Adoption
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Has Anyone Considered Adoption?
Asked by H.H. from Wilmington
on August 19, 2009
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Just wondering if anyone has considered adopting another child or if you have gone thru the adoption process? My husband "prefers" for us to adopt our second child (h...
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- That is an awesome thing. Infants are hard to get, but if you get a child any older, you need to know what the child has gone thru up to that point, and be prepared. ...
- I personally would love to but my husband is not ready yet. I have a friend who has 2 biological boys, 2 girls from China, and is in the process of adopting 2 more fro...
- We adopted our daughter at birth. Our situation was slightly different because she was legally our niece but the process is pretty much the same. Everything depends ...
Looking to Become Parents Through Adoption
Asked by L.W. from Tampa
on November 2, 2007
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My son is six years old and asks everyday for a sibling and I feel so bad. I have recently put him in soccer to try and help him meet friends. We have been told by doc...
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- L., I recently saw an Oprah show about a surrogate mom program in India. The Indian moms will carry a baby for moms who can't for various reasons. The fee that you p...
- We adopted twins internationally from Guatemala 2 1/2 years ago. Yes, it was expensive; however, they are our little blessings that I thank God everyday for them!!! We...
- Hi L., Look into Open Door Adoption Agency in Thomasville, Ga. They have a very unique way of looking at things and ONLY want good parents. If they find the right p...
Step Parent Adoption
Asked by I.A. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2008
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I am preparing for my wedding and had some questions about step parent adoption. my fiancee and i have been together for almost 10 years. We have a dtr together but i ...
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- Hi I., My step father adopted me too. Even though the circumstances are a bit different(my father passed when I was 3), I dont think you've got much to worry about. F...
- Wow! I am going through the same process with my Fiance and my 2 yr old daughter. She only knows my fiance as her daddy. We are getting married in June and just receiv...
- It very much depends on the state you live in but you have two things in your favor. 1) the age of your child allows for him to have a say 2) all you have to do (again...
Anyone Have Advice or Knowledge of Adoption?
Asked by A.B. from Kansas City
on March 28, 2009
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My husband and I have both felt called to adopt. I gave birth to a son 20 months ago, and I would like to become pregnant again...eventually:) However, lately I've r...
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- Good Morning A., what an awesome desire you have!! Wonderful information you have been given by the first two mom's also. CPC is one of the most caring places a fami...
- Good Morning A., There is a fabulous organization right there in Olathe called TLC for Children and Families. Their website is www.kidstlc.org. I can get you in t...
- In our extended circle of family & friends, we have several children adopted from all over the world...including here in the USA. The fees ranged from $2000 to almost...
New Husband Wants to Adopt My Daughter.
Asked by L.S. from Wichita
on April 23, 2009
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Here it goes... To make an extremely long story short, I'll provide the short version.
When my daughter was 8-9 years old, she finally realized how unreliable her ...
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- Sounds like even though the bio dad knows its best, he is having difficulty with it. I'd leave the kids with family or friends for a day or two, depending on how far ...
- First of all, congratulations on having such an open relationship with your daughter and husband, and how wonderful it is that they both want to belong to each other. ...
- Drive the papers to him!!!! Your daughter is worth the effort. Go to his place of employment. Take someone with you that he does not know...less ugly that way. Te...
Adoption Books for Biological Child
Asked by A.T. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
We have started the process of adoption. We already have a 5 year old biological son, and need to start the discussion that we are trying to adopt. I would...
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- Have you considered IVF with donated embryos? Just a thought. I don't know what your issues are with ttc but if that is an option, there are alot of people who are d...
- Hi A., I don't feel qualified to answer this question since I have not adopted any children, but I wanted to mention a book called "Devotional Stories for Little Fo...
- Congratulations! You are starting an unforgettable, incredible journey. Sharing the experience with your son will be amazing for all of you. I love the book, "T...
My Ex Wants to See My Kid as a Way of Forcing My Husband to Adopt
Asked by A.M. from Sarasota
on May 15, 2008
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My ex is trying,so he says, to see my daughter through the courts. He hasnt seen her since she was 8 months old. She only knows my husband as her father. He is only tr...
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- A., is your ex listed as the father on the birth certificate? If he is, then he does have rights to visitation. You should contact a lawyer of call the Child Services ...
- My Husband adopted my son. It is the best thing for your child. Especially if he (bio dad) is the nut you make him out to be. TRUST ME it is not worth the fight, you...
- Believe me the child support is not worth it. I wish my daughters dead beat dad would have signed off all his rights. We were married at the time and I still didn't ge...
Is Adoption the Best Thing to Do?
Asked by O.C. from Orlando
on November 19, 2009
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is it the best thing to do be giving your baby up for adoption if you can afford to raise her financially?please help me out my baby for adoption.he is 1week now and i...
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- Children don't get cheaper as they get older. If you are truly struggling and questioning your ability to raise the child now, that isn't going to go away or get easi...
- I have placed a child for adoption and am now a Mother of 3 and I would be happy to be someone you can talk to. I would be able to tell you a little about what you ca...
- Either way, it is definetly a tough decision to make. Only you would know if you are financially able to raise the baby and if not, I do think adoption is a great way ...
Anyone Familiar with Adoption?
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2008
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My husband and I are considering adoption. His biggest fear is being able to bond with the child the way he has bonded with our biological son. Anyone have some storie...
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- i, myself have not adopted children ...but i have MANY friends who have. they ALL say "bonding comes from CARETAKING another human being...NOT from blood ties" good...
- My hubby and I adopted an almost 9-year-old boy just over 2 years ago from a Russian orphanage. He is the answer to my prayers! I cannot imagine loving him any more th...
- Hi L., I have an adopted girl, Jessica who just turned 6. We have had her since she was 4 weeks old. I was unable to have a child of my own so my situation is a littl...
Seeking Adoption Info
Asked by H.H. from Cleveland
on April 19, 2010
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Hello all!
I was wondering if anyone might have any helpful information on beginning the adoption process. My husband and I are thinking seriously about this, but do...
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- Call your local child welfare agency, social services, child protective services, etc...they are different names in every state. Anyway, if you becomne Foster Parents...
- We adopted our middle child, a baby boy, from South Korea. S. Korea has a pretty straighforward process. He was 11 months old when he came home to us. Our agency is...
- I know this isn't local for you, but you may wish to check out The Cradle in Evanston, Illinois (it's a suburb of Chicago). It is a fantastic place for adoption. The...
