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kids' Book Recommendations, Single parent adoption started by ArtsyHeartsy (12/13/11 at 10:18am)	I don't have any book suggestions for you, but there is a... 12/18/11 at 12:22pm by CrunchyChrist...	1	31
Waiting for The Call started by Grace and Granola (12/13/11 at 7:56pm)	Congrats! Hope the wait is not long. 12/14/11 at 2:02pm by christophersmom	4	107
good-bye letter started by alwayslearning66 (12/6/11 at 9:26am)	Yes, red flags are everywhere with her. She also sent a... 12/13/11 at 9:43am by alwayslearning66	15	692
Visiting with DD's Birth Father started by Polliwog (11/16/11 at 12:07pm) 1 2 3	Good point. 12/13/11 at 6:31am by RedOakMomma	56	1,136
Inducing Lactation: Help Needed started by Desiretolactate (12/9/11 at 10:03am)	I had to have domperidone to induce lactation. When I ran... 12/11/11 at 8:54pm by WifeMomChiro	3	189
How to word baby announcements? started by sesa70 (10/12/11 at 9:55am)	Did all of the recipients know you were adopting? While... 12/6/11 at 11:02am by Polliwog	8	296
Looking for thoughts about race. started by Just1More (10/31/11 at 10:29am)	Yes, it is. We have adopted from Ethiopia twice, and we live... 12/5/11 at 2:12pm by Natalie12	15	466
They call me "Miss Mom" - Smithie's foster care saga, Fall 2011 started by Smithie (8/20/11 at 5:22am) 1 2 3	Have they said or done anything that would lead you to... 12/3/11 at 11:51am by queenjane	54	2,718
I'm back again-and SCARED to death! started by hsmamato2 (11/29/11 at 1:30pm)	Good Luck 11/30/11 at 9:02am by Momma Aimee	3	218
simple question, how much does it cost started by Momma Aimee (11/1/11 at 4:46pm)	I did a private adoption for just under $10,000 BUT... 11/29/11 at 10:21pm by meenajo	10	310
Concerns in Considering Foster Parenting started by MamaRhi (11/2/11 at 10:38am)	In the link to the IA regs, it says over six can't share.... 11/29/11 at 4:50pm by queenjane	19	546
how to choose a FP adgency? started by Momma Aimee (11/21/11 at 7:13am)	Aimee-- are you moving to the St. Louis area? If so, I could... 11/26/11 at 6:19pm by Grace and...	4	87
Missing you Dearly started by Ratoshia (11/20/11 at 8:21am)	You did what you thought was best for your babies, even... 11/23/11 at 5:19pm by 4midablemama	5	248
finally some direction!! Foster Parents in MO?? started by Momma Aimee (11/20/11 at 2:00pm)	DH finally got approavel from the big boss is St L that they... 11/20/11 at 2:00pm by Momma Aimee	0	26
is it ever possible to adopt a baby? started by kfillmore (10/29/11 at 6:24pm)	Have you checked out friends in adoption?... 11/18/11 at 8:57am by RStelle	14	538
Talking About Birth Fathers started by Polliwog (11/17/11 at 8:53am)	With us, we have daddy and mommy in the house. With Miss M,... 11/18/11 at 7:53am by christophersmom	5	128
Relinquishment started by christophersmom (11/15/11 at 8:48am)	Thinking of you, Carly. 11/17/11 at 5:53am by Smithie	4	230
re-posting started by fosterparent (11/9/11 at 4:50am) 1 2 3	I see that you are deleting/moving your post so you probably... 11/15/11 at 3:07pm by Polliwog	45	989
Knock on Wood for us! started by pumpkingirl71 (11/11/11 at 6:48pm)	Hope it continues to go well. 11/15/11 at 8:37am by christophersmom	8	131
Our Dilemma started by thatgirliknew (10/14/11 at 6:52am)	Oddly enough, as much as CYF harps on transitions and such... 11/13/11 at 8:53pm by dogretro	10	528
New here and looking for info on private vs. agency adoptions started by bstandlee (9/10/11 at 3:49pm)	OP - There are a lot of differences between using an agency... 11/3/11 at 10:04am by mamadebug	12	291
NC Adoption Assistance Vendor Payments started by sileeno (10/3/10 at 8:19pm) 1 2	If I can help you in anyway, please let me know. This entire... 11/3/11 at 7:22am by sileeno	24	1,938
I am going to be a mommy on Monday. started by krisnic (10/25/11 at 5:51pm)	Love your story. :) Yes, I totally teared up. ... 11/2/11 at 3:51pm by IzzyTheTerrible	18	402
i will be 18 in november and want to adopt my 12 year old sister. started by Lanlgeybaby (10/20/11 at 10:05am) 1 2	It's actually the same in NJ--fostering and adoptive units... 10/31/11 at 5:53pm by heatherdeg	24	912
Positive Foster to Adopt expereince; adopting and infant or toddler? started by Momma Aimee (10/22/11 at 4:37pm)	the move issues are many, that we know. the Good thing is... 10/27/11 at 8:58am by Momma Aimee	11	275
