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Cousin will go to court on Monday started by Emilie (6/13/04 at 1:14am)	It is wonderful news! Thank you for your replies! They are... 6/25/04 at 12:57am by Emilie	5	597
Anyone else in an open adoption?... started by Designeratheart (4/13/04 at 12:01am)	Thank you all for sharing your stories. I am the adoptive mom... 6/25/04 at 12:26am by Stevie	19	913
Meeting a birth relative started by Skim (6/16/04 at 10:39am)	Thank you, funnybunny and steph, for your support. Everyone... 6/21/04 at 8:40pm by Skim	3	459
NOt much luck trying to adopt. started by Emilie (2/19/04 at 4:07pm)	So Emilie; how are your cousins doing with their adoption... 6/20/04 at 5:56pm by Stevie	6	681
Adoptive parents update thread started by Leatherette (5/29/04 at 2:38am)	Hi all, I'm Stevie and have one bio child, a son who is 27... 6/20/04 at 5:37am by Stevie	9	562
I need some help with my signature... started by Jenb (6/9/04 at 1:35am)	I've wondered about that myself. I felt like a liar not... 6/9/04 at 1:54pm by kate-astrophe	3	369
Introduction! started by Pinoikoi (5/12/04 at 9:36pm)	My ds was born at 32 weeks and was just shy of 4 pounds. His... 5/26/04 at 6:27pm by healthymom	6	470
I have this adoption fantasy... started by Jeddica (4/8/04 at 3:35am)	My husband and I also had to borrow the money both of our... 5/26/04 at 6:13pm by healthymom	16	866
It breaks my heart started by Softmama (5/24/04 at 9:08pm)	Thanks for all your replies. It is good to know that Post... 5/25/04 at 10:25pm by Softmama	7	568
Christian adoption agencies? started by HoosierDiaperinMama (5/11/04 at 12:43am)	We are going to go through Bethany Christian services. They... 5/23/04 at 10:12pm by dinade	9	531
birthmothers' thread started by guerrillamama (4/18/04 at 9:57pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Gr8flmom In 1999 I gave birth to... 5/22/04 at 1:28am by birthdancedoula	11	857
20/20 Adoption show did anyone see it started by soccerchic21 (5/1/04 at 4:05am) 1 2 3	Steph, I sooo hear you in this! It's beyond tiresome to have... 5/5/04 at 12:59am by Designeratheart	53	2,227
Adopting when I have 2 biological children? started by EllieB (4/30/04 at 8:26am)	We just adopted from China (just got home 4/29!!) and have 3... 5/3/04 at 1:33am by Tigeresse	6	599
Will having bipolar disorder hinder me adopting? started by Heavenly (4/30/04 at 3:55pm)	If you are interested in adopting through the foster care... 4/30/04 at 9:48pm by EFmom	1	457
May search for birth brother started by Emilie (4/29/04 at 9:47pm)	I am toying with the idea of searching for my birth brother.... 4/29/04 at 9:47pm by Emilie	0	333
Adopted child seeking birth parent started by steelmagnolia4 (2/23/04 at 1:01pm)	I found my birth mom when I was 20. She is a nice lady who... 4/29/04 at 9:42pm by Emilie	7	1,238
Ready to get started - Now What? started by irishprincess71 (4/28/04 at 6:01pm)	Have you selected a country yet? Personally, I would do that... 4/28/04 at 8:43pm by EFmom	1	344
adoption & homeschooling? started by annethcz (4/22/04 at 2:59am)	We are considering homeschooling, did a domestic adoption,... 4/27/04 at 11:35pm by T. Elena	6	552
I'm adopted... started by umsami (2/4/04 at 10:46am)	I am both adopted and an adoptive parent, so I guess I've... 4/27/04 at 2:21pm by BunnysMomma	14	936
need gift for mom/adopted 15 mo girl from Guatemala started by sntm (4/21/04 at 5:10pm)	Over the Moon by Karen Katz is a wonderful tale about the... 4/24/04 at 11:24pm by Dakota's Mom	2	431
Financing Adoption started by chanibell (4/23/04 at 6:18am)	We did a little of "this and that" to finance our adoptions.... 4/24/04 at 1:22am by Designeratheart	4	525
Book, Internet resources started by A.S. (4/20/04 at 5:53pm)	My husband and I are looking into foster adoption in... 4/20/04 at 5:53pm by A.S.	0	567
Our friends lost their foster baby. . . started by lexbeach (4/5/04 at 5:41pm)	Thank you all so much for your responses. We spent the day... 4/18/04 at 12:11am by lexbeach	6	783
doll question started by irishgreengables (3/29/04 at 4:08pm)	Pact , An Adoption Alliance, is a wonderful resource for... 4/3/04 at 7:07pm by pugmadmama	6	472
questions that crossed my mind started by Leonor (2/22/04 at 3:30pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally posted by gus'smamaMy experience is as a... 4/3/04 at 6:54pm by pugmadmama	125	8,827
