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New! Ask the Experts Marcy Axness' Expert Forum is open for your questions on adoption (emotional, developmental and spiritual issues), prenatal parenting, and parenting for peace.

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infertility research opportunity started by ashugoll (5/14/13 at 2:32pm)	Thank you very much. Please feel free to pass my information... Yesterday at 1:28 pm by ashugoll	2	33
My adopted son went back to his bio family. started by krisnic (5/15/13 at 11:13am)	We are going through something similar here. DBF's niece was... 5/19/13 at 8:09am by C is for Cookie	8	335
Trying to Adopt/Foster 2013 Chat Thread. started by MountainMamaGC (1/6/13 at 10:33am) 1 2 3…12	Thank you! In other news, almost done with our adoption... 5/18/13 at 2:00pm by deborahbgkelly	227	3,272
Nia Vardalos "Instant Adoption" started by Newbian Mama (4/11/13 at 10:34am)	I found parts of the book to be pretty funny. Though by the... 5/16/13 at 11:15am by superbeans	14	382
Holding food in mouth... started by Marcimama (11/7/12 at 10:43am)	It has been some time, but wanted to let you all know that she... 5/13/13 at 5:33pm by Marcimama	16	339
Ugandan and Rwandan adoption, for anyone who might be interested... started by tiffani (10/22/09 at 5:45pm) 1 2 3	Kelsey, I am in CO too and I would love to answer questions if... 5/13/13 at 5:28pm by Marcimama	40	6,480
Questions about relative adoption in NC started by Vallere (4/25/13 at 8:06am)	Your best bet would probably be to consult an adoption lawyer... 5/11/13 at 8:08pm by queenjane	3	83
Don't know what to do with 16 month old started by swd12422 (1/18/13 at 12:50pm) 1 2 3 4 5	That is so wonderful to hear!! (the nighttime stuff) 5/11/13 at 8:12am by lauren	98	2,312
Adoptive breastfeeding of child from Ethiopia story started by SundayCrepes (5/2/13 at 4:57pm)	Beautiful article. Thanks for sharing...actually made me cry! 5/7/13 at 1:27pm by tracyamber	1	83
new with questions about fostering and foster to adopt started by Sneezykids (4/28/13 at 2:35pm)	In my area, DHS foster homes are the first placement for kids... 5/5/13 at 11:27am by mamarhu	12	200
When your child's birthmom parents, then places, then parents again started by CrunchyChristianMama (3/5/13 at 11:53am)	No advice, but empathy here, too. We have friends who are in... 5/3/13 at 2:07pm by swd12422	13	702
Nice adoption article Shonda Rhimes "How Adoption Changed Me" started by lauren (4/26/13 at 7:21pm)	I have to admit I'm not much of a TV person so I haven't seen... 4/28/13 at 11:49am by lauren	2	101
Step parent adoption home study started by asweetmommabear (4/16/13 at 9:03am)	Honesty is a good policy! Almost every situation I can think... 4/17/13 at 5:36am by lauren	3	121
Finalized! started by CrunchyChristianMama (4/3/13 at 8:12pm)	What a beautiful family. Congratulations. 4/16/13 at 10:02am by Polliwog	10	149
infertility research opportunity started by ashugoll (4/9/13 at 9:48pm)	I will try to do it this evening. I've had a lot of business... 4/11/13 at 11:21am by deborahbgkelly	3	46
Adopt Domestically, Internationally, or Have another kid. I'm really torn... started by sk8boarder15 (9/4/12 at 8:39pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OP - I don't mean to pry but did something terrible happen... 4/9/13 at 9:50pm by FlintDoula	80	2,213
Looking for book ideas for children, what are your kids favorites? started by sesa70 (3/31/13 at 2:32pm)	I've been requesting a ton of books from the library to... 4/7/13 at 6:43pm by sesa70	7	101
Formula feeding started by mama2annabelle (3/17/13 at 11:48am) 1 2	I don't want to debate this point much but soy is perfectly... 3/24/13 at 11:23am by marsupial-mom	20	455
Hosting an Eastern European Orphan started by Pepper44 (3/6/13 at 3:34pm)	The kids love being hosted and all beg to be chosen. Of course... 3/18/13 at 11:20am by Pepper44	3	218
Advice for a Foster Family started by mamarhu (3/2/13 at 11:25am)	I agree most with marsupial-mom. Please reserve judgment after... 3/17/13 at 7:47am by eyeamviolet	14	484
Is is possible for older parents without much money to adopt? started by kfillmore (3/15/13 at 10:38pm)	I sawyou are in Hawaii and wanted to tell you about this blog... 3/17/13 at 7:44am by fruitfulmomma	7	161
Fear and frustration started by kellannolin (3/5/13 at 8:33am)	We were too. A number of people told us we had no standing.... 3/16/13 at 10:32pm by marsupial-mom	7	321
Nursing an adopted infant started by Dornmama (1/17/13 at 5:39am)	I started nursing my adopted daughter at 6 hours of age. She... 3/15/13 at 10:55pm by SundayCrepes	13	482
Will this exclude us? started by RNmamax2 (2/20/13 at 11:07am)	(no title) 2/24/13 at 5:44pm by heatherdeg	2	307
