Miller & Delaney's Mom
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Congrats on all the new babies!
Laurie, I am with you I can't remember who posted about this a few weeks ago but I do remembder someone did.
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Welcome Alyssa,
I am happy you got out of Galveston! We are in Katy and staying the storm out. I will keep us all in my prayers, this storm is very scary.
As for you queston about your mom. I think one thing that would help is if she meet the parents you choose for your baby. I have contact with my daughter's birthgrandparents and I love the stories they share with me. Plus my children just have more grandparents than other children. If your mom could see your child with the parents you chose and have continuing contact that might make her more supportive. I know in the begining with our daughter's case the birthfathers mom didn't want birtjhmother to place but after she met us her attitude changed.
I hope this helps some!
Be Safe
Jennifer
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My parents and sister are VERy supportive of all we have been through. But Doug's family is a whole other matter. We have heard many times that our children are not real family so Doug's sister's children will get everything worthh family value.
At Delaney's birthday party a month ago Doug's grandma came and walked in and asked which one is Delaney? And the worst part is she lives 15 minutes away and only sees the kids for speacial occasions (like birthdays and Christmas). I have learned to deal with them by ignoring them all the time. I let Doug talk and deal with them. I only said one thing to Doug grandma and nothing to his mom at Delaney's party, it seems so strange to me that his family is like this but what can I do. His mom goes on to tell me all the time how bad of a mom I am and how we shouldn't put up with the birthparents (good thing she doesn't have a say).
My family is so opposite, when a case came up this past fall I called my mom and asked her how much cash she could let us borrow and without hesitation she said as much as we need! If the same thing happened with Doug's mom we would be lectured on how we have enough kids and we should just be happy and no to any money. My parents welcome Amanda and Stacy into their lives the same as we do, they understand the importance of openness.
Any advise on how to deal with Doug's family??
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Angie,
We dedicated (baptized) Miller when he was 4 months old and we finalized when he was 9 months. With Delaney we had her finalization on friday and her dedication on sunday of the same weekend, she was 6 months old.
I think it is a personal choice and it depends on the case. If you have a legal risk you might want to wait until it is no longer legal risk. With Delaney it was in no way a legal risk but our church only does dedications certian times and that weekend just happened to be our finalization weekend. Her birthmom came for her dedication it was very nice. I will look around but there is somewhere on the forum about this...
> The Abrazo Forum > Homestead > Abrazo's Chapel Potluck> Spiritual Enrichment
Hope this helped
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Elizabeth,
You know we are always ready to add some more blue to our family. Just in case you need us
After having a boy and a girl, I think a boys are easier. Miller is louder and more rough but he loves mommy so much
Delaney is such a little diva. She threw a fit recently because Doug was putting on her shirt and she didn't want to wear it (at 2). She gives the dirtist looks you can imagine and to top it off she is hard headed. The pluses with girls; they love their daddy so much, you get to buy all those cute clothes (that puts a hole in your wallet) and they are so caring.Now I know every child is different but in our two Miller is easier (could be he is older). In our family we only need one princess and more princes to look after her.
Something cute Delaney is doping now, she is asking for a baby Lincoln (thats the name we have picked if we have another boy). Maybe she knows its time?
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That is Great news!! God is Awesome!
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Congrats Paul, Michelle and Chloe!! We are so happy for ya'll! Share more info on your newest member please. I would love a new family photo!
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Just wanted to chime in on this topic. When we were filling out the applications we had the same thoughts as most of you. I think we put that minor handicaps or correctible we would be willing to accept.
When we got our call about Miller we were told that he had 2 extra didgets, one on each pinky. I could have cared less, our son was there waiting for us. We went the next morning to pick him up and we saw his little extras and we thought ok... That same day we went to lunch with his BP and she asked us many times if it was ok that his fingers were like that. I think she thought we wouldn't love him if he wasn't perfect (which he is so perfect). We reassured her that we had no problems with his fingers. On our first doctor visit, the doctor tied string (stiches) around them. She then told us that they would turn purple and fall off and two weeks later they did just that. (sidenote: they did not have bone in them, more like a large ball filled with blood) I forget about it all the time but then I will hold hid hand and feel his scar. I love him just the way he is!
Just thought I would share our little exprience (don't even know if it would be considered a correctible condition) but I think back and am happy I checked the ok box or maybe Miller wouldn't be with us today.
This may not help but it just might
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Congratulations!!
I can't wait to find out which couple you are!
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Today's show is titled "adoption updates". Maybe they will be updating families from a few weeks ago. I will be watching!
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Hi Elaine,
I actually took some of the papers from our orientaion book and copied them and made folders for my parents, my sister, hubby's mom, hubby's sister andhis grandmother. I put all different subject matter in there and asked them to read it sooner than later. I think most of them did read it and had less concerns.
My nieces were 3 years and 3 months when Miller came home. The older one loved the new baby boy. We explained to her (since her mommy just had a baby 3 months before) that Aunt Jenny's tummy was broken so Miller grew in his birthmom's tummy but in Jenny's heart. It was cute when she explained it back to me. When Delaney came home they were all a year older. The only one to this day to have issues between each other are Delaney and my younger neice. We aren't sure what is going on but my neice gives Delaney such a hard time and gets very upset with her a lot.
