US Adoption: Preschooler
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Adoption
Asked by K.B. from Washington DC
on October 13, 2010
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We have had the little guy since he was 9 weeks . He is going to be 3 . We have known his father since 2nd grade. The mothers rights have been terminated and the fathe...
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- We have "Gotcha Day" at our house. We celebrate on the day Judge Finifter signed the papers with family and VERY close friends (not a big shindig) to make it somethin...
- Your child is young as are those of other responders, and you seem to be saying you have just technically finalized the adoption process, so a small very close friends...
- i would simply tell him that sometimes the stork gets the wrong address the first time. i like the forever home theme. my mother was adopted K. h
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 in U.S. or Guatemala
Asked by H.A. from Chicago
on February 21, 2011
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Hello-
We are wondering if anyone has answers on the cost and time line process of adoption in the U.S? We would be looking for a newborn to 6months. We currently hav...
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- Guatemala is closed and won't reopen back in the USA due to corruption there an not complying with the Hague agreement. There are many ways to explore international...
- Guatemala is closed for all foreign adoptions due to rampant corruption. We used Sunny Ridge - they are not too far from you in Bolingbrook. They hold monthly inform...
- I have been there. I have adopted 2 children from Korea.. and it was great experience. I checked America.. but they have two many rules.. like that parents can come ...
Thinking About Adoption
Asked by J.P. from Lakeland
on August 14, 2008
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This is really hard for me to even ask or think about this, but My husband and I are thinking about adoption. I am 28 weeks pregnant. I lost my job and times are rough...
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- J., I understand the difficult decision and the heart break it involves. What you are not being credit for is that giving up a child so they may have a better life ...
- Hi J.! Now does not sound like a time when you should be considering adding another to the growing family. I would think that it would be best for you & your Husba...
- J., I know this is an extremely difficult decision...as it should be, and I know you are already thinking about the gravity making such a huge decision would make ...
Question About Adoption
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on August 6, 2011
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hello ladies, how are we all on this saturday evening??? so, i have always wanted to adopt a child. we have been blessed with 3 wonderful sons. i would like to someday...
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- I live in MO and have adopted. There are several types. You can foster/adopt from Missouri Division of Family Services, and this is for free. You don't pay anything...
- My parents gave me no indication that it cost a lot, nor did are one friend who adopted. I never actually asked them how much cause it would have been kinda awkward j...
- Yeah I think it may vary between states. What I'd do is try to look up info online or contact an adoption agency or attorney that specializes in adoption to find out t...
Help. Our 3 Year Old Wakes up Every Night at Either 12, 2 or 5 Am!
Asked by E.L. from Syracuse
on February 14, 2008
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Hi. I am at wits end. Our 3 year old wakes up EVERY night and will not go back to sleep unless someone sleeps with her. We have tried the 'crying it out' deal but she...
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- You may think I'm nuts BUT I've seen this before..... Adopted from China? Extra shots? Lots of shots at a time? Most shots still have thimerosol in them. Your regu...
- I am a proud mother of my 7 year old, I can say that I've been in your shoes. My lil one was the same way, I can try to say here are a few things that you may want t...
- Hi E., My 4 year old has been having the same separation issue. We are going on our fifth night of him sleeping in his own room. On the first night, I laid with him i...
Adoption Questions
Asked by L.P. from Terre Haute
on October 16, 2007
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I'm considering adopting a child and it would be a single mother adoption. I would love to receive advice from others who have adopted, either individually or as a co...
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- Hi L., I myself have never adopted so I don't realy have any information for that. However I am a single mom of 3 children. and until my oldest daughter was 8 I was...
- I am a single mom. I had my daughter in Jan. It is hard, but it is definitely worth it. I work full time and take her to daycare. Which is 200 a week. I am sure you co...
- I am not single, but like someone else said, marriage brings problems, too. I have always wanted kids, so I understand why you are thinking of adoption. We talked abou...
Adoption Party
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on March 23, 2011
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My niece is adopting a girl that is 2 years old. She is having an adoption party. My question is do you buy the parents a gift? Do you buy the little girl a gift? ...
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- Think "baby shower" but the gifts should be for a 2yr old instead of a newborn (clothes, toys, bedroom supplies, diapers if she is not yet potty trained, gift cards, e...
- What about a family membership to the zoo or a childrens museum?
- Speaking as an adoptive parent even though mine was an infant the child is still new to the family so the family will need things for her. If she is still in diapers ...
Adoption Advice
Asked by V.K. from Wichita Falls
on April 19, 2009
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Hello Moms! Let me start by saying that we have a beautiful almost 7 year old daughter that came to our family by the way of adoption so we are familiar with the whol...
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- Just be prepared to possibly have some problems for awhile. A toddler may of been in afoster home or several, had issues with real parents and then been taken away etc...
- V., You have gotten many replies with good advice. I just wanted to add that we, too, are in the process of adopting a toddler, who is part of a sibling group t...
- try www.pathway.org that is the agency we are using to foster to adopt. They are great!
Adoption
Asked by S.B. from Columbus
on November 4, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I wanted to ask you guys if anyone knows anything about adopting. My husband and I have been talking about it, but I don't know were to start or wha...
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- my friend went through a wonderful adoption agency here in indianapolis. if you email me directly i can get you the information. ____@____.com
- Are you thinking of international adoption or domestic adoption? They each have a different set of joys, problems, and paperwork. We adopted both of our children int...
- I don't know where you live,but if you are intersted in adopting here in the states, I recommend you contact Kirsh and Kirsh. They are not cheap, but you are more li...