help answer a few AP adoption questions? started by starling&diesel (2/10/13 at 1:49pm)	Just to chime in on the baby-wearing: we have had at least 5... 2/17/13 at 7:22pm by heatherdeg	18	359
Potential match, potential special needs started by swd12422 (9/28/12 at 1:14pm) 1 2	The doctor wanted him to be here longer to "settle in" before... 2/15/13 at 3:51pm by swd12422	31	828
tell me about the home study? why do some call it "invasive" started by Momma Aimee (12/7/12 at 8:23am)	thanks everyone 2/8/13 at 4:54am by Momma Aimee	16	728
Finalized! started by Smithie (1/1/13 at 8:56am)	Hey... at least you can admit it! Congrats. He's gorgeous... 2/6/13 at 8:47pm by heatherdeg	13	354
Finding the right family... started by ihavenoidea (1/10/13 at 6:35pm) 1 2	I am a birth mom. Try contacting... 2/5/13 at 5:22pm by pattimomma	20	770
New guardian in seek of advice... started by Adam1555 (1/19/13 at 12:59pm)	I am not a rewards/consequences type of parent, so my advice... 1/28/13 at 11:02pm by mamarhu	5	208
when im 18 can i adopt my 13 yr old sister started by brindeeboo (1/23/13 at 8:36am)	Is there anyone helping you and your grandmother? Case... 1/28/13 at 10:42pm by mamarhu	3	259
Other foster families what have you done re: setting up a room that might not be used for a long... started by Momma Aimee (12/6/12 at 1:12pm)	A pack and play would not be allowed in my county as a perm... 1/11/13 at 8:47am by christophersmom	9	448
Just wanted to stop in... started by thatgirliknew (10/21/12 at 5:57pm)	Thatnewgirl... welcome! Thank you for offering us your side of... 1/7/13 at 7:01am by sesa70	18	608
TTA (trying to adopt) Chat Thread started by Rainey Daye (2/24/12 at 1:49pm) 1 2 3…14	I can ask the agency whenever I want, about how many times our... 1/6/13 at 10:22am by MountainMamaGC	260	5,183
Finalized started by christophersmom (12/17/12 at 9:01am)	Congratulations :) 1/4/13 at 10:49am by beautifulnm	16	247
Is the situation with Russia and the adoption ban affecting anyone here? started by lauren (12/27/12 at 2:52pm)	This ban makes me so angry!! I conseed that there has been... 12/27/12 at 10:54pm by jenjj	1	269
How NOT To Drop The 'A Bomb' (The 3 Minute Adoption Etiquette Guide) started by adoptiongoddess (11/27/12 at 4:48pm)	Thanks for sharing it! 12/11/12 at 6:37pm by lauren	1	406
who has a great adoption via foster care blog to share (or one they love) started by Momma Aimee (12/3/12 at 1:22pm)	Life in the Grateful House I'm a Foster Pearls of Price Last Mom 12/10/12 at 9:56pm by kathteach	5	259
Where are the stickies??? started by queencarr (12/9/12 at 2:56am)	The stickies are still there in the top (tan) bar of the... 12/10/12 at 7:46pm by lauren	2	54
Adopting my foster-neice. started by piratemere (10/24/12 at 5:06pm)	Great news! I am so glad that the social workers in charge of... 12/7/12 at 6:37am by Smithie	16	488
opinions and thoughts please? reading list... started by Momma Aimee (12/3/12 at 9:14am)	i thought there used to be a sticky at the told of the... 12/3/12 at 9:17am by Momma Aimee	1	51
New here and so many questions! started by Purplegal (1/18/12 at 8:07pm) 1 2	My daughter thinks about and talks about her birthparents... 11/30/12 at 4:46pm by Smithie	22	734
Transracial Adoption started by mommyof1sofar (6/12/11 at 11:18am) 1 2	There is an excellent documentary I saw in Toronto this year... 11/30/12 at 2:06pm by sarajay	23	1,814
Good transracial adoption blogs started by christophersmom (8/26/10 at 11:12am)	Beyond The 5 Star is a good source for a wealth of information... 11/29/12 at 11:49am by drlittle	17	3,500
Scared and a little frustrated started by rs11 (10/1/12 at 5:43am)	Thanks everyone! I'm doing much better now. We've had our... 11/29/12 at 4:28am by rs11	10	454
Our Newest Addition started by CrunchyChristianMama (6/29/12 at 8:18pm) 1 2	Not to be pushy but we need updated pics! im dying to see what... 11/28/12 at 4:59pm by queenjane	20	656
those who used a private attorney/adoption. networking to find your own situation started by luv-my-boys (8/26/09 at 2:10am)	The lawyer we are using for our foster-to-adopt case makes... 11/27/12 at 3:19pm by Smithie	14	1,206
foster parents best use of time before training? (books, etc) started by Momma Aimee (11/21/12 at 8:09am)	Thanks Ladies, oi a, just starting to get excited 11/26/12 at 10:41am by Momma Aimee	6	144
i know i posted this before -- but -- any foster families in Missiouri started by Momma Aimee (11/21/12 at 7:39am)	Sorry you're not hearing from anyone!! Maybe you should also... 11/25/12 at 7:39pm by lauren	1	54
IA vs foster-to-opt for "older" child (not that old, like pre-school) how did you choose? started by Momma Aimee (6/11/12 at 11:20am)	The state I lived in at the time had two units: the adoptive... 11/22/12 at 8:51pm by heatherdeg	17	626