Kailey Birkeland's guest appearances

Kailey Birkeland

Untethered Podcast

Custom Made Kid

Laura Butler

Mattye Woodcock

Gina Cox

Ellen Ortis

Kendra Golden

Amy Metz Williams

Stephie Predmore

Abbie Phillips

Kristi Bush

OwlTail

It's been 11 years since Kailey and her husband, Dru, married and quickly began the process of trying to grow their family.  But as friends and family around them saw their dreams of children becoming a reality, Dru and Kailey did not.  Infertility reared its ugly head and the couple found themselves going down the rabbit hole of unsuccessful infertility treatments.  Exhausted and longing to be parents, Dru and Kailey decided together that biology wasn't what was important, God's plan was.  They began to consider and pray about the adoption process, ultimately deciding it was the right direction for them.  After about a year of working with an agency and not being selected, through a friend of a friend, Dru and Kailey ended up being introduced to a birth mother. The adoption of their daughter, Evie Rose, revolutionized their family and, more importantly, increased their faith in God's perfect plan.  As Kailey would be the first to tell you, she would do it all again to have what they have now.  "Cheers to Plan A!" she says. "That was always His plan A for us."  In today's episode, we hit on a lot of things!  Kailey talks about their journey through infertility to adoption, her belief that biology is going to be a part of their story, too, and we discuss how sometimes when God seems to be ignoring our heart's desires, He is at work doing something much bigger.   To connect with Kailey, you can find her on instagram @kbirkeland.  You can also hear Dru's vocals on a powerful worship song, Jesus You Alone, by Highlands Worship. (https://music.apple.com/us/album/jesus-you-alone/1451973701?i=1451974192) Get in touch: connect {at} custommadekid.com or engage using the hashtag #custommadekidpodcast Learn more: www.custommadekid.com Music : Fresh for the Summer by PALA | Licensed through Soundstripe All rights reserved | Custom Made Kid™ Foundation | www.custommadekid.com

It's been 11 years since Kailey and her husband, Dru, married and quickly began the process of trying to grow their family.  But as friends and family around them saw their dreams of children becoming a reality, Dru and Kailey did not.  Infertility reared its ugly head and the couple found themselves going down the rabbit hole of unsuccessful infertility treatments.  Exhausted and longing to be parents, Dru and Kailey decided together that biology wasn't what was important, God's plan was.  They began to consider and pray about the adoption process, ultimately deciding it was the right direction for them.  After about a year of working with an agency and not being selected, through a friend of a friend, Dru and Kailey ended up being introduced to a birth mother. The adoption of their daughter, Evie Rose, revolutionized their family and, more importantly, increased their faith in God's perfect plan.  As Kailey would be the first to tell you, she would do it all again to have what they have now.  "Cheers to Plan A!" she says. "That was always His plan A for us."  In today's episode, we hit on a lot of things!  Kailey talks about their journey through infertility to adoption, her belief that biology is going to be a part of their story, too, and we discuss how sometimes when God seems to be ignoring our heart's desires, He is at work doing something much bigger.   To connect with Kailey, you can find her on instagram @kbirkeland.  You can also hear Dru's vocals on a powerful worship song, Jesus You Alone, by Highlands Worship. (<a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/jesus-you-alone/1451973701?i=1451974192" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/us/album/jesus-you-alone/1451973701?i=1451974192</a>) Get in touch: connect {at} <a href="http://custommadekid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">custommadekid.com</a> or engage using the hashtag #custommadekidpodcast Learn more: <a href="http://www.custommadekid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.custommadekid.com</a> Music : Fresh for the Summer by PALA | Licensed through Soundstripe All rights reserved | Custom Made Kid™ Foundation | <a href="http://www.custommadekid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.custommadekid.com</a>

Episode 2 | Hurry Up and Wait | Kailey Birkeland

My friend Kailey has hit several highs and lows on her journey to grow her family over the last 10 years, and in this conversation, she shares about the different mental and physical roadblocks she had to break through in order to pursue the path that God has for her. Kailey’s trust in God as she continues to walk down this road is inspiring, and I’m so excited to share her story and perspective with you. If there’s something you’ve been waiting for in your life, and the wait has gone on and on, I pray this episode will help you wait with patient expectation as you rest in the truth that God is moving on your behalf. If you have friends or family who are experiencing infertility, Kailey will give you ideas along the way to help you support and encourage them well.   Connect with Katie • IG: @katieleevogel and @untetheredpodcast • katieleevogel.com   Connect with Kailey • IG: @kbirkeland and @cheerstoplana_adoption_   Mixing and Editing: Luke Vogel Music: Adam Wesley

My friend Kailey has hit several highs and lows on her journey to grow her family over the last 10 years, and in this conversation, she shares about the different mental and physical roadblocks she had to break through in order to pursue the path that God has for her. Kailey’s trust in God as she continues to walk down this road is inspiring, and I’m so excited to share her story and perspective with you. If there’s something you’ve been waiting for in your life, and the wait has gone on and on, I pray this episode will help you wait with patient expectation as you rest in the truth that God is moving on your behalf. If you have friends or family who are experiencing infertility, Kailey will give you ideas along the way to help you support and encourage them well. Connect with Katie • IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/katieleevogel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@katieleevogel</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/untetheredpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@untetheredpodcast</a> • <a href="http://www.katieleevogel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">katieleevogel.com</a> Connect with Kailey • IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kbirkeland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@kbirkeland</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cheerstoplana_adoption_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@cheerstoplana_adoption_</a> Mixing and Editing: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lukevogel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke Vogel</a> Music: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/j.adam.wesley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Wesley</a>

Waiting to Be a Mama - Kailey Birkeland