Adoption
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Step-Parent Adoption - How to Get the Process Started?
Asked by N.W. from Portland
on November 3, 2010
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I am researching how to go about starting the adoption process for my husband to adopt my son. I have made tons of calls and looked online to find out information or ...
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- Speaking from experience, in Oregon... Good luck! That said... determining the need for a lawyer depends on the circumstances. In my case, we only needed a paralegal...
- You need an attorney to do this right. I would not use an online free form. There is exact language that must be included and it varies by state. It could be as litt...
- We did a step-parent adoption about 14 years ago and an attorney was necessary. We also had to get a home assessment done by a social worker and go to court to get it ...
Adoption and Feeding??
Asked by T.R. from Clarksville
on March 9, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I am very excited to say the we are very close to getting a little girl next month. If all goes well and the Birthmother continues on the current plan, ...
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- Maybe try Avent bottles? they have soooo much other stuff to go with them (sterilizers, breast pump, sippy cups, etc.). These bottles worked well with my middle child ...
- I don't have any info to share with you T., since my kids are all teens now. I do want to congratulate you though on the up-coming arrival of your second child! Best W...
- T., I don't have much advice about formula or bottles (we used similac and playtex drop-ins) but I did want to wish you the best of luck. We are doing the same ...
Adoption Health question-Charcot Marie Tooth
Asked by W.T. from Dallas
on May 23, 2010
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We are in the domestic adoption process and have been in contact with a potential BM match. The BM herself is adopted and may have Charcot Marie Tooth syndrome. She ha...
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- While this is 100% your decision, you are asking for opinions, so I am offering mine. We are in the process of adopting our second child who is due in 4 weeks. The bir...
- I am 42 years old and have CMT and am also adopted and I can't imagine my mother not "choosing" me to be her daughter because of a small muscle/nerve disorder. I am so...
- This must be a difficult time for you... on the cusp of expanding your family while considering the risks associated with doing this. I don't have experience with this...
Deciding Between Only Child, Adoption, or Trying Again After Miscarriages
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on December 2, 2008
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I need some advice. I have a four year old son who is a great kid. I am so thankful for him. However, I miscarried several times before having a successful pregnanc...
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- You'll find alot of us had multiple miscarriages.... it's very hard to go through and only you can decide. I had several miscarriages in a row and then 3 babies i...
- I struggle with this too. We are going to keep trying as long as it is not dangerous for me, and so far, it hasn't been. We lost 2 before my daughter and 1 after so ...
- I feel for you and agree with the previous posts. I have had 12 misscarrigaes myself, they were all early ones, but still hard so I really do feel your pain. It took u...
Advice Needed on Open Adoption Done 16 Years Ago.
Asked by M.G. from Albuquerque
on August 4, 2007
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16 years ago when I was a minor I entered into an open adoption with my step parents. The agreement was that I would be an intregal part of my babys life & my baby wou...
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- Usually even if an adoption is "open," it is still up to the adopting parents to decide when and how much interaction there is between the mother and child... But I d...
- ask them for a copy of the papers. that way you are not going behind their back and they know. for all you know it may not have been a legal adoption, just some paper ...
- there has to be a legal copy where ever the adoption was filed. your able to recieve a copy. also i would consider gettinga lawyer and fight for visitation rights. hav...
Pregnant with 4Th child...considering Adoption. Any Advice?
Asked by T.R. from Columbia
on June 20, 2007
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I'm 5 1/2 months pregnant with my fourth child and do not have the financial or physical means to support and love this baby the way it deserves and am most likely gon...
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- My goodness girl, please, please email me, i'm going to give you my email address thru a private message. I want to help you and share my experience with you. I am m...
- First of all, I applaud you for wanting to make sure this baby has everything he needs. This is a very had decision to make. I don't know much about adaptions but ba...
- T., My husband and I adopted a beautiful baby boy from an agency called Gladney. (www.gladney.org) They are located in Texas but do adoptions all over the country. T...
Seeking Adoption Information in the SW Fort Worth Area
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on November 10, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
My husband and I have been looking into adoption. We requested information from Gladney but the cost is somewhat prohibitive. Have any of you moms out...
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- Try Focus on the Family at 800-232-6459. They just sent a letter looking for loving parents to help with adopting. I don't know what they can do. I know they don't hav...
- I would try Catholic Charities in Dallas. I believe they also have an office in Fort Worth but work primarily out of the Dallas office. I have worked with them was a...
- Hi Mussette, My husband and I are working with the Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth. They do foster-to-adopt programs. They host an informational session once/month. ...
I Need Help Finding Legal and Health Services for My Upcoming Adoption
Asked by T.L. from Salt Lake City
on March 11, 2008
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I am due the 25th of March and have decided to give this child up for adoption. I am going to place him with my aunt and uncle who can not have children of their own ...
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- Although I do not have any advice for the legal or medical aspect I would like to give you a big hug from across the miles. Your choice to give up your baby takes a lo...
- I too do not qualify for state medical assistance, but try CIHC. They will give you places to go that will give you free medical care. Or call 211 for other financia...
- I am interested in the responses because my cousin is interested in adoption.
Adoption Resources
Asked by P.L. from Chicago
on July 24, 2007
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I am looking for any and all information regarding adoption. Can any of you share your experience with me?
Thank you
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- A friend of mine runs this: www.theadoptionconsultant.com I support, educate and advise families going through the adoption process. If you are considering adopti...
- Hi P., I am a mom and an adoption specialist. I do both domestic and international adoptions for a social service agency in the city and suburbs. I would be happy to ...
- We have three adopted children all adopted with the help of The Cradle in Evanston. We love the Cradle. They are amazing at educating both adoptive parents as well a...
Adoption vs Conception
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on January 6, 2010
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My DH and I have decided to have another baby. Neither of us can decide if we should conceive or adopt. What are everyones opinions?
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- Greetings K., This is an awesome decision to make. We are the parents of 5 children, 4 by birth and 1 that was a foster child that never left home! We have raised...
- I have 3 stepsons, and I don't feel like I "missed" anything. I consider them my own. I think fostering and adopting are wonderful. =) I do have one comment for yo...
- Well, I guess you may want to ask yourself how soon you want to add a new addition, while conceiving a child takes plenty of long and uncomfortable months many times r...
