Angie

I am so happy for the fellow Cloud Niner!! Can't wait to hear who the proud parents are!!! Angie

Sherrie is right! You should have some idea of what you do but you will change your mind a hundred times. The Abrazo chicks have tons of examples on display. What I did was whenever there was a break, I grabbed a book and started looking through it. My husband and I were a last minute add to the March orientation so I really wasn't sure what I needed to do to put the profile together. They also give you some guidelines that are very helpful. Most profiles are 4 or 6 pages. It was very hard selecting the right pictures that would could tell our story. Don't worry, they will walk you through it! Welcome to the club!!! Angie

I am so happy for the two of you!!!! You are such amazing people. I know the two of you are just overjoyed with your newest addition. I hope Big Sis is adjusting well!! Angie

Thanks for the information. We are Catholic as well we were not sure how the Church handles this. Angie

My sister-in-law is making plans for our neice's baptism next month and the question was brought up about when we will be able to baptize our next child. I was stumped. I didn't know the answer to that question. Are you able to bapitize after placement or do you have to wait until you finalize? I know this may sound a little silly but I just wasn't sure. Anybody have any ideas??? The things we think about while we are parents-in-waiting!!! If there is anyone else out there that may have a question they think is silly please share. I am sure that there is at least one couple in the parents-in-waiting group that has had the same question but hasn't asked it yet! Angie

I would pack for comfort. Keep in mind the weather will be warm. I am talking anywhere from 80's-90's. Friday night is a late night but it really gives you the chance to meet everyone. You will walk away from the weekend with alot more understanding of adoption as well as a better understanding of how Abrazo works. You will be amazed how friendly and welcoming the staff of Abrazo really is. You will walk away from the weekend feelling like your family has grown!!! Best of Luck!! Angie

Elaine and Mickey, I am so happy to hear the wonderful news. I am sure words cannot express the joy the two of you are experiecing right now. Can't wait to see pictures!!! Angie

I really appreciate this topic. My husband and I have been discussing this topic for awhile now. We are currently parents in waiting and are open to etheir sex. We have two boys and they are the best. I have enjoyed every moment with them. We have three neices so we have some idea what it would be like to have a daughter. As best as I can tell boys seem to be easier than girls. But I think that may change as the years past by. I guess what my husband and I came to realize is that is okay to hope for girl but it really does not matter. We would hate to limit our options and miss out on something great!!!! We feel that God has his plan for us and we must sit back and be patient until the time comes for it to be revealled!!!! After all we are all in this process to become parents, and parents of boys are not any less of parents than those of girls!!! They both give great hugs and kisses!!! Angie

Claudia, I think you might be right!!! I can's stand the suspense. This is awesome to know that a little baby finally found it way home!!!! Angie

Hello, I am in the "parents in waiting" crowd so I have not the experience of adoption as many of you do. I just wanted to chime in if I could. I think with anything there is going to risk. I feel that since we have all found our way to Abrazo we are risk takers. Our journey to have a house full of children has been full of risks and we still have not shyed away just because we may get hurt again. We are strong people with a tremendous amout of love to share. Risk or not risk we have the faith that we are following God's plan and we will relax and enjoy the ride he has instore for us. ' Okay I feel alittle better!!!! Angie

I know exactly what you are feeling. We just sent our application off today!!! I was so happy just to have that weight lifted off my shoulders. If you are anything like me, I overanalyze everything and make things 10 times more difficult than it needs to be. Good luck and best wishes to a speedy completion of your application. Angie

I hope we will be able to meet each other in May. We are hoping to mail off our application this week but we are waiting on letters from our insurance and fertility doctor. I am getting very excited but very scared as well! I just want to know that we are approved and maybe I will be able to breathe again. I am sure once that happens then something else will come up. Our boys are very excited about becoming big brothers. They ask me all the time when are they going to get their baby brother or sister. We have biological twin boys that are 4. They are absolutly gifts from God!!! We are so lucky to have them. You said that you are againers, so how old is your child? Hope to see you in May!!! Angie

Elaine, We are hoping to go the May 20th and 21st!! We have biological twin boys that are 4 years old. That was the only session offered to couples that already had children. Keep our fingers cross taht everything goes well. My boys are ready to have a brother or sister that we are not able to give them. Thanks for your help! Angie

Thank you for your advice!

Can anyone help me???? We are in the process of filling out our appilication and are not sure how to answer a few questions. One of the question is in regards to what minor, correctable handicaps or medical probelms would we be able to accept. And then the other question pertains to what permanent handicaps or medical problems are we willing to consider. I am sure I am overthinking these questions but I am trying to be as honest as I can. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks, Angie