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  1. Mind Your "B"s and Cues!

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted · Edited by Mohlers

    I cringe at this because I've been guilty of referring to expectant mothers as "birthmothers." I think our beloved Abrazo Chicks have done well in keeping us informed on appropriate language in the adoption community and this is no exception. I am confident that these terms are used to distinguish between the relationships to the child and not to insult or minimize. I prefer to use birth mother or biological mother to first mother, natural mother or *GASP* real mother. When needed, I don't mind being called adoptive mother. Afterall, in our house, I'm MAMA.

  10. Designated Program

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    So...in addition to mailing flyers & business cards, I've handed some out and posted them on local community boards. I asked customer service/managers if they were "postable" for their community boards and they welcomed it. As we were leaving the grocery store today, I stopped by the community board to see if any little tabs have been pulled off and saw....THE WHOLE FLYER GONE!! <_< What?!? :o

  13. Designated Program

    in Looking to Adopt

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    Okay, Abrazo ladies, prepare for the phone lines to be FLOODED with calls responding to the awesome flyers and buisiness cards! ;) We put together packets including a short letter of introduction, a flyer and a few business cards and are mailing them today.

  16. Designated Program

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    A Point To Ponder?

    If you've been waiting endlessly, but don't seem to be finding the child that you need,

    perhaps it means it's time to start searching instead

    for that child that needs you.

    Though we haven't exactly been waiting endlessly, Matt and I are thinking about ways to search for the child that needs us. We're not sure where to begin, though. Newspaper? Website? Mass email? Anyone have suggestions?

  18. What made you pick Abrazo?

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    We had literally stacks of information from many agencies, both for domestic and international adoption. I had no idea how to choose one over the other, until Angela called us to see how we were doing. She was the only person from any of the agencies to call. That simple gesture was enough to pursuade us into Orientation Weekend. After that weekend, meeting the Abrazo ladies and the other couples, there was no doubt that Abrazo was for us! Our 3 month old son was home with us less than a month later!

    We're so glad to be part of the Abrazo family, we're returning for our 2nd adoption!

  19. JUNO- The Movie

    in Considering Adoption?

    Posted

    The Vanessa personality is unfortunately more common than we as adoptive parents collectively care to admit. Had many of us adoptive parents not had the amazing experience of orientation, and of our Abrazo Angels, I fear that many of us would pose such questions to prospective birthparents. I am so glad that Abrazo is there to help us understand what this process is really about.

    I agree!

  22. Male Factor Infertility

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    I'm glad this topic has resurfaced. I must have missed it when we joined the Abrazo family almost 2 years ago. I share some experiences and feelings with each of you. I, too, think of us as a couple being infertile, not just the spouse with the infertility diagnosis.

    Male factor infertility is a phrase I'm reading just today because of these posts. "Aspermia" was the only word I had for my husband's diagnosis--only because I took a peek at his records as the doctor was making notes! Looking back, I think the doctor didn't know how to help us cope. He told us of the infertility diagnosis over the phone and simply said there was nothing we could do about it. He said nothing else and offered no other services.

    In dealing with the diagnosis, I think we did well in spite of the little knowledge we had about it. I don't know if coping techniques of infertility vary because of gender, or simply by the individual and/or couple. Or if they vary much as all. Regardless, we have accepted it, though will never forget it.

    I completely agree that things happen for a reason, this one being our baby boy!

  23. KATRINA AFTERMATH

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

    Posted

    As some of you may have known, my husband was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base at Biloxi, MS when Hurricane Katrina hit. The three of us sheltered on base for five days. I just wanted to let you know that God is listening to your prayers...we can feel your prayers! We are all safe and back in Texas with our parents for awhile. Our prayers also go out to those who have been through this or have loved ones who have.

  24. The Welcome Wagon!

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    We had the same fears you have about being a military couple, Michelle & Mike. My husband is in the Air Force and we were afraid that birthparents wouldn't take interest in us once they knew this.

    Some birthparents may not choose you because of that, some may think it's a great opportunity to place their child with a military couple, some may not mind either way. Your child will find you!

    We attended the August 2004 orientation and our son was placed in our home three weeks later! I get excited when I hear of people getting ready to attend Abrazo's orientation--it's an inspiring and informative weekend. And it's the point of a new beginning. Best of luck on your new adventure!

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