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  3. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    Congratulations to the newest family and their darling baby girl. Her birthmama and grandma are two wonderful people and my heart and my thoughts are with them. This little peach come from a sweet crop of women who love her dearly.

    The pic is up in the gallery. :)

  7. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    Congratulations to the newest set of parents. Efrain and Bridget, your baby boy is adorable and your birthfamily is a great group of people so here's wishing you all a lifetime of connection.

    Working on getting the photo up in the gallery ;)

  9. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    Congratulations to the Cornish family. A boy, now there is a prince in the castle, as well as a princess. My thoughts are with the birthmother and her wonderful supportive family during this time. What a big extended family has been created, to help Brennan grow up in the world with lots of love.

  11. Baby Announcements 2007

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    Congratulations to the BURNS household who now holds lots more love.

    A family of six they have become

    A loving birthmother is where they are from,

    To a house full of love and laughter

    For two special little people a future of happily ever after.

    also....

    Congratulations to Ernie and Gina and their little bundle of blue. May he bring lots of love to your household and here is a prayer sent out to the birthmother and the birthfather.

  12. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    Congratulations to the newest family. Marcelo, Claudia and Dante may your newest angel bring serenity and lots of love to your household and may the loving and sweet birthmother forever be a part of your family. She captured our hearts and I hope she knows that she has a place in our family.

  14. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    I have just gotten home from El Paso helping make a brand new set of parents dreams come true. I am truly blessed to have been a part of such a wonderful beginning for two great people and also to witness the selflessness of two other wonderful souls. This little girl is truly a miracle to all involved and she is loved by many. Congratulations to Andy and Ewa and baby girl Lilly Cate. And thinking of the wonderful birthparents that I had the privilege to get to know.

    Mona

  16. When Agencies Turn People Down

    in Looking to Adopt

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    Out of England: a former nanny finds her application to adopt is turned down because of concerns regarding her physical fitness. How Much Does Mobility Matter?*

    If you were an adoption professional (or a birthparent) looking for the optimal home in which to place a child, how relevant or irrelevant would an prospective parents' size or mobility be, in your evaluation of what constitutes the best possible home for any potential placement?

    *(According to conversion tables, 127 kg = 280 lbs.)

    In a perfect world people would not be judged by their physical appearance however, in this instance I think that it is important that this woman's physical capabilities be taken into consideration. I would emphasize that my concerns are about her abilities (it's not her size that would matter.) I think we have to look beyond, at what health issues could arise for a person of that size (and there could be plenty) and also take a look at the difficulties completing daily tasks that are involved in raising a child.

    The mere fact that the woman could not rise out of a chair with ease leads me to ponder what would happen if the child needed immediate assistance and it took too long for her to get there. What if her child was choking? or if she had a child with special needs who needed a lot of tending to and physical ability is needed on her part to care for that child?

    I'm not saying that what the agency did was right or wrong, however I would not be too quick to judge them on what they saw when going to that woman's home.

    No one is saying she's not worthy of parenting. But would this really be an optimal situation for a child to be in? And other than what was stated about her mobility, she is a single woman, which leads me to question what would happen to the child if her size compromised the longevity of her life? Is that really fair to the child, especially one who's already lost one set of parents?

  17. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    Congratulations to the new family. My loving thoughts go out to the birthparents and their children who hold a special place in my heart. May your family find the love and healing that you so richly deserve and that your son find much joy in the two families that love him so much.

    Mona

  25. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

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    Congratulations to the Singh family. Tom and Kathy , enjoy having two little girls in your house. Tom is now surround by lots of ladies (including Millie :D ) I hope you enjoy your time in El Paso and your time with the birthmother. Maya is going to be a great big sister.

    Mona

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