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Transportation started by Julia07 (2/8/10 at 1:38am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Sierra I think it would be... 2/9/10 at 4:24pm by pumpkingirl71	6	557
Homestudy Questions? started by ilovemygirl (2/8/10 at 7:16pm)	Our homestudy was done by our agency, but we have a state... 2/9/10 at 2:31pm by MissinNYC	1	391
ADHD Meds? started by pumpkingirl71 (2/7/10 at 9:58am)	I took my later-aged adopted son off an atypical... 2/9/10 at 11:27am by junipermoon	8	626
I don't believe this! started by mamarhu (2/1/10 at 12:16am)	Oh my goodness... I wish I could do something to help lighten... 2/8/10 at 2:48pm by Whistler	14	1,788
Adopting from Haiti-Update-thread has been removed started by lauren (2/6/10 at 9:59am)	The Adopting from Haiti thread has been removed after careful... 2/7/10 at 9:23am by lauren	1	462
Any Foster-Adopt Happy Endings? started by minniemonster (2/3/10 at 1:53pm)	Thank you, dear friends! Your advice has been so generous and... 2/4/10 at 12:44pm by minniemonster	6	667
Frustrated- hit a road block w/ fostering in IL started by RhianaW14 (1/25/10 at 4:30pm) 1 2	That is awesome news! I think in some ways they just want to... 2/3/10 at 10:27pm by queenjane	27	1,382
Adoption Blogs? started by m.m.m. (1/26/10 at 9:39pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by cpeckys My blog is nothing... 2/2/10 at 11:57pm by Whistler	7	631
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ January 2010 started by BeckC (1/12/10 at 2:47am) 1 2	Ladycop, wow is all I can say. I thought the process was long... 2/2/10 at 3:48pm by christophersmom	27	1,806
Sad information. started by karne (1/26/10 at 4:54pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by karne I've followed your story,... 2/2/10 at 1:49am by Thandiwe	13	1,658
Adopting Toddlers (1-3 yrs) started by Turquesa (1/24/10 at 11:08am)	We adopted our daughter from Russia as a toddler. At first... 2/2/10 at 12:43am by kme	11	1,470
Breastfeeding Fosterlings? started by trekkingirl (12/31/09 at 11:41pm) 1 2 3 4	I couldn't read without piping up. When I was 16, I ended up... 2/1/10 at 9:54pm by averlee	64	4,280
Fostering/Canada started by Ceinwen (2/1/10 at 1:55pm)	Where are you? I can't speak to everywhere, but in the NWT,... 2/1/10 at 8:57pm by quantumleap	3	391
NPR about to air Haitian Baptist "abduction" started by SundayCrepes (2/1/10 at 5:02pm)	I agree with everything you said Diane. 2/1/10 at 8:10pm by krisnic	8	690
1099 for adoption subsidy??? started by alicia622 (1/30/10 at 1:37pm)	LOL... So I called the state today to find out why they are... 2/1/10 at 5:53pm by alicia622	8	1,191
Advice on preparing the adoption scrapbook? started by Armom (1/28/10 at 7:47pm)	Thanks, good advice. I will try to get to it. I know they are... 2/1/10 at 2:16pm by Armom	3	427
Some questions about adoptive nursing started by sesa70 (1/29/10 at 11:42am)	Hi. I have been on dom for a long time with this baby and my... 1/31/10 at 10:56pm by 3cuties	6	612
A few questions... started by kanga2roo (1/29/10 at 9:24pm)	That's definitely not too old to adopt through the foster... 1/30/10 at 12:20pm by Polliwog	7	505
Just for fun name thread~! started by sesa70 (1/25/10 at 10:52pm) 1 2	I know that naming in adoption can be a sticky issue... I see... 1/30/10 at 12:50am by Marcimama	27	1,378
financial assistance for home study, adoption fees? started by gkb2215 (1/27/10 at 12:41pm)	One other recommendation, or underscoring of a previous... 1/29/10 at 6:22pm by Sierra	5	653
The "What do you think" Thread started by georgia (1/29/10 at 12:27pm)	Has been removed. MDC is not currently hosting news stories... 1/29/10 at 12:27pm by georgia	0	388
Breastmilk for adopted baby started by Lizseas (1/28/10 at 5:18pm)	THANKS! I have passed the info on to my friend! 1/29/10 at 8:28am by Lizseas	2	468
How to best advocate for myself with worker? started by Armom (1/22/10 at 7:44pm)	Thanks, the phone call was fine. She just asked me a few... 1/28/10 at 7:43pm by Armom	11	713
Finding local adoption info & resources started by Mama Rana (1/20/10 at 11:09am)	Also look at adoption.com and those forums, we're in... 1/26/10 at 9:37pm by m.m.m.	4	725
Meeting for the first time started by curliemama (1/21/10 at 6:21pm)	I am sorry for your disappointment! 1/26/10 at 7:28pm by angie6191	10	846
