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We Have A Daughter!!! started by RedOakMomma (3/5/08 at 9:05pm) 1 2 3…24	Oh that's such great news!! so happy for you all!!: 8/28/08 at 1:44am by tiffani	469	21,569
Wait with me for our travel call AKA our "we have a boy!" thread LOL started by queencarr (3/13/08 at 6:13pm) 1 2 3…23	Thanks, ladies Feeling a little more even keel now. I am... 12/16/08 at 1:21pm by queencarr	444	18,238
Adoption related-Still food obsessed started by TTCH785 (8/23/10 at 2:40pm) 1 2 3…18	lasciate, please make an effort to post in a way that is... 7/15/11 at 9:59am by Cynthia Mosher	342	30,867
is adoption a big 'issue' for you? started by sesa70 (2/7/07 at 12:11pm) 1 2 3…15	Quote: Originally Posted by Sarahbunny But, I don't think... 2/22/07 at 3:14pm by hhurd	297	8,196
Love and Logic started by dharmamama (2/19/08 at 7:46pm) 1 2 3…14	(lurker here...) Good luck, DM!!! Know you will be missed. I... 8/19/08 at 9:00pm by MillingNome	277	21,110
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
Adoption Criticism started by Starr (10/5/05 at 5:39pm) 1 2 3…8	Thank you so much for sharing that. I doubt I would have come... 3/21/07 at 4:23am by Theresa42	151	8,672
Project Tadpole Goes Adoptive started by frog (8/31/07 at 11:19am) 1 2 3…8	Even though you're not upset about not getting these... 12/13/07 at 1:58am by talk de jour	145	11,204
They're taking my baby away today! started by Channelle (4/16/09 at 5:33pm) 1 2 3…8	I'm not also a foster parent, but I can feel the most of this... 12/15/09 at 9:04pm by mort20	144	18,750
Help me out. Re: offensive adoption terms started by Niamh (5/3/07 at 3:35pm) 1 2 3…8	I am going to let this thread rest for now. 5/31/07 at 9:47pm by lauren	141	7,289
exotic = offensive? started by tiffani (6/29/09 at 7:01am) 1 2 3…7	Hi all. Please remember to keep the conversation focused and... 7/3/09 at 9:01am by lauren	137	5,916
OMG! OMG! OMG! We got a call!!! Pic link in #77 started by heatherdeg (11/14/08 at 8:59pm) 1 2 3…7	Awww. She is so cute! 12/19/08 at 8:27pm by Spirit Dancer	131	13,110
Waiting To Adopt NON DDC ~ July 2009 started by BeckC (7/8/09 at 2:51pm) 1 2 3…7	To Augusthttp://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1118786 8/2/09 at 9:38pm by lauren	128	4,488
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
Help With Custody Of Stepson, No Negative comments, Or Attacks I'll Report and block started by BrascosPrincess (4/1/12 at 3:04pm) 1 2 3…7	Thinking of you... 4/25/12 at 1:55pm by Smithie	125	5,098
Waiting To Adopt... May 2009... Our NON DDC! started by Whistler (5/5/09 at 2:03am) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally Posted by BeckC When my DH was little... 5/29/09 at 8:01pm by Polliwog	121	4,919
I've been kicking around the idea of adopting internationally, and the "anti-adoption" movement started by Nanners (4/7/08 at 9:37am) 1 2 3…7	Closing thread for review. 5/17/08 at 9:47am by lauren	120	7,248
Niece is in foster care...help! started by Oliver'sMom (12/16/09 at 9:06pm) 1 2 3…6	Terrific news! 4/29/10 at 5:38pm by Polliwog	111	9,646
Changing names? started by nikkilynn (3/15/07 at 1:57pm) 1 2 3…6	I HAVE ASKED MY MOM ABOUT THIS. SHE WAS ADOPTED AT FIVE YEARS... 5/2/07 at 1:26am by Thursday Girl	111	6,340
Feeling Defeated--Support ONLY started by dharmamama (1/7/08 at 10:04am) 1 2 3…6	No, that doesn't start until March 10th. dm 2/13/08 at 6:59pm by dharmamama	109	8,373
C-R-A-Z-Y News story started by ShaggyDaddy (12/28/06 at 6:20pm) 1 2 3…6	Closing thread for review. 7/13/07 at 6:01pm by lauren	106	6,883
Attachment Disorders started by dharmamama (12/14/07 at 2:55pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Suebie That's a great story,... 12/23/07 at 9:40pm by blessed	103	5,415
Waiting To Adopt NON DDC ~ June 2009 started by BeckC (6/1/09 at 1:58pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by tiffani that's a really pretty... 7/2/09 at 3:12pm by crl	101	3,082
Is a Closed Adoption Possible? started by Deker (11/13/09 at 10:28am) 1 2 3…5	Quote: Originally Posted by APToddlerMama There are a... 12/26/09 at 3:32am by queenjane	99	7,173
anyone read this news story? started by sesa70 (12/12/07 at 11:34am) 1 2 3 4 5	So sad for that girl! But sooo not human for both her adopted... 12/21/07 at 2:38am by mother culture	98	3,170
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
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
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ September 2009 started by BeckC (9/2/09 at 1:44pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Erin, I've been reading along, but haven't posted in a while... 10/3/09 at 11:50pm by tiffani	96	3,352
