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I've applied for a job and would value your comments started by hermionesmum (9/30/09 at 6:52pm)	Since it sounds like you will be working on all sides of the... 9/30/09 at 8:49pm by Tigerchild	2	356
a co-sleeping question started by sesa70 (9/30/09 at 10:49am)	Quote: Originally Posted by RedOakMomma With a king bed,... 9/30/09 at 7:34pm by SundayCrepes	2	404
Meeting with an adoption lawyer, what to ask? started by ChristyMarie (9/29/09 at 5:04pm)	Okay, then a lot of my questions aren't so relevant. The... 9/30/09 at 11:41am by crl	3	291
Adopting when you're a dependent started by Sarah8Jane (9/29/09 at 7:08pm)	Thanks Mamas. This is what I was assuming, but having not... 9/29/09 at 8:44pm by Sarah8Jane	3	526
private adoption experiences? started by griffin2004 (9/27/09 at 2:56pm)	We're doing this. We've hired an attorney who will help us... 9/28/09 at 1:55am by crl	2	407
I'm so irked (my privacy was violated) started by mran (9/22/09 at 6:38pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Sierra It would actually be... 9/28/09 at 12:48am by Tigerchild	17	1,479
Chinese babies stolen by officials for foreign adoption started by RedOakMomma (9/22/09 at 7:59pm)	Great response. I made myself a cup of coffee so that I could... 9/24/09 at 6:10pm by sbrinton	9	1,167
our little one died. started by tiffani (7/6/09 at 11:01pm) 1 2 3 4 5	(no title) 9/23/09 at 2:54pm by theretohere	97	9,871
Effects of fostering on my bio kids started by IncompetentHousewife (9/8/09 at 3:07am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Whistler When we took the PRIDE... 9/23/09 at 12:48pm by Thandiwe	34	1,735
A very bizarre adoption situation started by grantskismom+1 (9/19/09 at 12:03am)	I think both race and the birth family issue comes into play... 9/23/09 at 11:00am by grantskismom+1	12	1,523
Advice on Preparing Spare Bedroom started by Sienna-forever (9/10/09 at 3:04pm) 1 2	Nightlights! 9/22/09 at 2:17am by basje	20	995
I parked in the "Expectant Mothers" space at Babies R' Us started by Alvenchrst (8/2/09 at 4:57pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by lovebug Yep! I totally agree!My... 9/21/09 at 9:19pm by vbactivist	97	8,999
First Placement Stories...... started by Sienna-forever (9/18/09 at 9:30am)	Thandiwe 'but the pieces magically fell into place. It was... 9/21/09 at 8:42am by Sienna-forever	9	638
Just looking for IL foster/foster to adopt experiences started by ss1 (9/20/09 at 9:17pm)	Just list the good and bad experiences you had with the sw,... 9/20/09 at 9:17pm by ss1	0	288
Is it possible to teach a 10mo to nurse? started by heatherdeg (9/2/09 at 2:47pm) 1 2	Hey Tiffany, yes, I think he was breastfeeding with one of... 9/19/09 at 12:56am by Jyotsna	21	1,341
Good news; bad news? started by mamarhu (9/15/09 at 12:51pm)	are they adopting these girls because they love them and want... 9/17/09 at 11:34pm by tiffani	5	618
Just starting out...(long) started by KayTeeJay (9/17/09 at 12:08pm)	We are planning to adopt internationally. We already have... 9/17/09 at 7:42pm by sbrinton	2	407
Has anyone done an independent/private international adoption? started by Funny Face (9/9/09 at 12:25pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by MittensKittens Mmm... I am not... 9/17/09 at 3:46pm by Veronika01	28	2,420
zen, frustrated, detached started by mama_miiteg (5/4/09 at 12:17am)	Kido in arms right now, so this will be brief. I thought he... 9/16/09 at 9:33pm by Sierra	12	799
Hooray! He is here! started by mamalemon (9/11/09 at 7:45pm) 1 2	Congratulations! : Thank you for sharing your story! How... 9/13/09 at 11:32pm by expecting-joy	21	1,109
Are there signs to look for to tell if an agency is not credible? started by Funny Face (9/4/09 at 12:28pm)	1. Is the agency licensed in one or more states? If not, it... 9/13/09 at 7:28am by sak9645	7	543
those who used a private attorney/adoption. networking to find your own situation started by luv-my-boys (8/26/09 at 2:10am)	have you considered a 'finding' or 'matching' agency like... 9/10/09 at 9:59pm by robynlyn80	10	886
How did you finance your adoption? started by Funny Face (9/1/09 at 1:14pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Polliwog Turbotax makes things... 9/9/09 at 9:49pm by annethcz	25	1,410
Avoiding PAD started by Whistler (9/7/09 at 3:05pm)	Erin, congratulations on the likelihood of baby bear! and... 9/8/09 at 7:51pm by tiffani	7	486
