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New Husband Wants to Adopt My Daughter.
Asked by L.S. from Wichita
on April 23, 2009
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Here it goes... To make an extremely long story short, I'll provide the short version.
When my daughter was 8-9 years old, she finally realized how unreliable her ...
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- Sounds like even though the bio dad knows its best, he is having difficulty with it. I'd leave the kids with family or friends for a day or two, depending on how far ...
- First of all, congratulations on having such an open relationship with your daughter and husband, and how wonderful it is that they both want to belong to each other. ...
- Drive the papers to him!!!! Your daughter is worth the effort. Go to his place of employment. Take someone with you that he does not know...less ugly that way. Te...
Private Adoption Question
Asked by K.C. from Salt Lake City
on May 12, 2008
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We have been approached by a woman who wants us to adopt her baby. We don't want to go through an agency. How do we go about adopting privately? Do we need a lawyer? I...
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- I would see what kind of info you could get from pamphlets from womans clinics or planned parenthood. There might be someone you could contact to answer the questions ...
- Get in touch with a lawyer ASAP, one that specializes in adoptions. A lawyer can help you decide where the mother should have the baby, and as all states have differe...
- Hi K., I was approached by a woman as well. She asked me if I would adopt her daughters baby. I met her by volunteering with an animal rescue. My husband and I tried...
International Adoption
Asked by S.K. from Pittsburgh
on February 19, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has ever adopted a child internationally? I am seriously considering it and after doing some research it seems the only thing that is holdin...
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- Children from Ukraine have a high incidence of neglect and also fetal alcohol syndrome. Many times the extent of the damage is not known or shared at the time of adop...
- We adopted from China in 1999 thru Adoptions from the Heart. I cannot say better things about adoption. It gave us a wonderful daughter, and her wonderful (I like to...
- There are pros and cons for every type of adoption - you really have to follow your heart and do what's right for your family. It's sad that the cost is often the det...
Questions About Adoption
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on November 16, 2008
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I have thought for quite awhile about adoption, especially when it comes to foster children. They have less chance at having a family, and it breaks my heart to think ...
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- I am an adoptive mom, and can't say enough positive things about it. That being said, I must warn you that it is an emotional roller coaster ride to get to the goal l...
- Hi J., You said you were still open to thoughts so I just wanted to share with you that my parents were foster/adoptive parents and I have 7 younger adopted siblings...
- I dont know a lot about the process except it can take a very long time! I really just wanted to show my appreciation to you. So many children are in need of homes and...
Seeking Information for Starting the Adoption Process
Asked by L.M. from Boca Raton
on November 16, 2008
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Hi
My husband and I are ready to adopt a child. We are in the beginning stages and could use any information/resources we can get. We are trying to decide betwee...
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- International adoptions can be quite costly. I know someone who adopted a little girl form Russia. The adoption process was completely legal from Russian standards, bu...
- I love this site- it's free but you may have to sign up to read the posts? if so, choose a screen-name that fits (not 'just' your name, like we have here on mamasource...
- Hello L. - From a personal standpoint - I can tell you that there are way too many homeless children here in the U.S. that are desparate for a family. I have been ...
Postpartum Woes Due to Adoption***coping Suggestions***
Asked by T.L. from Salt Lake City
on March 24, 2008
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I knew it was going to be hard giving up my baby even though I also know that its the right thing to do and that he will be close since he was adopted to family. I ha...
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- One thing I had to learn was that it is ok to ask for help. You obviously have a doctor, and I would talk to her/him. Mild exercise can help get you feeling better (...
- I think giving yourself some time will help...also, I have found quite a bit of peace and strength from doing yoga. It's very meditative and introspective, and after d...
- This is a tuff situation and it is normal to be depressed and unhappy. YOU DID WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That is a great sacrifice to put your child abov...
