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  1. This is interesting because our criminal background check with our last update came back in less than 7 days so it seemed to move VERY fast. I see your point though that with that kind of distance between you and your social worker, it would make spur of the moment appointments very difficult. -A
  2. It would be a challenge, but it can be doable. I think I would be up for the challenge any day. I understand that I and I too was ready for anything. It just means and extra flight or two to get things done and get back to baby Stressful and expensive maybe , but worth every moment and penny to get the things done to grow your family -Adam
  3. We had just over 30 days notice between the time we matched and the delivery of Nathan. During that time, there was a 2 week period where we could not link up with our Social worker to complete the homestudy update (that visit within 30 days of placement). It came down to a 7 day window to complete everything and we got it done, but you are right, it would have been very challenging had it been a BOG match. -Adam 30 days, that would be nice. We officially matched with Meghan's birthmother July 21 and Meg was born July 23. So we didn't have much time, but God allowed it to all work out. Although, the requirement of a SW visit within 30 days was not in place at that time. We were matched for over 4 months with our prior match before it dissolved. There are pros and cons to the varied lengths of time.
  4. Maureen, Welcome to the forum. Whatever choice you make, we wish you the best of luck. My wife and I participated in a private adoption at one time and later made the choice to go with an agency adoption. Each adoption scenario is unique and only you will be able to make that choice. It's good that you are evaluating all your options. While working with Abrazo, we took placement of our son last month Good luck, Adam
  5. We had just over 30 days notice between the time we matched and the delivery of Nathan. During that time, there was a 2 week period where we could not link up with our Social worker to complete the homestudy update (that visit within 30 days of placement). It came down to a 7 day window to complete everything and we got it done, but you are right, it would have been very challenging had it been a BOG match. -Adam
  6. Cute "personal photo" of the baby on your forum profile page :)

  7. Good question Mary Helen. I'm interested to see the professionals' responses.
  8. Thanks Karen. Nice summation and I agree. I think in time, it'll get easier for her. -A
  9. What has been really interesting to me is that my mother-in-law (Beth's dad remarried recently) ,who is adopted herself, has been having a really hard time with our level of openness. You can sense the uneasy feelings when we talk about our contact with "C". She supports our adoption and is happy for us, she is just concerned that something "Could" happen even though we have tried to put her mind at rest many, many times. -AdamWhat has been really interesting to me is that my new mother-in-law (Beth's dad remarried recently) ,who is adopted herself, has been having a really hard time with our level of openness. You can sense the uneasy feelings when we talk about our contact with "C". She supports our adoption and is happy for us, she is just concerned that something "Could" happen even though we have tried to put her mind at rest many, many times. -Adam
  10. What? The toothfairy, not real-- okay.. But what's this about SANTA?????! -A
  11. And think, he is back at work!! SO glad you aren't a doctor, fireman, or other emergency person! That makes TWO of us!
  12. Adam-- you must've been reading wayyyy back to pull this one up! :PBut the good news is, after searching the nation, we did find an absolutely FANTASTIC couple for these twins. They went home with a very successful Nigerian-American physician and his wife, who was a stay-at-home mom and just happened to be of-- yes! Cantonese and Irish descent, herself!! (What were the odds?!) We regretted that the girls got stuck in our foster care for the time that they did, because the twins' birthmom so wanted them to go straight from her arms to their new parents, and that didn't happen. But we have no doubt the twins ended up in exactly the right home, in the end, and we were delighted that the adoptive family even made it to Camp Abrazo 2005 to show them off, the summer following that placement. You know, i was very confused after posting as I saw it and thought, hey! where did that post go. Okay, I get to blame some sleep deprivation on this right?! If not, we'll just chalk it up to not paying attention. It all makes sense now though :lol:Glad I could add a laugh to anyone who might have been following my post. :lol:Okay, I better exit this thread before I cause any trouble. It wasn't long ago that I think I replied to an old thread and started congratulating that couple on expecting It was a bit of a shocker for them too! :PThanks Elizabeth -Adam What year are we in again :lol:THANKS! and SORRY!! :)
  13. Wishing these children a wonderful forever home. Really not making a joke here, but wow, that's quite a cultural background (Irish, Hispanic, Cantonese, African-American). Lots of cultural educational opportunities for these twins and their family What a wonderful opportunity for some PIW's Wishing them, their Birthparents, and their future Forever Family all the best, Adam
  14. I was wondering if it was from an obscure source, but it's from people magazine right? The whole pick and choose by hair color, eye color, etc. is certainly over the top. "Mini versions of Me" she says.....Lord help us...-AI was wondering if it was from an obscure source, but it's from people magazine right? The whole pick and choose by hair color, eye color, etc. is certainly over the top. "Mini versions of Me" she says.....Lord help us...Anyone sense a new reality series being driven from this if she gets her wish?-A
  15. Addictive??? This forum??? Really?? I better be careful, I don't want that to happen to me. Whoops ! Too late! This place had me at "Login" -A
  16. Thanks, Saint. The first question Brian's dad asked was when were we going to get our baby. Brian's sister asked when and what were we going to name our son or daughter. Last night when my grandma called, she asked me if I had heard any news about when we would be getting a baby. I had to remind her were still working on the homestudy and all of that must be complete before birthparents could meet us Cathy I know family get SO anxious. We must have told them a thousand times how the process works and every time we'd speak, they'd ask "So? Any news?" The day we took placement they began asking "So, when will you be home?" And I thought it was hard for US to be patient..... -Adam
  17. Robin Welcome or Welcome Back! It's nice to have you participating in the forum and I wish you and your family well in your journey to expand your family. Peace, Adam
  18. Brian & Cathy, So glad to hear that things went pretty smootly with sharing your adoption plan with relatives. Wishing you all the best, Adam
  19. Thanks Maralou. We hope you are feeling better as well (per one of your recent posts) -Adam
  20. Many thanks to ALL who have posted such kind words of congratulations, praise and support for us and baby Nathan. We are very blessed indeed and all are doing well. VERY tired. Feeding Nathan now, then off to bed....for 2 hours anyway Oh yeah, forum time has lessoned, but note, not disappeared! -A
  21. What makes you think that Wasn't actually little Nate posting the picture of himself on the H3! thread? -A Thanks again for all your help today. You too were wonderful :)And YEAH! I finally found out what the PURPLE THING is Of course I could never tell (unless you can spell my name correctly on a check that is )
  22. Exactly! We too were looking at biblical names and their meanings and then which ones just felt right. "C" liked it as well and so we all decided on Nathan Thanks to all for your continued support and for sharing in our celebration. -Adam
  23. Beautiful sentiments from the Stork. Thank you so much. We are very honored, blessed, and humbled to be the proud new parents of one beautiful baby boy... NATHAN JOEL We have been blessed in so many ways one of which was our match with "C". She is such a strong, courageous young woman who has given us a gift that we can never thank her enough for nor could she ever know just how much she has touched and enriched our lives. God Bless her. He has certainly blessed us. Peace, -Adam
  24. Thanks. For pictures, you will need to have a digital picture and upload it to a photo sharing site like Photobucket (www.photobucket.com). There are many other sites too that will allow you to share photos but more importantly that will give you the URL (the internet link) to the picture. Btw, Photobucket is a free site. So, once uploaded, you would copy the URL Link assigned to your specfic photo and then go to your post. There is a little colored "insert image" button with a picture of a mountail landscape that looks like this: Push that button and paste the URL into the box that opens up. Click "Ok" and the link will be posted in your Post. Once you submit your final post, the picture should appear along with whatever text you added during your post. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to PM (private message me). -Adam
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