Adoption Resources
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Ovaries Are a Mess but Want Kids...
Asked by S.P. from Phoenix
on March 3, 2008
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I have polycystic ovaries-- when I ovulate there is almost always a painful cyste. My youngest is 5 and I feel very strongly that a beautiful little one is supposed t...
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- We are the happy parents of one bio and one adopted child. If you adopt from the public system,it doesn't cost anything. I could write a several volume manual on our...
- Hi S., Just wanted to tell you that REI of Tucson/Dr. Gelety is an awesome RE, imo!! I found that he is one of the more affordable dox here in Tucson.
- Hi S., We adopted our daughter from China almost a year ago and are in the process of adopting another baby from Korea. Since my experience is in International Adop...
Thinking of Adopting a Second Child
Asked by G.M. from Boston
on May 28, 2009
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Hi all. I would love to hear from adoptive parents.
I have one daughter now who is 18.5 mos old. I had an extremely difficult pregnancy (Symphysis Pubis Disorder an...
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- I don't have experience with adoption, but I just wanted to say I think it's wonderful that you are considering this! I often tell my husband that if we had more mone...
- Lenore Z is talking about Wide Horizons for Children in Waltham MA. I have a beautiful, 5 1/2 year old, adopted daugheter from Guatemala. She came home at 5 months old...
- Hello G., First I have not adopted, but have several cousins and friends who have. One cousin adopted a Chinese toddler, and a Mongolian toddler (they were not able t...
Single Mom in Distress...
Asked by S.F. from Austin
on October 3, 2006
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I have an 8 year old boy and have just found out I was pregnant again. I am in no position to have another child. I'm not with the father. He said he would help with w...
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- I get calls weekly from women in your position. I also get all the calls from women who were in your position and now several years later they are dealing with court,...
- S., I can image what a hard decision you are faced with. But there are options to terminating the pregnacy. In my situation I found out I was unable to concieve a ...
- Hey I am S. Duphily you can call me at ###-###-#### after 5:00 I have some great resources for you!
How to Find Long Lost Siblings That Were Adopted
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on March 13, 2012
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Does anyone know the tips on how to reunite with a sibling that was adopted.
My brother and I were separated as children. He got adopted by a great family and I haven...
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- Do you know family name he was adopted by? Have you tried to google his original name and adopted name? Google every combination of what you know. John Adams, John A...
- Don't know the name of them but I know there are websites out there you can list your name and search...and if they come looking too you can reconnect that way as well.
- I'm trying to locate missing alumni for a high school reunion and came across an adoption registry a few nights ago. (I read every single entry for California in the ...
4 1/2 Mo. Need Help Wth Birth Mother, Health for Myself and My Dtr.
Asked by X.E. from Los Angeles
on July 28, 2009
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i tried to call churches but all priest are on vacation. one priest told me there's nothing too do. i've talked to my birth mther to feed dtr. healthy food fm grocery...
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- I was wondering if you have perhaps thought about adoption. i am a little confused by your question (are you adopted yourself) so maybe it is time for some soul search...
- Wow you have a lot going on right now! Im not sure I quite understand why you dont qualify for help, you are not working, so you should qualify for something. Your c...
- Dear X., I see you are in West Covina. Are you in an apartment or house? How do you pay for that? I was thinking, if you have no other place for help and need ...
Seeking In-depth Knowledge of IVF W/little Egg Production
Asked by S.D. from Boston
on June 19, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
My best friend just had her 5th IVF attempt. The Dr's are telling her they will try one more time, but say it's pretty much not going to happen becaus...
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- HI S., My husband and I went through infertility treatment at UMASS in Worcester, and then went on to RSC- Reproductive Science Center in Lexington. I had a very p...
- It's ridiculous that she is being treated this way - it is disrespectful and disheartening. Where is your friend located? I had great infertility treatment. There i...
- It sounds like maybe she should go to another fertility center. Or, if she's ready to consider other options for starting her family, I highly recommend domestic adopt...
Seeking Single Adoptive Moms or Dads
Asked by L.R. from New York
on April 14, 2009
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I would really love to chat with single moms and/or dads who have adopted a child either infant or toddler. Am researching for daily routines, how you manage as a sin...
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- Hi. I am not a single adoptive mom.. but I am an adoptive mom. I have many friends who are single and have adopted..mostly from Korea and China. We all have used Ho...
- Hi L., I am a single adoptive mom- I adopted my son at birth domestically last fall. I would be happy to chat or email with you. My email is ____@____.com. N.
- Hi L., Although I'm not an adoptive mom, I'm a single Mom by choice and was also 37 when I ultimately made the decision to go forward. Please contact me privately if...
Looking for a Non for Profit to Give My Used Formals To
Asked by H.R. from Kansas City
on September 8, 2007
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Hello I have heard of several projects for low income girls for prom and homecoming and would love to give my formals from college to a group who could use them but am...
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- I do not know of an agency, but you might try calling some of the high schools and talking to a counselor. They may know of a girl whose parents can't afford to buy h...
- there is a cancer shop in Olathe called the discovery shop I believe. I bought my wedding dress from them wonderful organization it is on 151st street and Ridgeview
- Midwest Foster Care and Adoption Association (MFCAA--mfcaa.org), a not-for-profit organization supports families who care for KC area foster children as well as those ...
Baby of the Homeless Family
Asked by E.V. from Phoenix
on April 17, 2012
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When I arrive here, I learn that US doesn't have orphanage but you have foster system. But, they say that many foster homes are closing and also not all families want ...
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- Planned Parenthood has resources that could help her. They can help her with prenatal care and can help get her in touch with agencies that can help her and her baby t...
- There is a mess of different resources. I wish it was more organized because the system looks completely different from region to region. So far as the pregnant ho...
- To know: - The waiting list to adopt an infant is YEARS long. - Because of the huge wait, even though it's illegal, many people 'sell' their infants to adoptive ...
Unplanned Pregnancy...Everyone Is Unhappy
Asked by J.P. from Pensacola
on April 12, 2012
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Hey Mamas,
I posted a couple of days ago about possibly being pregnant. I went to the dr., and found out I def am pregnant. I have a 15 month old right now. My b...
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- I would seek out a counselor/therapist to help you decide what to do. The other posters have set out your options. If you can't afford or don't qualify for private t...
- It sounds like possibly your bf of 6 months may end up walking out on you. I hope you have the courage to consider adoption. Feeling alone and terrified when you alr...
- You need tons of help from your mom until the children can stay in a daycare full time and you can work. In time, as they become more independent, you'll be able to ha...
