melissamerritt

Adoption reimbursement would have been wonderful!!

Paid leave would be wonderful. In my school district teachers do not get paid maternity leave much less adoption leave. We are told to schedule our pregnancies or in my case adoption around our six week break in the summer.

Congrats!! Prayers going up for the birthfamily.

Congrats!! I can't wait to see pictures of your two together.

Of course Mary Helen. If I am not privy to the secret.....I hate secrets.

I hate secrets. I can't wait to see who will be adding another stocking on the mantle this year.

Time for another hint....please????

Yay!! Can't wait to see who is going to enjoy a early Christmas gift.

Congrats! Hold on tight to that little 5lb bundle because before you know it he will be a preteen, trust me I know.

Glad it is finally behind you!

So happy for everyone!!! I know Joseph is going to be a wonderful big brother!

So happy for this little guy!

So happy for all!!! Enjoy your stay in TX!

Wow! I wasn't expecting this announcement today. I was thinking you had another week. Congrats to all! So happy for big brother!

I am sure your family will love to be your guinea pigs. My husband just mentioned last night that I don't bake goodies like I use to, I guess that was his hint.

Hoping today is a new day for you Mari!

So sad, praying for all. Elizabeth is this the Jill that use to be active on the forum?

Congrats! Such a great announcement. Praying for this brave birthmom.

Congrats! Enjoy your time in TX with your newly formed family.

Saying prayers for you Mari.

That would be amazing!

Ohhhhh thanks!

Hi Katie and Matt, Welcome to the forum! You will find this place a wealth of information. We first found Abrazo in May 2002 when we attended their orientation. We were matched in August and took placement in November. We came back "home" in November 2007 and were matched in January. Our son was born in June 2008. We wanted to work with Abrazo because they were the only agencies we talked to that did open adoptions. Some of the agencies skirted around the idea but after attending our first orientation we knew that Abrazo really did it. Abrazo also felt like family from day one. After our first placement, we looked elsewhere but in the end we knew Abrazo was were we most comfortable.

Congrats to the newest family!

Oh I can send you a video message. LOL!