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Choosing Doctor for a Birthmother started by wannabemom2 (4/19/11 at 5:19am)	California is huge. I would ask for recommendations in her... 4/20/11 at 3:16pm by CrazyCatLady	2	328
Small house and homeschooling - acceptable for adoption? started by GnomeyNewt (4/17/11 at 11:04pm)	In the private adoptions that I'm familiar with, the home... 4/20/11 at 3:38am by Polliwog	7	587
We have a son! Need relactating advice. started by excitedtobeamom (4/4/11 at 9:11pm)	Congratulations! I hope the nursing goes well :) Enjoy your... 4/19/11 at 7:46pm by lamamax3	7	583
please help... I need resources for a RAD adult (mom) started by BarbieSmith (2/15/11 at 1:17pm)	And treatment of adult Rad is different to borderline... 4/19/11 at 2:13pm by Sara Tracy	11	889
Just seeking hugs as we explore this journey. started by Thandiwe (4/4/11 at 12:16pm) 1 2	I'm starting to wonder if I'm crazy, lol. But when we had to... 4/18/11 at 8:39pm by Thandiwe	23	1,062
questions about foster parenting started by briannas auntie (2/23/11 at 1:12am)	Fostering is very rewarding if you have the support system... 4/17/11 at 1:49pm by DrGopal	10	2,177
Multiple Toddlers started by eyeamviolet (3/28/11 at 5:29pm)	Oh, my dear, my heart goes out to you! We went from 2 to 4... 4/12/11 at 10:01am by adoptiongoddess	8	678
neuropsych eval and the almost 4 yo X-posted in SN forum started by queencarr (3/19/11 at 12:27am)	I'm glad that the appointment went well. I'm so glad that you... 4/12/11 at 7:53am by Polliwog	13	751
WE HAVE FINALLY ADOPTED(thanks to Amanda) started by natasha73 (4/1/11 at 1:08am)	Many of us would like to adopt... Should we all go looking... 4/7/11 at 10:08am by LessTraveledBy	3	655
Thinking of foster parenting in Oregon, input? started by Lovenest (3/31/11 at 10:50am)	"What happens when that family doesn't have a... 4/6/11 at 5:33pm by Smithie	9	526
foster parents and adoption rights started by mommy_mini (2/22/11 at 7:34pm)	It sounds to me like the first step is to talk about your... 4/6/11 at 7:10am by Smithie	8	539
Right of each country to select the adoptive parents based on their religion... thoughts? Islam... started by LessTraveledBy (3/25/11 at 1:13am) 1 2	Your father's side of the family can consider you whatever... 4/6/11 at 3:41am by Liquesce	30	1,468
Newbie started by FosteringHope (4/1/11 at 2:07pm)	Welcome! So glad you found us. Also feel free to check out... 4/3/11 at 1:11pm by lauren	3	228
Need help sorting this out-fostering vs bio, deciding when we're ready started by HeatherAtHome (2/20/11 at 10:13am) 1 2	Thank you. 4/3/11 at 7:39am by HeatherAtHome	24	1,091
new baby home and things not going so well.... need some support started by sesa70 (3/21/11 at 7:58am)	Check out this website http://www.purplecrying.info/ we... 4/2/11 at 1:20pm by misidawnrn	19	1,978
Going to See Our Boys in One Week!!! started by Marcimama (3/26/11 at 5:47pm)	Marci, that is wonderful, I hope your trip goes really... 3/28/11 at 5:04pm by tiffani	5	371
Right of each country to select the adoptive parents based on their religion... thoughts? Islam... started by LessTraveledBy (3/25/11 at 12:03am)	I'm going to lock this thread since it is a... 3/26/11 at 9:38am by lauren	5	461
Which countries have the orphanage match the child with the file of the adoptive parents? started by LessTraveledBy (3/26/11 at 2:06am)	Please forgive me for another ignorant question - and one... 3/26/11 at 2:06am by LessTraveledBy	0	275
Aoption Day! started by pumpkingirl71 (3/23/11 at 4:04pm)	(no title) 3/25/11 at 12:34pm by CrunchyChrist...	5	255
Homestudy is fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinally done! started by Alvenchrst (3/16/11 at 11:02am)	@queenjane: yeah, we had to redo some of that stuff, but I... 3/24/11 at 6:57pm by Smithie	7	422
First Licensing Visit Since DD's Adoption Coming Up Soon started by Polliwog (3/21/11 at 9:30am)	My licensing visit was postponed until Tuesday afternoon... 3/24/11 at 3:14pm by Polliwog	5	331
Adoption Day Gift started by MrsH (3/13/11 at 10:25am)	What about doing something special as a family, rather than... 3/19/11 at 8:06am by queenjane	7	415
Inducing lactation for soon to be adopted newborn started by BubblingBrooks (3/5/11 at 10:39am)	Thanks SO much for your input! 3/16/11 at 10:53am by Alvenchrst	16	985
Our application will be in the mail today started by CrunchyChristianMama (3/15/11 at 7:45am)	Congratulations! I will follow your blog. I recognize your... 3/15/11 at 7:23pm by WifeMomChiro	1	204