she looks so much like you! started by sharqi (3/7/04 at 2:18pm)	I was in the grocery store with my daughter yesterday, and a... 4/1/04 at 10:50pm by Leatherette	13	916
The "A Question that crossed my mind" thread. started by AdinaL (3/12/04 at 10:09pm)	Still discussing it. Thanks for your input. 4/1/04 at 1:54pm by AdinaL	3	702
Thinking about adoption started by daria (3/26/04 at 1:58pm)	Thanks to everyone for the very thoughtful replies. You've... 3/30/04 at 11:51am by daria	7	679
Filling out reference forms for friends who are adopting.... started by cj'smommy (3/26/04 at 5:55pm)	Thank you so much for the input everyone! I really appreciate... 3/28/04 at 5:57pm by cj'smommy	5	497
Can we talk about foster parenting here? started by DreamsInDigital (2/20/04 at 9:21am)	I'm an adoptive foster parent to two incredible little boys,... 3/25/04 at 6:52pm by SingleDad	6	609
changing name? started by o2bamom (3/12/04 at 7:47pm)	I agree that changing a toddler or older child's name is a... 3/21/04 at 12:55pm by Amazlilith	7	588
Where would i start? started by dolphinkisser (3/15/04 at 6:16pm)	We used WACAP also, and were quite happy with them. We... 3/20/04 at 1:00pm by EFmom	5	476
anyone with expereince/advice for Middle Eastern adoption? started by Momma Aimee (3/17/04 at 7:40pm)	this is the data we need. thanks. i haven't had time to look... 3/18/04 at 1:21pm by Momma Aimee	5	764
Still in need of stories for Our Bodies, Ourselves started by RachelGS (2/4/04 at 10:12am)	Thanks, everyone! I am so grateful for your time, your... 3/15/04 at 11:09pm by RachelGS	8	573
We have a referral!!!!!! started by Tigeresse (3/10/04 at 2:39am)	Wow! Congratulations!!! 3/12/04 at 12:42am by T. Elena	9	579
I want to, DH doesn't started by Stayathomemommy (3/11/04 at 2:08pm)	Thank you. we are definately not ready at all. i was just... 3/12/04 at 12:37am by Stayathomemommy	2	597
LOL, the licensing workers haven't been asked this before started by grisandole (3/3/04 at 1:48pm)	Congrats! How exciting Kristi 3/10/04 at 12:55pm by grisandole	6	759
Just curious: Naming/Renaming an older Adopted Child started by IdentityCrisisMama (1/3/04 at 11:34am)	My parents adopted a foster son when he was about 5. He kept... 3/7/04 at 7:31pm by Irishmommy	8	1,611
Please delete started by IdentityCrisisMama (3/6/04 at 6:47pm)	I was posting my first questions about wanting to adopt and... 3/6/04 at 6:47pm by IdentityCrisi...	0	397
HI from Indiana (child men't) started by mom2one (3/4/04 at 5:19am)	wemberly, hi did you use to livein Indiana? how long did you... 3/5/04 at 12:55am by mom2one	2	415
Vaccines and adoption started by RasJane (2/19/04 at 7:50pm)	Thanks so much for your replies. I checked the actual Oregon... 3/4/04 at 4:03pm by RasJane	11	671
abused/traumatized infants started by sharqi (3/2/04 at 11:50pm)	Our girls were adopted from China. While they both received... 3/3/04 at 11:27am by EFmom	1	549
WooHoo! We got our 171H from INS which means.... started by ssmeest (2/4/04 at 12:19am)	Congrats on the dna match. That's a major step. I hope the... 2/21/04 at 3:29pm by Dakota's Mom	10	680
Chupa or Louhi in Russian Karelia started by Corinne (2/13/04 at 2:49am)	I don't have any info - but I wanted to say WELCOME!!!! 2/18/04 at 8:06pm by AdinaL	2	487
How about an update thread? started by Leatherette (9/10/03 at 2:44am) 1 2 3	Amazlilith, I'm so sorry for you and your family. This must... 2/4/04 at 9:26pm by EFmom	53	1,881
Hi! started by AdinaL (1/31/04 at 2:48am)	Welcome mods! It's a pretty quiet board! 2/1/04 at 9:29pm by steph	3	480
breastfeeding adopted baby started by Luanne (1/11/04 at 11:08am)	Luanne - I e-mailed you!!! (finally) 1/26/04 at 4:11pm by ramblinrose	4	600
Talk to me about interracial adoption started by RachelGS (1/10/04 at 2:34pm)	I have never adopted or been adopted, transracially or... 1/21/04 at 12:19pm by eilonwy	5	676
adoting younger siblings with a oplder birth sibling? started by Momma Aimee (12/19/03 at 10:20pm)	We have a 6 year old bio son and a 13 month old daughter... 1/10/04 at 3:14pm by ramblinrose	19	895
Adoption "pros" -- IA Adoption book? started by Momma Aimee (1/7/04 at 8:07pm)	Aimee, are they leaning toward a particular country yet? Most... 1/9/04 at 3:52pm by EFmom	1	428