we have received them. If you don’t hear from us in a couple of days after submitting your photos, it probably means that we did not receive them so please check in with us.
Please email photos to birthmombuds@gmail.com and put “slideshow pics” in the subject line. Also, please put your name, your child’s name, your child’s age, and adoption type, and any other pertinent information regarding the people or what’s going on in the photos you are submitting.
Check out past slideshows to get a feel for what types of pictures we like to use:
A Birthmother’s Love (2006)
A Birthmother’s Wish (2007)
A Birthmother’s Hope (2008)
Never Alone (2009)
You’ll be in my Heart (2010)
A Beautiful Goodbye (2011)
Dream Big (2012)
It’s Not Easy (2013)
See You Again (2014)
No One Said It was Easy (2015)
Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2016.
We are looking for the following types of photos:
• Pregnancy pics
• Hospital photos
• Photos of you and your birth child if you are in an open adoption
• Photos of your child
• Photos of older birthmothers in reunion
• Photos with birthdads are good too!
• Triad photos – adoptive parent(s), birth parent(s), and child
Basically, send us your favorite photos and we will choose what fits the song and story line. We will use at least one of the photos that every person sends and more as they pertain to the story line. High resolution photos are best.
If you send us your pictures you are giving us permission to use them. It’s your responsibility to OK the use of your child’s pictures from their adoptive parents. Once you email them to us, we will respond letting you know we have received them. If you don’t hear from us in a couple of days after submitting your photos, it probably means that we did not receive them so please check in with us.
Please email photos to birthmombuds@gmail.com and put “slideshow pics” in the subject line. Also, please put your name, your child’s name, your child’s age, and adoption type, and any other pertinent information regarding the people or what’s going on in the photos you are submitting.
Check out past slideshows to get a feel for what types of pictures we like to use:
A Birthmother’s Love (2006)
A Birthmother’s Wish (2007)
A Birthmother’s Hope (2008)
Never Alone (2009)
You’ll be in my Heart (2010)
A Beautiful Goodbye (2011)
Dream Big (2012)
It’s Not Easy (2013)
See You Again (2014)
No One Said It was Easy (2015)
Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2016.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Thinking of You!
As birthmoms, we are all aware of how tough this time of year can be so please remember to be kind to yourselves and realize it's okay to reach out for support! If you need to talk, don't hesitate to reach out to us at 1-855-4mybbud.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, today and always.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
2015 BirthMom Buds Slideshow
Each year we create a slideshow featuring our members and their children. The slideshow debuts at our retreat and then it is online afterwards for everyone to enjoy. You can check out this year's slideshow here.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Friday, May 8, 2015
New Newsletter
The 2nd Quarter 2015 Edition of the newsletter is now available for your viewing pleasure. You can check it out here.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
1st Quarter 2015 Newsletter
The First Quarter Newsletter of 2015 is now available for your viewing pleasure. Please check it out here.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
2015 Slideshow Submissions
Each year BirthMom Buds creates a slideshow featuring our members and our members’ children. The slideshow debuts at the BirthMom Buds Retreat and then is on the website afterwards. The slideshow is made to a different meaningful song each year, is a touching look at our members and their children, and is always a favorite among many of you.
We are looking for the following types of photos:
• Pregnancy pics
• Hospital photos
• Photos of you and your birth child if you are in an open adoption
• Photos of your child
• Photos of older birthmothers in reunion
• Photos with birthdads are good too!
• Triad photos – adoptive parent(s), birth parent(s), and child
• Pregnancy pics
• Hospital photos
• Photos of you and your birth child if you are in an open adoption
• Photos of your child
• Photos of older birthmothers in reunion
• Photos with birthdads are good too!
• Triad photos – adoptive parent(s), birth parent(s), and child
Basically, send us your favorite photos and we will choose what fits the song and story line. We will use at least one of the photos that every person sends and more as they pertain to the story line. High resolution photos are best.
If you send us your pictures you are giving us permission to use them. It’s your responsibility to OK the use of your child’s pictures from their adoptive parents. Once you email them to us, we will respond letting you know we have received them. If you don’t hear from us in a couple of days after submitting your photos, it probably means that we did not receive them so please check in with us.
Please email photos to birthmombuds@gmail.com and put “slideshow pics 2015” in the subject line. Also, please put your name, your child’s name, your child’s age, and adoption type, and any other pertinent information regarding the people or what’s going on in the photos you are submitting.
Check out past slideshows to get a feel for what types of pictures we like to use:
- A Birthmother’s Love (2006)
- A Birthmother’s Wish (2007)
- A Birthmother’s Hope (2008)
- Never Alone (2009)
- You’ll be in my Heart (2010)
- A Beautiful Goodbye (2011)
- Dream Big (2012)
- It's Not Easy (2013)
- See You Again (2014)
Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2015.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2015 BMB Retreat
The 2015 BirthMom Buds Retreat is quickly coming up! It will be Friday, May 1, 2015 - Sunday, May 3-2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Additional details and more information for the 2015 BMB Retreat are now can be viewed here.
We're also currently accepting sponsors as well as donations of items for door prizes and goodie bags. If you are interested in contributing, please email BMB.
You can also make donations via our Go Fund Me page here.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
4th Quarter 2014 Newsletter
The 4th Quarter edition of the BirthMom Buds Bulletin is now available for your viewing pleasure. You can check out the newsletter here.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Save the Date - BMB Retreat 2015
Mark your calendars!
Also, we're looking for members to serve on various retreat planning committees. If interested, please email us!
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
2014 Slideshow Submissions
Each year BirthMom Buds creates a slideshow featuring our members and our members' children. The slideshow debuts at the BirthMom Buds Retreat and then is on the website afterwards. The slideshow is made to a different meaningful song each year, is a touching look at our members and their children, and is always a favorite among many of you.
We are looking for the following types of photos:
• Pregnancy pics
• Hospital photos
• Photos of you and your birth child if you are in an open adoption
• Photos of your child
• Photos of older birthmothers in reunion
• Photos with birthdads are good too!
• Triad photos – adoptive parent(s), birth parent(s), and child
• Pregnancy pics
• Hospital photos
• Photos of you and your birth child if you are in an open adoption
• Photos of your child
• Photos of older birthmothers in reunion
• Photos with birthdads are good too!
• Triad photos – adoptive parent(s), birth parent(s), and child
Basically, send us your favorite photos and we will choose what fits the song and story line. We will use at least one of the photos that every person sends and more as they pertain to the story line. High resolution photos are best.
If you send us your pictures you are giving us permission to use them. It’s your responsibility to OK the use of your child’s pictures from their adoptive parents. Once you email them to us, we will respond letting you know we have received them. If you don't hear from us in a couple of days after submitting your photos, it probably means that we did not receive them so please check in with us.
Please email photos to birthmombuds@gmail.com and put “slideshow pics” in the subject line. Also, please put your name, your child’s name, your child’s age, and adoption type, and any other pertinent information regarding the people or what's going on in the photos you are submitting.
Check out past slideshows to get a feel for what types of pictures we like to use:
A Birthmother's Love (2006)
A Birthmother's Wish (2007)
A Birthmother's Hope (2008)
Never Alone (2009)
You’ll be in my Heart (2010)
A Beautiful Goodbye (2011)
Dream Big (2012)
It's Not Easy (2013)
A Birthmother's Wish (2007)
A Birthmother's Hope (2008)
Never Alone (2009)
You’ll be in my Heart (2010)
A Beautiful Goodbye (2011)
Dream Big (2012)
It's Not Easy (2013)
Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2014.
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