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International Adoption - Looking to Hear from Those Who Have Done It
Asked by C.L. from Salt Lake City
on September 17, 2010
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Hello! Thanks in advance for any information you can give me. I have two beautiful boys but would love a little girl as well. Short of major scientific intervention,...
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- I don't know a lot about this process. I head Ethiopia is the fastest and cheapest. The downsides are that you probably won't know a lot about the history of the c...
- I wouldn't discount your social system and local church-based agencie. Lutheran Services, Catholic Services, and your county services may be good places to start. Th...
- WE adopted thru international adoption and it was so wonderful for us that I want to tell everyone to do it! However, we ended up with an infant we were able to visi...
Adoption
Asked by J. from Tampa
on September 19, 2010
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Looking for any insight, personal experiences, references, or advice in regards to adoption. My husband & I already have a son and we had been trying for over 3 years ...
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- I haven't adopted a child, so I'm sorry I cannot give any insight in that respect, but I was adopted as an infant and I feel like it was the best gift ever...2 gifts a...
- Yay for adoption! :) We are in a similar situation...after my son was born 2.5 yrs ago, I had to have a hysterectomy. We have just now started the adoption process ...
- I am in a similar situation, however, I am going the fertility treatment route. I have one son who is 4yo that was conceived on my 1st try of IVF. Prior to that, I had...
International Adoption
Asked by S.K. from Pittsburgh
on February 19, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has ever adopted a child internationally? I am seriously considering it and after doing some research it seems the only thing that is holdin...
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- Children from Ukraine have a high incidence of neglect and also fetal alcohol syndrome. Many times the extent of the damage is not known or shared at the time of adop...
- We adopted from China in 1999 thru Adoptions from the Heart. I cannot say better things about adoption. It gave us a wonderful daughter, and her wonderful (I like to...
- There are pros and cons for every type of adoption - you really have to follow your heart and do what's right for your family. It's sad that the cost is often the det...
Adoption
Asked by T.M. from Detroit
on December 15, 2008
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My husband and I are looking to adopt, and wondering if anybody knows of a good adoption agency. We are planning on adopting through the state. From what I have read...
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- Hi T.. There is a very good adoption agency right here in Midland. The organization is called Adoption Option Inc. and you can read about the organization and get th...
- My friend, Amy Zauel, works for Family Adoption Consultants. Their website is http://www.facadopt.org/ Amy is super wonderful and their agency is very effective and ...
- My mother and my aunt were both adopted through wayne county catholic services. They both applied for passports recently and WCCS worked wonders with helping them get...
Adoption
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on March 11, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I needed some advice. My husband has a brother back in India, who does not have children and is having problems conceiving. We are married for almost 6...
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- That is the craziest thing I have ever heard of. I don't know much about the Indian culture, but I could never conceive a child out of love with my spouse and just han...
- Dear S., I am an adoption professional and have worked in the field for neary 14 years doing both domestic infant adoption and international adoption. I also do pri...
- Hi S., Absolutely do NOT agree to give up a child. I talked to psychologist on this topic because my sister was not able to conceive a child. The psychologist expla...
Adoption
Asked by A.W. from Washington DC
on November 25, 2010
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Hi - I am looking for some advice and information on adoption. My husband and I have two wonderful (biological) kids, but I have always wanted a third. The other day...
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- We have been home with our daughter from Ukraine for one month now. We have two biological children ages 8 and 5, and our daughter is 3. There is an adjustment period,...
- My parents had a biological child and were told my mother should not carry another child. They wanted another so they applied for adoption. A few years later they got ...
- Soooo glad you're thinking about adoption! Adoption is an incredible experience in itself and you end up with an adorable child to love and nurture! In the meantime, y...
Adoption???
Asked by P.A. from Houston
on December 5, 2007
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My husband and I have a dilema. I am 43 abd he is 37. We have a 4 1/2 year old who we adore! However, we would both like to have another child. I have recently discove...
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- I would think if it this way... if God truly doesn't want you to have more kids, I don't think an adoption agency is going to overrule Him! If He doesn't want you hav...
- P., I can certainly understand your dilemma here. My only advice here is to be sure that whatever happens - make sure that you are BOTH comfortable with that decisio...
- Hi, P.... I completely understand your "misgivings" about adoption. One thing I noticed, though, was that you say you would like to adopt a child "of the same race"...
International Adoption vs Domestic Adoption
Asked by H.J. from Spokane
on May 16, 2011
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Alot of people have their own opinion on adoption and whether its right or wrong to adopt from another country. My husband is in the military and it always saddens him...
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- We adopted a 9 month old from Russia in 2002. He came with alot of emotional issues. Somehow I thought if you get them "early enough" you could avoid that, not so. ...
- International adoption gathers criticism from some people because it takes a child away from their natural-born heritage and culture. Some countries won't even allow i...
- I know numerous people who have adopted. Most are international, but I know a few domestic. My Aunt and Uncle adopted a little boy from India when he was 4 and he is...
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...
Donor Egg Vs. International Adoption Vs. Domestic Adoption
Asked by K.L. from Los Angeles
on May 20, 2008
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I am a 44 year old mother of two. We would very much like to add another baby to our family, but unfortunately I am too old. After much research, I find I am left wi...
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- Hello, If you want any information or have any questions on adoption please feel free to contact me. I'm a social worker for an adoption agency and would be happy t...
- Domestic adoption is only long and difficult if you want a white baby. There are many minority babies/children without homes. This is just as sad Russian babies with...
- Adding another mouth to this already overcrowded world via invitro seems a bit much for me. Your ability to procreate is no longer and, in following with the natural ...
