juliem7
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Congratulations to the newest family! I have really enjoyed reading your posts Dyna and following your journey which has been filled with so many positive, touching stories. What a great example you all will be to your son!
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I think congratulations are in order for baby Ethan on being loved by so many people! Your birth was with much anticipation. We can't wait for the pictures! To the Merritts and Billie...you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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Needing some extra motivation to get through that stack of paperwork called the "application"?
CLICK HERE if you're a registered member of our Forum... it's sure to inspire!
That link makes me smile as I think of all the wonderful families Abrazo has helped create in my short time being a part of the forum. It has been so much fun to celebrate with all of those I know and only know through the forum. Here's to many more happy families!
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Congratulations to the Chovan family!!!! I have been anxiously checking all day and am so happy for such a wonderful couple and cutie pie little brother. Enjoy your new family member who is gorgeous!
The Pedersen's
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Congratulations to all the new families! What an exciting time!
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Here are some of my Do's (ok that is the teacher in me that I have to phrase a don't into a do to keep it positive!)
-Do start getting your nursery ready to go!
-Do start researching a pediatrician so you have one lined up.
-Do have realistic expectations about what cases you will consider. Do keep your heart open to cases that might not fit your preconceived notions of what would be an "ideal" situation.
-Do spend time with your spouse before AND after baby arrives doing non-baby things. One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is a happy, healthy, loving marriage!
-Do let everyone you know you are adopting so you have a wonderful support system there to cheer you on, to help you through the process, and to celebrate your new arrivals (or arrivals in our case!!).
-Do enjoy putting your profile together and reliving and reflecting on your life. It is a lot of fun if you let it be!
Oh I am sure there is so much more but these are my initial thoughts. Enjoy this wonderful journey:)
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What an exciting week for so many families!! Congratulations on forming your new families!!
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Congratulations Cathy and Brian!!! You all look so happy and I LOVE the name Josie!!! Can't wait to hear how you all are doing:)
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Yea Paul and Fabi!!! We are so happy for you and can't wait to hear all the details!!
Love from St. Louis,
Jon, Julie, Skylar and Elaina!
PS Bring on the pictures!!! He will be wearing an Obama shirt right?!?!
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There are so many good thoughts here. A few ones I want to add...
-Question for those with more knowledge...When BP do not want contact, what are some of the reasons? I wonder if it is like the journey AP take in learning about the benefits of open adoption.... Like Heidi I wonder what can be done to help BP on this.
-We have been telling the twins from the time they were in the NICU that they are adopted and who their birth parents and other extended birth family members (and they met many of the extended members too!). The list gets quite long (in a good way) when we tell them about all the people who love them in this world!!).
-For those of you who have older children, what have been some of your best book resources for you in continuing to tell your children about their adoption? We have the book "20 Things Adopted Children Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew" and have found that very helpful but I am always looking for more resources. What is your favorite?
-I love the list too and think that is very thought provoking (as usual Elizabeth!).
-The idea of framing a photo is beautiful. The twins loving BP and BF, though not together anymore, went to have a photo taken together so we could have it for them. I also treasure the photos we have of them with Jon and me. That is going in a frame too!
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Congratulations on your new baby boy! I love his name!! It is about time there was a 2008 baby
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What wonderful news! I continue to pray for him each day...
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OK I don't know why I can't figure out how to comment on the picture in the gallery... J.C. and Saint you look so happy with Nicolas! I love the Santa hat and look at all that gorgeous hair!! What a wonderful Christmas you must have had!! Many well wishes
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I am so happy for the new family!!! You have been blessed this Christmas!
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We are just back at our hotel to get some phone calls made and to upload pictures to send out! Thank you for your support and prayers as we worked so hard to bring our little ones into our family. Finally, we can welcome....
Elaina Marie and Skylar Patrick
Both are doing amazing and already have such personality. We will keep you posted on everything!
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Saying prayers for all involved!
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Wow...Three new families this week! Abrazo makes dreams come true! Congratulations to all...what a wonderful Thanksgiving you will have
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Wow! Thanks for such a warm welcome. I am so excited that I learned about Abrazo! I can't wait to keep you all filled throughout this process.
PS My husband's name is Jon
He would think it is funny that he is being called mysterious! -
I wanted to introduce myself too...my name is Julie and I have been learning about agencies over the past four months. Today was a big step for me and my husband. I sent off our inquiry packet! I have spent time reading posts on this website and getting a feel for the Abrazo community. I am overwhelmed with how much positive support you all give one another!! This forum was a huge part of our decision to pursue adoption with Abrazo. As I mailed the packet and was watching the lady at the post office print the postage, something strange happened...tears started to well up in my eyes. But the great part was they were tears of excitement and hope that soon we would be parents. After so many years of heartbreak and frustration with infertility, it was wonderful to feel that optimism. Now the anxious wait to find out if we are accepted begins!
Julie
Baby Announcements 2008
in New Arrivals
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What an eagerly anticipated announcement! I couldn't be happy for all four of you! Jessika, you are an inspiration to so many of us. Jonathan and Julie (and of course Jack!) are so lucky to have you in their lives and we are also lucky to share in this with you. God bless you all!