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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...
Continuing Trying to Conceive or Decide to Adopt
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on February 18, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive a baby for almost a year. I have hypothyroidism, and my hormones fluctuations have been horrible throughout the whole pr...
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- I also think it is up to your and your husband. Only you know what you can handle. I would seek the advice of dr's also. I have heard that stress can make things diffi...
- I highly recommend adoption - my brother and his wife adopted two boys (twins) about 18 months ago and they have been a delight and joy to the whole family. There are...
- Adoption is an awesome thing. If you feel that is a good option, then go for it. It is a long process, so start sooner rather than later. When you say your doctor...
Adoption
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on April 4, 2010
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My daughter is happy six years old girl and I started getting worry on How and
When is the right time to tell her that she is adopted child??
thank you
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- I would do it now, before it becomes traumatic. I am adopted and it seems like I always knew. However, I'm a different nationality than my parents so I'm sure I would ...
- I was adopted and was told at a vry young age (5 or 6) so I would tell her now. I think the iead about reading a book together sounds nice. I just remember 'always...
- Because she is a happy six-year old, why tell her right now. Let her enjoy being a child, without the worry of "Why" I was adopted. What if you tell her and it effec...
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.
Good Adoption Agency?
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on October 24, 2008
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We are considering adopting our next child and would like a suggestion on a good adoption agency around here. If you have any advice or your own adoption experience t...
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- I would highly recommend two agencies depending on what type of adoption you are considering. I personally have two adopted children from Korea through Dillon South...
- It depends on what country you are considering. We have a bio daughter and a son adopted from Russia. I can absolutely recommend our agency - European Adoption Consu...
- Two families of friends have used the Christian Family Care Agency and loved them! Best wishes!
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...
Private Adoption Question
Asked by K.C. from Salt Lake City
on May 12, 2008
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We have been approached by a woman who wants us to adopt her baby. We don't want to go through an agency. How do we go about adopting privately? Do we need a lawyer? I...
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- I would see what kind of info you could get from pamphlets from womans clinics or planned parenthood. There might be someone you could contact to answer the questions ...
- Get in touch with a lawyer ASAP, one that specializes in adoptions. A lawyer can help you decide where the mother should have the baby, and as all states have differe...
- Hi K., I was approached by a woman as well. She asked me if I would adopt her daughters baby. I met her by volunteering with an animal rescue. My husband and I tried...
Step-parent Adoption
Asked by S.S. from Boston
on January 9, 2007
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My husband want's to adopt my 10yr. old. Has anyone done this? How do you go about it? Do you need a lawyer and if so around how much does something like this cost?...
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- My x husband adopted my daughter. I got permission from biological dad. He signed off. This is the easiest and least expensive. AS for child support, if he owes mo...
- A while ago, my uncle was in that situation. His wife adopted his 3 year old daughter. They didn't know where the mother was at that time, so they had to [post a cla...
- S., I haven't done it personally, but I do know that you need two things: a lawyer, and a legal document terminating bio dad's rights. He has to sign it, and if he re...
Seeking Legal Advice on Adoption....
Asked by C.D. from Atlanta
on March 2, 2008
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I have 2 young children from a previous relationship and their biological father has never been around. My now husband would like to adopt them but we have no clue as...
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- yes I can definitely help you call me at ###-###-#### my website is www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/mdegraff email ____@____.com we offer great legal services include adopti...
- Hello! My husband is adopting my son too and its great! all I can tell you (out of my experience) is to see a lawyer. Please call around though. I found the cheapest l...
- You have to contact family court in your area. The process is lengthy. First, they will have to try to terminate the biological fathers parental rights- to do this, th...
Part 2 Question.... Adoption ... Follow up Question to My Last One This Week
Asked by K.C. from Texarkana
on May 13, 2012
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So i wanna start by thanking everyone that offered advice to me earlier this week on the lil boy we were looking to take in. So i have spoken to the mother of the chil...
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- Can you get into see a different attorney sooner like Monday? I would be hesitant to take the child in BEFORE you meet w/the attorney. What if you welcome him int...
- You need to listen. IF this child is a ward of the state you cannot just adopt him. The mother DOES NOT HAVE ANY LEGAL RIGHTS TO HIM. She can ask the child welf...
- If the child is techically in CPS care, it shouldn't cost you as the state will cover the costs. You will most likely have to complete a home study where a social work...
