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Seeking Advise/personal Experience with Adoption
We had checked into international adoption but have relatives & friends who .... Next question: Donor Egg Vs. International Adoption Vs. Domestic Adoption ...
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- Another adoptive mom here. I adopted my daughter from Russia as well. She was 28 months when she came home and has been a delight. I love Russia and the people ...
- Hi, L.. I am the adoptive mother of two very amazing little girls. The great thing about adoption is, these children were created for you just as if you had given birt...
- Hi L.: I have two close friends who were not able to have children of their own so they opted for adoption. One of them adopted in Mexico and the other one in Guatema...
Looking to Become Parents Through Adoption
We talked with our church about it and they said the only thing they recommended was try an adoption agency. We looked into International adoption and that ...
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- L., I recently saw an Oprah show about a surrogate mom program in India. The Indian moms will carry a baby for moms who can't for various reasons. The fee that you p...
- We adopted twins internationally from Guatemala 2 1/2 years ago. Yes, it was expensive; however, they are our little blessings that I thank God everyday for them!!! We...
- Hi L., Look into Open Door Adoption Agency in Thomasville, Ga. They have a very unique way of looking at things and ONLY want good parents. If they find the right p...
Any Experience with Adopting a Child?
Oct 19, 2009 ... I am VERY interested in doing this, and am (I think) most interested in international adoption, but am at the very early stages of looking into it. ...
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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.
Seeking Your Help for Adoption
The down-side to international adoption is that the babies are often a bit older - in Russia they will likely be at least 6 months old due to state ...
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- My husband and I adopoted a beautiful girl 3 years ago and it was wonderful. We live in a different state but we adopted from AIM adoptions in Houston Texas and it d...
- S., First of all my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine wanting and not being able to have children. I have a friend who lives in Japan and they are in the process...
- I am so happy you are choosing adoption.I know how frustrating it can be. Childrens social services in slc emailed me a couple of days ago. they are looking for parent...
Adoption
I am an adoption professional and have worked in the field for neary 14 years doing both domestic infant adoption and international adoption. ...
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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...
Re: Adoption Options & Infertility
We wre looking at International and domistic adoption but its tooo much money. .... I highly recommend Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA) in ...
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- First let me say my heart goes out to you. My first daughter we conceived with just a little help. My second one we tried invitro and that failed then we had to go t...
- Have you considered private adoptions? My husband and I adopted our boys as newborns right from the hospital in 1998 and 1999. One birth mom found us through an attorn...
- Have you checked into Foster care? I know many people have done this and have ended up adopting the children placed w/ them for relatively little money (Just court cos...
Considering Second Child: Adoption or Biological?
We did an international adoption. Many countries like you to adopt in order so if ... It can take 12-18 months to do an international adoption depending on ...
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- Hi M., First of all, congrats on your lovely daughter. In response to your questions: I don't think it would be hard for you to adopt as you can provide a good life fo...
- Hi there, First of all, I want to say how lucky you are that you seem to have such a nice life with a supportive husband. I, too, am 44 years old. I am a single mom, ...
- I can't help you with questions #2 or 3 (though my friends with two have all said it is a bit harder, but definitely NOT twice as hard as having one). But as for your...
Adoption
I did a TON of research on domestic and international adoptions. (both of ours were here in Denver - babies taken home from the hospital) ...
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- I guess i have the same question. Private or CPS (state)? Ive just begun my process of adopting a sibling group of 5 through the state. If you have any questions, let ...
- are you looking into open adoption or private?
- T., I haven't posted about Adoption on this board before, but I am an adoptive mother of 2. Both of my experiences were amazing and, from start to finish 2 month p...
Good Adoption Agency?
If you are considering international adoption, there is no need or benefit in choosing a local agency. It's all about an agency's contacts and reputation on ...
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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!
Fost to Adopt
My husband and I adopted 2 wonderful children (ages 6 and almost 5) from Guatemala about 3 and a half years ago, so I am a big fan of international adoption ...
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- I am currently in the adoption stage of the foster to adopt program with Luzerne County Children and Youth. As with any state agency they have their good and bad side...
- Foster to adopt is one of the greatest needs in Pennsylvania. The program costs you ZERO dollars to do. You get support $ to help you pay for the additional cost of ha...
- I briefly looked into foster to adopt a couple of years ago, but as mentioned earlier there is no guarantee that you will be able to adopt the child. I know there are...