What was your FAS or RAD child like as a baby? started by LessTraveledBy (10/7/11 at 10:21pm)	You can diagnose FAS by facial features. The problem is with... 10/24/11 at 6:00pm by queenjane	8	352
teaching appropriate dress started by MrsH (9/17/11 at 8:30pm)	As always, I appreciate the responses. There is so much... 10/23/11 at 6:25pm by MrsH	12	419
i will soon be 18 and want to adopt my 12 yrs old sister started by Lanlgeybaby (10/20/11 at 10:08am)	I was hoping to merge these two threads, but can't seem to... 10/23/11 at 5:27am by lauren	12	262
Considering becoming a foster parent started by BinkieFinder (10/19/11 at 10:43pm)	I've fostered four children and only one has left my home, a... 10/19/11 at 11:39pm by queenjane	1	101
How to Support an Expectant Mom started by CrunchyChristianMama (3/22/11 at 9:56am) 1 2	Sorry, just noticed that his is an older thread. You've... 10/18/11 at 12:14pm by Myridian	23	1,358
Adoptive Nursing with older baby started by Marcimama (10/11/11 at 11:34am)	Which forum are you talking about? asklenore? I've been on so... 10/16/11 at 11:33pm by SundayCrepes	5	153
foster parenting when your own child is explosive? started by Tuesday (10/5/11 at 5:50pm)	I think it has its advantages and disadvantages like any kind... 10/16/11 at 9:23pm by kathteach	5	211
Post-finalization - starting a new page & first mom name started by Momma Molly (7/31/11 at 5:39pm) 1 2	that's good thinking. 10/16/11 at 12:04pm by Mom31	30	1,458
Milk Sharing with adoptive mama started by dovey (10/10/11 at 7:43pm)	No, we're near the university. In the summer the NW group... 10/15/11 at 8:37pm by SundayCrepes	10	150
Kinship Adoption Questions started by mama2myangels07 (10/6/11 at 5:34pm) 1 2	So they do. And if they care about finding the right family... 10/15/11 at 4:06pm by Smithie	32	444
Any near-relative adoptions here? started by IzzyTheTerrible (9/24/11 at 3:26pm) 1 2	It's true, there's a considerable amount of shame involved,... 10/15/11 at 11:57am by IzzyTheTerrible	35	725
Transtioning question started by Marcimama (8/26/11 at 10:13pm)	Thank you! I love how as you get to know someone better and... 10/7/11 at 11:50am by Marcimama	8	499
what to get him tested for once home? started by rachie (9/29/11 at 11:21am)	He's on anti-seizure meds (and they just upped his dose -... 10/5/11 at 12:22am by rachie	9	225
Keepsake hand casts plaster or clay? started by eyeamviolet (9/29/11 at 8:42am)	Try using sculpey (you can buy it at most craft stores, art... 10/3/11 at 7:13pm by RedOakMomma	5	100
New to fostering and wondering how crunchy mamas handle certain things.... started by swd12422 (9/24/11 at 6:35pm)	Eeek. I just re-read my post and see what you mean. I've... 9/28/11 at 12:08pm by heatherdeg	10	325
Maybe a stupid question started by SimplyRochelle (9/24/11 at 8:11pm)	I think talk with your social worker but this is good advice.... 9/28/11 at 8:28am by christophersmom	5	162
Foster-adopt reading recommendations? started by want2bepapa (9/27/11 at 6:09am)	I've had a fairly positive adoption-from-foster care... 9/27/11 at 10:12pm by queenjane	6	107
When did TPR happen? started by cdmommie (9/16/11 at 6:01pm)	In NC they have 30 days to appeal. My current FD they keep... 9/26/11 at 4:35pm by christophersmom	9	221
Possibel Trigger: Abuse, infant, what happens next? started by MacKinnon (9/18/11 at 9:52pm)	My XH assaulted my son when he was 5... no broken bones, but... 9/26/11 at 4:23pm by Mummoth	8	442
feeling a tad resentful... started by leilamom (8/22/11 at 1:06pm)	A few times over, actually because even if you know that... 9/24/11 at 7:33pm by heatherdeg	15	803
Home birth and foster care started by caraloveschuck (7/23/11 at 3:31pm)	Well, in my state, homeschooling and vax exemption were... 9/23/11 at 7:58pm by heatherdeg	10	1,529
Bio mom wants to borrow baby? started by BubblingBrooks (9/20/11 at 4:26pm) 1 2	both parents are adults, and normally they do not object. It... 9/23/11 at 7:19pm by BubblingBrooks	25	849
I May See DD's Birth Mother Tomorrow started by Polliwog (9/21/11 at 6:56am)	Hmmm. Maybe a tree isn't the best plant to use. :) Some... 9/23/11 at 9:21am by CrunchyChrist...	4	175
7 year old in kinship care with aunt and uncle started by Kmack1 (8/8/11 at 7:41am) 1 2	I'm so glad you are all seeking the support you need. This... 9/21/11 at 12:51pm by MrsH	33	1,520
Writing a personal reference for foster/adopt family started by amyx4 (9/13/11 at 9:02pm)	I wrote one for a friend last year. I googled adoption... 9/20/11 at 8:14am by christophersmom	7	196