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I loved the article. I have had very little support for my plans to adopt a 2nd child, except from my mom. And it's scary for her. The story is my Mom retired in June and moved from Florida to California to live with Gabe and I, knowing full well that I was on the wait list for a 2nd baby. So now I am financially responsible for her ( I get to claim her as a dependent..stranger things have happned), Gabe and the little one that will find its way to our family. The pressure and stress has changed. I have a few freedoms that I didn't have before, like going out to the store after he is in bed or getting a haircut without finding a sitter...and she makes dinner 3 nights a week while I am at work. But its hard to live with your mother...bottom line...I wouldn't change a thing.

Hugs

Heidi

[Soul / Sole Support]

Hello

Im a single, 45 y. o. female beginning the process. I am divorced and tried for many years to become pregnant, however due to severe endometriosis, it wasn't meant to happen from the biological option.  I live in Wisconsin and have heard nothing but good things about Abrazo. I would love any tips, support or guidance anyone can give me with the adoption process through Abrazo especially from the single perspective. I would love to hear your story and experience...

Feel free to email me at home, tb626@athenet.net

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

Tamara

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Hi Tamara,

I am also a single mom. I adopted Gabriel 3 yrs ago froman agency in California. I am hoping to adopt a 2nd time and have been waiting 20 months with the same agency that matched Gabe and I. So I began a search that lead me here. I have just submitted my initial paperwork and am waiting for it to be reviewed. I hope that I will make it on the list in a few weeks. How far along in the process are you?

May all your dreams come true,

Heidi