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Adoption Party Gift or No Gift?
Read all 17 responses: "I have an adoption party in two weeks. One of my girlfriends from high school has adopted 2 kids that are brother and sister, ...
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- Since she already had a shower for both kids then I am assuming this is their coming home party? I would probably take a small gift to the kids just as a welcome home...
- Maybe a gift cert. for a scrapbook or great creative memory book, something they can turn around and make a keepsake with. More for the family than the kiddos. :)
- I would think a gift or gifts would be appropriate, like a baby shower. As for the type of gift, that will vary with the age of the kids.
Unplanned Pregnancy -- How to Tell the Father
Adoption is a wonderful gift and I can't tell you how many deserving ... I would look in the phone book under adoption for a crisis pregnancy center. ...
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- Maybe the way you were talking from your last conversation with him, gave him the impression that you were not interested. Your fear of his up and comming leave could ...
- I would call and tell him now.The sooner the better.This is something that has to be dealt with and is not going to go away.The sooner the better.best of luck to you.
- Hi Damielle. This is tough. I would suggest waiting until boot camp is over to tell him, you'd probably get a better response without the stress. I think that's its im...
Have You Adopted?
The adoption is semi-open which means that we keep in touch through the agency. ... We have an open adoption but she has kinda dropped out of the picture ...
Hoping to Adopt
Read all 9 responses: "If anyone knows of a possible adoption situation...please help my husband and me out. We have been attempting to adopt for over six ...
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- Hello! My name is K.. I have some friends that are tring to adopt also. They have been waiting for quiet sometime. Another friend in Florida, adopted from the church o...
- Well, I was going to suggest the foster care system, but you said you have tried that. My husband and I were relicensed less than three years ago (we've done foster c...
- Hi K., My husband and I have adopted two of our sons through Gladney in Fort Worth. They were domestic adoptions. Sounds like you need to find a good adoption agency...
Salt in the Wounds
The family decided to put the baby up for adoption and she never once mentioned it to ... They have already selected an adoption agency and adoptive family. ...
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- Personally, I'd be upset. Not because they didn't pick you (because I can sort of understand that for the reason your stated), but like you said - because she never e...
- I think you need to look at it from her point of view. Put yourself in her shoes. It was probably something really hard to talk aout with you. For one her daughter is...
- K., I think you are hurt not because your friend did not consider you, but because you want another child. I can't even image what you must be feeling to have to w...
How Do We Adopt a Family Member's Baby?
Do I need to get a lawyer or do we have to involve an adoption agency? ... It would have to be a adoption lawyer . But he or she can help you work out all ...
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- You can contact a lawyer to help you through the process and, more importantly, to make sure that your rights are protected. My understanding of the adoption process ...
- Make sure she gets counseling before any decisions are made to make sure this will be the best decision for her. Having to watch you raise her baby may be harder than ...
- I'm an adoptive mom of two babies and an attorney. :-)You can do it without an agency but you do need to get an attorney for yourself and one for your potential birth...
Looking to Adopt?
Advice on Adoption (Not Private Adoption, Probably Foster Care Adoption) ... I Need Help Finding Legal and Health Services for My Upcoming Adoption ...
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- Alternatives Crisis Pregnancy Center may be able to help as well!
- Hi C., I am probably not of much help here since two of your criteria- a black family in the Denver area- do not apply. But, my aunt and uncle (from Licoln, NE) ha...
- Very simple answer here -- go directly to a church and tell the pastor that there's a baby available. I'll bet he can find you 5 - 20 families pretty quickly, dependi...
Any Experience with Adopting a Child?
Oct 19, 2009 ... Adoption is scary the classes and process are heartbreaking and joyful at the same time You will hear stories of abused abandoned children ...
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- I don't have any experience adopting a child, but a good friend does. She just adopted a little girl from Ethiopia in August. You can try reading her blog, which talks...
- We were a couple who married a bit after most people, as I was a missionary plus my husband and I had never met the right "other half" sooner. Anyway, when we found t...
- WHAT BEAUTIFUL STORIES FROM ALL OF YOU! Just wanted to wish you many blessings in your endeavor to love a child.
Wipe Warmers for Cloth Wipes
Congrats on your adoption! I have a three year old daughter through adoption, ... My daughter did just fine without. Best of luck! Isn;t adoption awesome? ...
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- Congrats on your new bundle of joy. In my opinion...totally NOT worth the money!!! It's not like the wipes are ice cold and it is just another hassle. Remember, you ...
- I bought one for my daughter when she was a newborn and I don't think they're worth it. What I finally started doing was putting the wipes in between my hands to warm...
- Congrats S. =) I personally think they are just another gimmick we truly dont need...I used mine 3 or 4 times & sold it on craigslist. all my gf's said they were a w...
Anyone Have a Teen Son/daughter That Is or Going to Be a Parent?
Sep 28, 2009 ... If you all choose adoption as previously mentioned there are many ... I do not have much advice but if they ever decide on adoption I am a ...
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- My son had a friend that was 15 and had to drop out of school.. he moved with his parents and after the baby was one year old the girlfriend left him.. He is a single ...
- Amy, I do speak from experience I am a teen mom and just know it isn't easy. I am one of the few that ended up being successful but I have to say God made all the diff...
- I do not have much advice, but if they ever decide on adoption, I am a good advocate for it and can share my wonderful domestic adoption story with the both of them. M...