Feeling pressure, what to do? started by sesa70 (9/3/09 at 1:01am)	Thanks everyone. They claim that their fees for the AA... 9/8/09 at 3:31pm by sesa70	8	614
Starting our foster care journey started by NikonMama (9/6/09 at 10:33pm)	I've heard that, too. But, I don't think it's all that... 9/7/09 at 3:40pm by Polliwog	5	425
I'm finally home/update started by queencarr (8/21/09 at 3:57am)	It does sound like he is having a reaction to your being away... 9/7/09 at 3:04pm by lauren	12	1,050
Good and bad reasons for considering fostering? started by Smokering (8/28/09 at 7:29pm)	We're considering adoption not foster care, but I don't think... 9/6/09 at 6:39pm by sbrinton	5	703
Has Anyone Seen this Film? started by Polliwog (9/1/09 at 10:05am)	I own it. It's good but heart wrenching. I didn't learn... 9/1/09 at 11:09pm by SpringRain	1	403
Can anyone PM me some Reactive attachment disorder resources? started by jeliphish (8/31/09 at 4:02pm)	See the forum Resource list as... 8/31/09 at 11:07pm by lauren	3	441
Waiting To Adopt NON DDC ~ August 2009 started by BeckC (8/1/09 at 2:12pm) 1 2 3…8	I send updates and photos once a month and have been inviting... 8/31/09 at 2:06pm by SundayCrepes	151	6,583
Anyone foster without plans to adopt? started by Maine Mama Doula (8/26/09 at 1:21pm)	We licensed through the foster unit and the adoptive unit. We... 8/29/09 at 4:11am by heatherdeg	15	705
Advice wanted..... please..... started by mumto2 (8/27/09 at 1:29am)	I have all those questions, plus, I've never had a kid come... 8/28/09 at 12:13pm by Sierra	3	463
Were to start? started by laralee16 (8/24/09 at 12:56am)	As a foster/adopting single mom, I am probably about as... 8/26/09 at 4:40am by mamarhu	7	571
How on earth does someone accomodate a 4-8 week stay?! started by Funny Face (8/12/09 at 10:26pm)	I dont belong here, but you can check out couchsurfing to... 8/25/09 at 6:47am by Seie	10	1,154
"giving them back" comment started by griffin2004 (8/17/09 at 2:30am)	It bugs me. I usually say something along the lines of "Yup,... 8/24/09 at 5:15pm by sugarmoon	19	1,683
What do you think? Very long started by Veronika01 (8/24/09 at 6:27am)	.... 8/24/09 at 12:06pm by Veronika01	6	577
Anyone experienced with special needs adoption? started by BetsyNY (8/18/09 at 2:31pm)	This site is my favorite because its lists all the... 8/23/09 at 9:15pm by queenjane	19	729
How do you refer to yourself? started by ashley9742 (8/17/09 at 11:50am)	My FD, 8, has been here 2 years, and calls me by my 1st name.... 8/22/09 at 1:12am by mamarhu	8	592
Deciding on an agency fears started by sbrinton (8/20/09 at 12:48am)	We have not talked ith the family personally, but we do plan... 8/21/09 at 11:35pm by sbrinton	4	372
Is our family too homogeneous for adoption? started by Nosy (8/18/09 at 6:07pm)	I am olive complected, my 2 bios at home are full siblings,... 8/21/09 at 7:44pm by mamarhu	9	825
Anyone Fostering in New Mexico? started by hdeering (8/5/09 at 1:02pm)	I can understand the need for stability for these little ones... 8/20/09 at 7:16pm by SBassham80	19	682
Special things to make kids feel at home? Fostering. started by HeatherAtHome (8/19/09 at 10:07am)	That all sounds really nice, and I like the ideas others have... 8/19/09 at 11:10pm by Sierra	7	516
Preparing for Foster Child started by FunTracy (8/4/09 at 11:55pm)	You usually have to go to the WIC office and transfer the... 8/19/09 at 12:27pm by Polliwog	11	769
Fostering, visitations, and nutrition... started by Thandiwe (8/12/09 at 3:51pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by queenjane I dont exactly feed... 8/19/09 at 12:03am by Thandiwe	29	1,487
Adoptive Family Saying Hi started by shoshanna (8/17/09 at 10:10pm)	welcome shoshanna! what country in Africa is your son from?... 8/18/09 at 8:24pm by tiffani	4	385
Has anyone used Adoption Pros Agency out of Michigan? started by Funny Face (8/18/09 at 4:06pm)	If so, please PM me or give info here. I've emailed them and... 8/18/09 at 4:06pm by Funny Face	0	255
Help! I am SO new started by cecegarrett (8/11/09 at 12:53am)	Quote: Originally Posted by cecegarrett Our reasoning for... 8/17/09 at 9:34pm by queenjane	8	562
Legal Question... please help started by koby58 (8/15/09 at 12:28am)	Definitely call. See if you can find out who their caseworker... 8/15/09 at 10:59am by krisnic	2	442
car seat safety started by dogretro (8/14/09 at 8:59pm)	I've seen some outrageous transportation of foster kids too.... 8/15/09 at 8:14am by pixiekisses	4	447