Must remember to breathe.... started by sesa70 (3/4/11 at 2:26pm) 1 2	thank you for all the support everyone! Baby Z is absolutely... 3/15/11 at 9:23am by sesa70	23	1,351
Ugandan and Rwandan adoption, for anyone who might be interested... started by tiffani (10/22/09 at 5:45pm) 1 2	Adoption Advocates International in Washington... 3/14/11 at 11:23am by tiffani	38	5,563
video on the adoption tax credit started by RiverandJulie (3/10/11 at 4:50pm)	For those of you who (like me) have not quite gotten around... 3/10/11 at 4:50pm by RiverandJulie	0	135
Home study and housing question started by BubblingBrooks (3/9/11 at 11:42am)	In TX, the baby is allowed to sleep in your room for the... 3/10/11 at 1:40pm by cdmommie	2	346
Struggling a little started by christophersmom (3/4/11 at 8:21am)	(((HUGS.))) You made it through the first one and you'll be... 3/10/11 at 12:46pm by Polliwog	8	638
Pre-adoptive DD - suddenly acting up started by MrsH (3/8/11 at 5:41pm)	Thanks Polliwog, that looks like a great book! I requested... 3/10/11 at 7:02am by MrsH	6	463
test thread started by lauren (3/9/11 at 1:50pm)	are things working? 3/9/11 at 1:50pm by lauren	0	79
I have great news too! We're officially matched. *AND NOW WE'RE NOT* started by ChristyMarie (2/23/11 at 3:37pm)	As I said, I don't know much about private adoption. But I... 3/6/11 at 6:36pm by pumpkingirl71	10	1,295
Older Child Adoption & baby photos started by leahcar (2/27/11 at 11:46am)	I just got a letter (email) from our sons grandma and cousin... 3/1/11 at 3:37pm by Marcimama	4	497
Abuse Allegations started by pumpkingirl71 (2/27/11 at 6:00am)	My state has team meetings. Nothing gets accomplished in them... 3/1/11 at 9:25am by marsupial-mom	11	660
New here with some questions about fostering started by Jacksmum8 (1/29/11 at 8:29pm) 1 2 3	I am going to start a new thread out of respect for the OP. 2/27/11 at 5:41am by pumpkingirl71	50	4,739
Just wanted to update on our first placement. started by tumblewieds (2/26/11 at 7:13am)	Thanks for sharing! I hope all goes well :) 2/26/11 at 5:01pm by Whistler	3	362
Life Story Writing started by phathui5 (2/26/11 at 1:10pm)	I remember having to do that as part of my MAPP classes. I'm... 2/26/11 at 4:41pm by Polliwog	1	133
Great news... started by sbrinton (2/22/11 at 10:37pm)	Yay!! It must feel good to be making forward motion and... 2/23/11 at 5:10pm by sagewinna	5	442
Adopting children with visual impairment or blindness?? started by rachie (2/21/11 at 10:38am)	Hi Rachel! We are almost through the process to bring a... 2/23/11 at 4:43pm by Whistler	1	221
How did you decide that you should adopt? started by ShellieC (2/8/11 at 11:32am)	nicolelynn, I honestly am not calling you ignorant, I just... 2/23/11 at 12:04pm by tiffani	14	861
Single parent adoptions? (sorry kinda long) started by leighi123 (1/25/11 at 7:28pm)	It all depends on what type of disability you have and how it... 2/23/11 at 3:42am by Polliwog	5	415
Formula Feeding... best options started by Marcimama (2/10/11 at 12:24pm) 1 2 3	Weird. Around here at least, the Earth's Best and the... 2/22/11 at 6:31pm by Smithie	42	2,490
Post-adoption home visit & co-sleeping. started by ChristyMarie (2/20/11 at 6:09am)	I am probably personalizing too much, so forgive me if I... 2/21/11 at 6:22am by pumpkingirl71	6	544
USCIS G-884 Request for Original Documents? started by RedOakMomma (1/24/11 at 2:23pm)	A lot depends on the country from which you are adopting. As... 2/20/11 at 3:03pm by sak9645	2	417
I dont know where to start! started by leighi123 (2/13/11 at 6:49pm)	First things first. Do you want to adopt domestically or... 2/20/11 at 2:23pm by sak9645	1	179
Wait with me! started by sagewinna (2/16/11 at 8:49am)	We had our TB tests and fingerprints yesterday! (Yes, we've... 2/20/11 at 9:20am by Smithie	6	313
nervous Waiting for Birthparent to call me back *We're Matched!? #28* started by ChristyMarie (2/7/11 at 1:46pm) 1 2	(no title) 2/20/11 at 9:10am by Smithie	29	2,120
Little gripes about foster & adoptive parenting started by marsupial-mom (2/17/11 at 9:14am)	I hate that the foster care workers almost always call either... 2/17/11 at 11:24am by queenjane	1	326
agency v. lawyer options started by WaturMama (2/14/11 at 11:12am)	Thanks so much! Even though you had an unusual situation that... 2/16/11 at 10:24pm by WaturMama	4	230
Finding a birth mother for independent adoption process started by cdmommie (2/14/11 at 6:02pm)	I should keep a copy of "What did the letter say" in my file... 2/16/11 at 9:56am by SundayCrepes	9	742