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Trying to Conceive a Girl
Sep 8, 2009 ... I would still like to have a girl, but I guess we'll have to adopt since I chose to have that one remaining tube tied at delivery. ...
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- I can tell you what worked for us. The first time we just wanted a child so we timed intercourse with ovulation and got our boy. The second time I really wanted to t...
- Obviously it's not foolproof, but get a book on the Shettles method. It explains why you're more likely to conceive a girl depending on ovulation--you will have an eas...
- ADOPT!! :) we've got two precious incredible, beautiful, charming girly-girls. both adopted, and we got to choose! we chose the gender, the bm chose us. and a pri...
Looking to Adopt a Puppy/dog
Read all 6 responses: "We've decided it's time to add to our family and want to adopt a puppy or older dog from a local shelter.
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- We adopted our dog Wiley from the Boulder Valley Humane Society. He was a clearance puppy - adopted once already and brought back, due to aggression. Every experience ...
- Hi C.! We adopted our Beagle about 4 years ago from the Longmont Humane Society. They were great and allowed for us to walk him outside by the Boulder Fairgrounds. ...
- Hi C., I have adopted from both and have had good experiences. Here are some of the differences that you might want to consider: * Timing - the animals tend to be i...
Seeking Advice on International Adoption Agencies
Read all 15 responses: "My husband and I have recently decided to adopt internationally. We're looking specifically at Ethiopia right now but are ...
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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.
New Boyfriend Wants to Adopt Once We Marry
Read all 21 responses: "I would like to know what the law says about adoption if the biological father is not named on the birth certificate.
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- If the father has no contact with the child for more than six months, he can be considered to have abandoned the child or you can just ask him if he would be willing t...
- A friend of mine went through this last summer. Her daughter's biological father had never seen her daughter, never been a part of their lives at all. When she marri...
- I am pretty sure that even if the bio father is not listed on the birth certificate if you know who he is that he needs to sign away his parental rights so that there ...
Adopt a Family Christmas Program
Read all 6 responses: "Does anyone know of a church or charity that sponsors an adopt a family Christmas program on the North side of Chicago?
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- I did this though Volunteers of America a few years ago when I lived in the state of Oregon. Their site might have info.
- CEDA Northwest - ###-###-#### I adopt a family through a social services agency in Arlington Heights called CEDA. They'll send you the info. about the family, but yo...
- Hi C., You could check with St. Cyprian's Food Pantry (Irving Park Rd. and Nagle). The Food Pantry serves Chicago's zip codes 60707, 60630, 60634 West of Central, 6...
My Future Husband Wants to Adopt My Son
Read all 9 responses: "My son's biological father has not been in the picture since I was 3 months pregnant, his name is not on the birth certificate.
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- This very same thing happened with my little brother!! (Now he is 23) Since there was no name on his birth cert. My step mother and dad went into the court house whe...
- Hi A., Definitely get a family law attorney. I wish I knew one to recommend.
- Yes, the biological father has to give us his rights. Your son cannot have your future husband's last name until he is officially adopted (if the biological father ag...
Foster Parenting and Adoption
Read all 19 responses: "My husband and I have been trying to concieve our 2nd child for 4 years now without any success. We have also tried some infertility ...
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- My husband and I adopted 2 children from Costa Rica 18 years ago and it was a wonderful experience. Adopted children are going to have issues to deal with but so do bi...
- Hi there. I don't know much about foster to adopt. But I was adopted when I was 2 months old. My adoption was a domestic closed adoption. I have located my birth paren...
- We were foster to adopt parents for about six years. The main difference between foster to adoption and regular adoption is that as long as the child is considered a f...
Looking for a Small Dog to Adopt
Read all 6 responses: "We have been looking for a chihuahua or dutchhound or any other small dog. We are cheking several shelters nearby but only ...
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- Hey E.! check out operation kindess, they have small dogs for adoption Best Wishes, D. R. Richardson, TX
- try richardsonhumanesociety.org - they are a good group too with foster homes vs. shelter dogs.
- Most definitely agree to contact Operation Kindness. I just rescued and brought there 2 small dogs who need good home and they are very nice organization to support. ...
Looking for Good Family Cat
usually petsmart/petco have cats you can adopt. they usually have pretty good histories on if the cat is good with what age chilgren, other pets... Helpful? ...
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- usually petsmart/petco have cats you can adopt. they usually have pretty good histories on if the cat is good with what age chilgren, other pets...
- We have just an orange and white tabby cat that is wonderful. He doesn't bite, but is playful. Whatever you do, don't get one that is Siamese or even part Siamese. ...
- I don't think any breed in particular is good with small children over another breed. It really depends on each cat's personality. My cat looks very similar to my in...
Adopting from the Ukraine
Read all 10 responses: "Hello Mamas!! My husband and I have been seriously considering adoption for our third and final child. I spent over six months in ...
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- I don't know if you have an adoption agency yet, but we were considering international adoption at one time. Our agency was America World. Their website is www.awaa....
- We adopted our son from Russia in 2006. He was nearly a year at the time, but I understand that most children from Ukraine available for international adoption are cl...
- Hi L., All I can say is keep you eyes wide open. Ask around. I had friends that adopted a boy from Russia when he was about three, I think. Anyway, he had A LOT of em...
