US Adoption: Older Child
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Adoption
Asked by T.B. from New York
on April 3, 2010
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Have a wonderful family. . . a loving husband and an daughter who we adopted from birth. But, I am turning 40 this week and seeing some of my friends about 7 family m...
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- We started trying just before I turned 30. To make a very long story short we adopted our son through an agency at the age of 39. After a year or two I kept getting ...
- Dude, 40 is the new 30. If you want another baby/child then there is one out there for you waiting. :)
- You are a mom and you want another baby. If you can adopt, do it. I am now wishing I had done that as I waited and waited to have another baby and never did. So if you...
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 T.E. from Philadelphia
on August 17, 2010
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Ok Moms I know this is an odd question but I have no one to give me objective answers. I am the mother of a ten year old girl who is spoiled rotten by her grandparent...
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- Consider adoption for the sake of the baby, not just to appease your daughter. Are you capable financially, physically and emotionally to care for the child and give i...
- I could not give up a child b/c another child is telling me what to do. Who is the adult in the situation? You are. Please think long and hard before you do anythin...
- No way do you let the 10 yr old dictate what you decide to do with this baby! Yes I think you should listen to her opinion but don't let her nor your family make the d...
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...
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 ...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Adoption Party
Asked by T.M. from Pittsburgh
on November 11, 2009
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Has anyone ever been to an adoption party? What are some appropriate gift ideas?
A little more information, the children are ages 1 and 3. thank you for the help l...
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- If the child being adopted is a baby, treat it like a baby shower. Anything necessary of fun for a baby would be appropriate. If it's an older child, maybe something...
- A friend of mine recently became grandma to 2 adopted children. She told me her son treated the adoption days as birthdays. I personally would take age-appropriate t...
- Is the adoption a newborn or an older child? An adoption party is the same (kinda) as a baby shower. If its a newborn, anything for the baby or the parents. If its f...
International Adoption
Asked by T.R. from Clarksville
on January 1, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to adopt domestically for over a year. We are now looking into other options such as international adoption. We are currently think...
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- Both Southeast Christian & Highview Baptist Churches are HUGE Adoption advocates and have tons of resources available. Give one of them a call!
- I don't know if you have thought about fostering to adopt but that is a great option. It only costs you the price of a lawyer to make it final. There are children in...
- Steven Curtis Chapman started this foundation after his adopted daughter was tragically/accidentally killed: http://members.shaohannahshope.org/site/PageServer?page...
Adoption Information
Asked by B.S. from Raleigh
on June 22, 2008
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Hey there everyone!! I was wondering if anyone had any experience with adoption? My husband and I are thinking about adopting through the fostor care system and if any...
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- Dont adopt just to give your son a little brother..that is no reason to adopt.If you and your husband are serious about adopting then get any and all information about...
- Hi B., I friend of mine adopted 2 kids through "foster to adopt" program in Harrnett County, as far as I know prosses was fast, and they did not pay anything.They are ...
- Hi B., My husband and I adopted a beautiful little boy 10/02/06, he was a domestic adoption here in the states. We actually got to be there for the birth, I was in th...
Adoption Agencies
Asked by L.B. from Washington DC
on October 31, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
One of my close friends has decided to start a family and I am so happy for her. But she has been looking on the internet for adoption agencies and has s...
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- My husband and I adopted both of our sons as infants through the domestic program at Gladney Adoption Agency. I will tell you that not all agencies are the same. You...
- Friends of ours have adopted two children through the Gladney Adoption Center, which is located in Fort Worth, TX. From what I know, they have an excellent reputation...
- When I was considering adoption, I talked to Bethany Christian Services. I really liked them at least from a birth mother standpoint, but I have know that several peo...