I have a book for my children that is called "why was I adopted" by Carole Livingston. I like the book. Maybe it can help explain to your nephews?
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Congratulations to all the new mommies and daddies! For the most recent ones stork central is right off on roller coaster ride onto another! Give us a call when you settle in and we'll be right over to meet her! Congratulations again!!
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I am very close to Delaney's birthfather and his mom "T". I probably talk to T every other week or more and our calls last usually more than an hour. It has been great to build this relationship over the last year. We have such a strong bond. I can't wait to see her again, hopefully soon! She is always there for me and vise versa, we talk about anything and everything. I am just so lucky to have her in our lives! One of my favorite things she does is always end every call with "give both those babies a kiss from me". I love hearing that from her. Just wished we lived closer so we had another babysitting grandma
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FeelingBlessed I agree with your reply! I don't think there is just one way to answer.
In our family we have an older boy and younger girl and if we have a third I would really like to have another boy. Why? Because that is just how I see our family, I like the idea of having the middle child a diffrent gender than the other two. Don't get me wrong though if I were to have another girl I would be just as happy! Doug and I have always wanted children and if want a girl he wants a boy so we have always been happy! He wanted a boy firts and I a girl, when Miller came home first I wouldn't have changes a thing!! Then Delaney when Doug wanted another boy and me a girl so bad! Who knows maybe our next will be twins, a boy and a girl
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Welcome babyangel!!!
You must mean so much to Jessica and she must be a very special person to you! You two are lucky to have each other!
You found the right place to get answers if that is what you are looking for, Abrazo is awesome! Everyone on the forum is supportive and truthful, so take advntage and pick our brains
Welcome again and happy posting
Jennifer
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What weekends will orientations be this year?
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Welcome Cathy!!
The best advise I can give is to follow your gut. We decided to work with Abrazo 2 years ago this month and now have two beautiful children (ages 22 months and 7 months)! I knew just from the first talk with Angi that Abrazo was for us.
If you would like to talk please feel free to private message me!
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Jeri passed away on saturday September 27. Please keep her husband Daryl and son Brady in your prayers.
If you have a chance please check out Jeri's caring bridge website, it will show what a special person Jeri was and how she touched so many lives.
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I received this e-mail this morning! Praise God!!!
"SHE'S OUT OF SURGERY AND HER HEART IS ALREADY BEATING ON ITS OWN--NO MACHINE!!!!! SHE IS ON THE VENTILATOR, BUT THE DOCTORS SAY THAT IS NORMAL.
PRAISES AND ALL GLORY TO GOD!!!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HER HEALING. THE NEXT 24-48 HOURS ARE THE MOST CRITICAL.
AGREE IN PRAYER FOR PSALM 86:1-13.
YOU GO GOD!!!!!!!!!!"
If you would like to keep updated on Jeri's progress please check out her website
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UPDATE They have found another set of organs for Jeri and are planning on operating at 10 PM CT. They still have to make the final determination of compatibility but the doctors have told Daryl that her chances of surviving without the new set of organs are almost 0%. The surgery will be quicker, about 5 hours but of course operating a second time puts a lot stress on her body.
Please continue to prayer for Jeri
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Awesome news!!
12:20 p.m. central time Jeri is out of surgery and the doctors say everything has gone very well.
GLORY TO GOD!!!!!!!
Keep praying for her recovery and acceptance of these organs.
Thank you to all of you who have kept Jeri in your prayers! I just found out today that Jeri is an adoptive mom! Isn't awesome how small and wonderful our world is!!!
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I am asking all us forumites to lift up in prayer a fellow church memeber of mine. Her name is Jeri Paholek, she is in surgery NOW for a heart and lung transplant.
Lord, we come before You as the Master Surgeon. Guide the doctors hands and mind. Keep the entire medical staff very alert and attentive to every detail of Jeri's operation and care. Provide safety for every single family member flying into California right now. Father, cause Jeri's body to accept these organs as her very own. Give everyone peace and mindfulness of Your presence with them. And Holy Spirit, go and wrap Yourself around this family that is grieving now and show Yourself mightily to them as they pass through this valley. Comfort them as only You can. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Welcome Cakemaker!
I also have "unexplained infertility" and we are now the proud parents of a 18 month old son and a 3 month old daughter. Without Abrazo (and our wonderful birthparents) we would not have our beautiful children. So the answer is yes unexplained infertility did qualify us. I would say give Angela a call and she can answer your questions. Abrazo is a wonderful agency
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This special family has always and will always remain in my prayers! We are so happy for M, M, and new baby girl!
We can't wait to hear all about her!
Much Love-
Doug, Jennifer, Miller, & Delaney
Baby Announcements 2006
in New Arrivals
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Look like it is someone from the Peabiscuits, Stock Central must have changed it? Or the few of us who saw t fisrt just couldn't read