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Seeking Advice on International Adoption Agencies
Asked by S.C. from Phoenix
on April 27, 2008
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My husband and I have recently decided to adopt internationally. We're looking specifically at Ethiopia right now but are considering other countries as well. What I d...
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- I would check out Hope Worldwide International. I have a number of friends who have adopted through this organization and they say wonderful things about it. They are ...
- I have two sets of in-laws currently in the process of adopting through America World Adoption (www.awaa.org), which is a Christian organization. This is the same age...
- We are using Childrens Hope International to adopt from Ethiopia and I love them... I have also heard good things about Gladney.
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...
Please Tell Me Your Adoption Story
Asked by P.D. from Dallas
on March 29, 2008
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My husband and I are just in the talking stages of adoption. We are really not in a position financially to consider an overseas or even regular private adoption. Ho...
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- Hi P., I grew up in foster care and didnt get adopted till i was 15. I am no 20 years old. I know alot about adoption and CPS. There are lots of children who nee...
- Best of luck to you in your adoption plan. I had always wanted to adopt as a young child. I told my husband I could not marry him unless we adopted children. I did my ...
- Oh P., My daughters were both adopted. When we found out we could not have biological children, I was devastated. My whole life all I ever wanted to be was a wife a...
Seeking Your Help for Adoption
Asked by S.P. from Appleton
on February 5, 2008
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My husband and I are looking to adopt. We have been dealing with some "unexpalined" infertility issues for the last seven years and have decided to try brining a child...
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- My husband and I adopoted a beautiful girl 3 years ago and it was wonderful. We live in a different state but we adopted from AIM adoptions in Houston Texas and it d...
- S., First of all my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine wanting and not being able to have children. I have a friend who lives in Japan and they are in the process...
- I am so happy you are choosing adoption.I know how frustrating it can be. Childrens social services in slc emailed me a couple of days ago. they are looking for parent...
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...
Anyone Done a Domestic Adoption?
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on January 28, 2011
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Hey moms,
My husband and I would like to consider domestic adoption to add to our family. Have any of you had experience with this? Where to start? How it works? H...
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- Hi there - I am currently on an adoption waiting list with www.adopthelp.com. They have a very short average wait time - six months. I live in Wheaton, IL, but they ar...
- hi there, i have not adopted but i am an adoptee! I think it is an amazing decision for you to make. My only advice would be to keep it a closed adoption. Mine was ...
- We adopted through an agency in Texas. First of all I would decide if you want an open or closed adoption. Most agencies, now days, do open adoptions. This means yo...
Open Adoption Info
Asked by S.H. from Eugene
on July 6, 2008
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I am a first time Grandmother to a 5 1/2 mo. darling Grandson. My daugter has not bonded with this little guy and it is time to check into open adoption even though i...
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- I have a friend who has 4 children by open adoption. She would be happy to chat with you. You can email me for her contact info. I also have a friend from church who ...
- Hi S., Adoption is a huge step but I commend you for thinking about open adoption. I am an adoptive mother to a 19 month old son who came to us through the miracle ...
- There is a family waiting out there for this little guy. Do you belong to a church where there may be a family waiting for a baby to adopt? My sister and BIL have al...
Seeking Advise/personal Experience with Adoption
Asked by L.E. from Albuquerque
on July 19, 2009
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My husband and I have always been interested in adoption. We are not currently ready, but I know the process is long, and I want to be as informed as I can be. We're...
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- Another adoptive mom here. I adopted my daughter from Russia as well. She was 28 months when she came home and has been a delight. I love Russia and the people ...
- Hi, L.. I am the adoptive mother of two very amazing little girls. The great thing about adoption is, these children were created for you just as if you had given birt...
- Hi L.: I have two close friends who were not able to have children of their own so they opted for adoption. One of them adopted in Mexico and the other one in Guatema...
Seeking Information for Starting the Adoption Process
Asked by L.M. from Boca Raton
on November 16, 2008
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Hi
My husband and I are ready to adopt a child. We are in the beginning stages and could use any information/resources we can get. We are trying to decide betwee...
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- International adoptions can be quite costly. I know someone who adopted a little girl form Russia. The adoption process was completely legal from Russian standards, bu...
- I love this site- it's free but you may have to sign up to read the posts? if so, choose a screen-name that fits (not 'just' your name, like we have here on mamasource...
- Hello L. - From a personal standpoint - I can tell you that there are way too many homeless children here in the U.S. that are desparate for a family. I have been ...
Surrogacy and Adoption Advice
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on October 14, 2008
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It seems that my husband and I are having to consider surrogacy and adoption more seriously recently. I am looking for any advice on both...especially surrogacy. I hav...
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- My cousin and her husband adopted their son through the Cradle in Evanston and they had a very good experience. Good luck to you and your quest to become a mom!
- Hi A.! I am so saddened to hear of your challenges with carrying a child of your own. I seriously would love to help you and your husband realize your dream. I have...
- Hi A., My husband and I adopted our little guy last year using The Cradle in Evanston and we cannot say enough wonderful things about them!! We decided to do an in...