Adoption Vent started by Starr (6/12/06 at 11:14am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by lauren I am replacing a link... 7/10/06 at 1:19pm by mamatutu	95	3,722
Did you get to make any decisions in the hospital? started by WifeMomChiro (6/25/11 at 9:33pm) 1 2 3 4 5	... healthy and whole and happy? I highly doubt the birthmom... 9/4/11 at 5:43am by Mom31	95	5,307
being an egg donor surrogate for a friend, thoughts? started by NotTheOnlyOne (1/14/09 at 12:37am) 1 2 3 4 5	it will be your child as much as your DS's are. Can they get... 4/3/09 at 3:13pm by MommyHawk	93	8,775
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ October 2009 started by BeckC (10/2/09 at 7:40pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by ladycop79 Anyway- I look... 10/24/09 at 8:43pm by tiffani	91	2,817
Name opinions, please! started by RedOakMomma (2/15/08 at 10:06pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by RedOakMomma I hope I'm not... 2/26/08 at 4:27pm by dharmamama	88	2,612
VENT: where are these kids? started by liz-hippymom (1/15/08 at 4:44pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Congrats!! I hope all is going well for you guys! I also... 1/31/08 at 10:32pm by lexbeach	86	3,793
Would you fost/adopt? started by BCFD (5/31/07 at 7:25pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Hi All Thanks for this thread. I am a newbie. Unlike many of... 6/20/07 at 1:52am by Uff Da	83	3,215
Supervised visitations going really bad...UPDATE #37 started by Thandiwe (10/28/08 at 7:55pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Early in the case, a local experienced foster mom told me... 12/16/08 at 2:35pm by Thandiwe	81	9,500
fostering and birth parent's names started by alwayslearning66 (1/12/11 at 10:57am) 1 2 3 4	I hear you, Heather. It's a kind of Zen practice, this... 1/26/11 at 7:06am by alwayslearning66	79	3,446
Waiting to Adopt NON DDC ~ November 2009 started by BeckC (11/1/09 at 2:24pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by lamamax3 Well, it's been a week... 11/24/09 at 2:35pm by Whistler	78	2,637
This is such a nightmare started by queenjane (4/21/10 at 10:50pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by RedOakMomma My heart aches for... 6/7/10 at 12:17pm by christophersmom	75	9,274
Using Respectful Adoption Language started by Whistler (3/11/09 at 5:06pm) 1 2 3 4	I copied Sierra's post into the Forum guidelines, changed the... 3/25/09 at 2:44pm by lauren	73	3,086
How do I give a name to a birth mom that a foster child does not know as their mom? started by FosteringDHS (1/30/12 at 8:13pm) 1 2 3 4	Thanks for sharing Jen- good to see all members of the triad... 3/6/12 at 10:26pm by Mom31	71	1,304
"Why don't they just sterilize her?" started by mamagi (7/1/10 at 8:27am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Baby~Braatens~Mama But after... 7/12/10 at 12:49pm by jeminijad	69	5,049
If you foster, is there really and $ left at the end of the month? started by cdmommie (8/17/10 at 1:58pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by marsupial-mom But here's the... 8/31/10 at 1:56pm by hannahgrace	69	4,344
We're MATCHED!!! With FIVE kids!! Update Post #52 started by DTmama1 (6/12/09 at 8:38pm) 1 2 3 4	how are things going these days, DTmama1? use all your spare... 11/20/09 at 6:23pm by tiffani	69	7,933
Unbelievable Adoption/Teen Parent Story (returned) started by Diamond Baby (5/5/07 at 8:44am) 1 2 3 4	She's lovable. The best way is to just take one step at a... 5/24/07 at 3:13am by jigglewiggle	69	6,820
Angelina fandom started by pumpkingirl71 (3/11/07 at 9:44pm) 1 2 3 4	I just read an article tonight that said she is going to stay... 3/18/07 at 10:41pm by MonicaS	68	3,279
NBC calls Adoptive Moms "Non Moms" started by RedOakMomma (5/9/08 at 1:39pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by cyndimo You're less likely to... 6/26/08 at 2:32pm by Polliwog	68	2,900
If you could give one piece of advice... started by MixerMama (5/27/10 at 12:18pm) 1 2 3 4	PMG - I don't believe they do for domestic but for... 7/12/10 at 2:42pm by SpottedFoxx	68	4,544
Adoptive parents...need help with birth/first parent term started by RedOakMomma (2/15/08 at 1:11am) 1 2 3 4	For our children, mommy and daddy can mean multiple people -... 3/18/08 at 5:40pm by hockeywoman	68	3,094
Waiting for Noah! started by happygirl6 (4/29/08 at 11:42am) 1 2 3 4	Welcome home Noah! 8/29/08 at 5:39pm by Spock	68	2,899