how to prepare for a new baby? started by sesa70 (1/26/10 at 12:37pm)	I think the Arms Reach co-sleepers are all outgrown within 4... 1/26/10 at 4:02pm by crl	2	468
What defines "Emotional Stability"? started by Proxi (1/21/10 at 1:50am)	I am going to phone them and see what they say. I am not on... 1/26/10 at 4:44am by Proxi	4	777
Anyone used IRS form W-7a for temp SSN? started by heatherdeg (1/25/10 at 2:20pm)	Polliwog--I got that info from the other fp board that we're... 1/25/10 at 6:35pm by heatherdeg	5	647
dd and her closed adoption started by Sierra (1/23/10 at 5:36am)	One of the things that I wanted to mention that is helpful to... 1/25/10 at 4:53pm by EFmom	10	1,100
Any Illinois foster parents? I have a question! started by RhianaW14 (1/22/10 at 1:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by MoonStarFalling Hmm well maybe... 1/25/10 at 4:20pm by RhianaW14	12	597
Adoption and nomadic living? started by Funny Face (1/22/10 at 11:02pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog I wouldn't count on... 1/25/10 at 10:02am by pumpkingirl71	20	1,320
Guilty Musings started by mamarhu (1/24/10 at 1:58am)	No suggestions. Lately I have been feeling the same way. But... 1/24/10 at 11:00pm by MommyKelly	11	808
Newbie questions! started by koru (1/20/10 at 2:10am)	Thanks for your responses, mamas! I'm learning more & more... 1/24/10 at 7:35pm by koru	3	457
Where to look? Tribal rights for non-native adopted kids? started by RollerCoasterMama (1/23/10 at 10:11pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by abimommy No legal rights and... 1/23/10 at 11:13pm by RollerCoaster...	5	631
Please tell me it's going to be ok. started by Thandiwe (1/22/10 at 3:41am)	Quote: Originally Posted by Thandiwe Prhaze, who's life... 1/23/10 at 7:39pm by tiffani	8	1,223
Adopting from foster care question started by Sneezykids (1/20/10 at 9:16am)	Whether a child can be healed from attachment issues depends... 1/22/10 at 8:34am by Polliwog	15	778
Attachment question started by candm (7/24/09 at 6:48pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Aridel I don't remember her MDC... 1/22/10 at 1:17am by Mamacitac	19	1,590
Adopting, but still grieving infertility started by DynamiteA (1/11/10 at 5:08pm)	aww mama. I'm so sorry you're feeling this way.. There's no... 1/21/10 at 10:18pm by Mamacitac	14	1,150
Would a birth mom pick us? started by sbrinton (1/14/10 at 8:17pm)	Polli.. 1/21/10 at 10:15pm by Mamacitac	15	1,395
Intercountry Adoption Questions (Agency or no agency?) started by trimestersdoula (1/21/10 at 5:46pm)	My husband and I have decided to adopt a child We have been... 1/21/10 at 5:46pm by trimestersdoula	0	332
Fostering questions started by Mable (1/18/10 at 2:30am)	I know where I live you must be either married or single to... 1/20/10 at 10:56pm by MissinNYC	4	483
fosterring a friends child? started by kathymuggle (1/19/10 at 12:43pm)	I really think the best thing you can do is to give your dd's... 1/20/10 at 5:48pm by Smithie	8	736
Update on our children's O in Haiti started by candm (1/16/10 at 11:10am)	Hopefully they can get them out of there soon!!! God is... 1/20/10 at 1:52am by dogretro	7	912
Questions about Permanent Legal Guardianship (long) started by MrsH (1/16/10 at 6:20pm)	We are the legal guardians of my cousins 2 children. They... 1/17/10 at 10:51pm by MommyKelly	8	1,332
Intro...Hoping to foster-adopt started by onewayoranother (1/13/10 at 8:00pm)	Welcome to the rollercoaster ride! I waited for a long time... 1/17/10 at 8:50pm by queenjane	4	577
Only one parent travelling to pick up children started by stacey05 (1/13/10 at 11:16am)	As far as vaccines, when DH and I travelled to Ethiopia to... 1/16/10 at 8:41pm by annethcz	5	748
Please send us happy vibes this week!! started by Thandiwe (1/4/10 at 11:39pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog I wonder if since... 1/15/10 at 2:22am by Thandiwe	50	2,302
gifts from birthfamily you dislike? started by pumpkingirl71 (1/10/10 at 9:02pm)	We have def. gotten junk from dd's first mom. For me, it has... 1/12/10 at 2:56pm by sugarmoon	13	1,271
Support for Family With Kids in Foster Care From CPS Mixup started by Nan'sMom (1/5/10 at 12:47pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by khaoskat And trust me (my most... 1/12/10 at 1:15pm by Nan'sMom	37	2,459
surrogacy denial started by trekkingirl (1/5/10 at 10:30pm)	H 1/11/10 at 4:05pm by ilovemygirl	4	1,161