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  1. Positive Adoption Language

    in Looking to Adopt

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    That's true! I remember when we were matched with our birthmom. I was very excited at becoming a mother myself but I had to remind myself we were NOT Yet parents until she placed Jack a few days later. Those 48 hours were very hard but I had to keep in mind that I needed to take care of her needs too!

    It all worked out!

    Laura

  2. Managing Adoption Expenses

    in Looking to Adopt

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    sidenote: Angel being a foster child became ours with virtually no fees (minus the attorney we hired trying to expedite the process). If "price" in the minds of some is directly related to the child's value....then what would that say to our precious Angel?

    If you wanted to carry the analogy further....the same could be said for children born through expensive fertility and IVF treatments...many not covered by insurance...with costs upward of $50,000 or more....versus babies conceived without medical intervention?

    A friend of mine conceived through multiple fertility treatments and IVF with her first child....then once she had carried a pregnancy to term, was able to conceive "naturally" about 14 months later with her second child. Would she say that one child was more valuable than the other, and had more worth just because a medical procedure was carried out by a doctor who specialized in fertility treatments, who used advanced medical technology to "mix" egg and sperm in a dish, then implant the fertilized egg in her womb....while the other was conceived through "plain 'ole" marital relations?? The first child's conception definitely carried a much higher price tag. Does that mean the first child will be expected to contribute more to society because of the elaborate means which were employed to create her?

    We don't intrude upon someone's personal privacy by asking "how much did it cost" of people who visit fertility clinics, why should we ask those same questions of those who choose to adopt?

    So true!!!!!

  8. When To Say When?

    in Looking to Adopt

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    Well said, Bridget.

    My sister sent me the article and I couldn't believe it!?! Personally, I don't think I could do it. I may have thought about it before deciding to take the wonderful journey of adoption. But once we decided to go through Abrazo, that was it. Infact, I called Abrazo the day I got the news that the invitro pregnancy test was unfavorable.

    I pray for those women who feel that they HAVE to have their own. For those who don't think about the children who need a home. It all takes time, I know.

    It took us about 2 years to decide that adoption was the way to go.

    I just hope more testing is done before it becomes "primetime."

    Laura

  11. Baby Step: Start-Up Advice for Newbies

    in Looking to Adopt

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    Wow! Gigi!

    You do have an overwhelming amount of love and support from family, neighbors, friends, and loved ones.

    That is great! I see what you mean about feeling humbled and appreciative. I would feel the same way. You and your husband are very fortunate.

    I'm sorry you won't be able to make it to the September orientation. Ours is not until next week- the 8th and 9th. But....November will fly by. Start getting stuff ready. Thqt's what we did. We were thinking of going in July but decided to go in September and I remember feeling that it was never going to happen! But I promise- it'll fly by. Keep yourself busy!

    Please keep in touch!

    Laura

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