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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	31,748
Link for 2010 foster care reimbursement rates? started by Sierra (2/4/10 at 5:01pm) 1 2	Sounds like your research paper was AWESOME!! I wish more... 7/21/12 at 6:10am by knrmam	21	22,112
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	21,784
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	21,565
A low-cost/nearly free international adoption! started by queenjane (10/4/07 at 2:59pm) 1 2	Katherine, Congratulations on being matched already!! That is... 2/20/08 at 7:37pm by MamaOf2+Triplets	20	19,427
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	18,958
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	18,466
questions about foster parenting started by briannas auntie (2/23/11 at 1:12am)	Thank you for the information:-D 4/23/12 at 3:13pm by AviMuslimah	12	16,209
Adopting newborn twins started by tiffani (8/1/06 at 2:16am)	what a difference two years makes!! I saw the title of the... 10/29/08 at 5:05am by tiffani	11	13,910
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	13,235
How Hard is it to Adopt a Newborn? started by homebirthbaby04 (3/6/07 at 3:49pm) 1 2 3 4	Thank you for explaining the foster/adopt. We are headed down... 3/18/07 at 6:50pm by tuck	65	12,307
Need suggestions for other names for "mom and dad" started by raleigh_mom (2/29/08 at 1:09pm)	My foster sibs who haven't been comfortable with calling my... 3/10/08 at 1:47am by Ravin	8	11,966
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	11,336
How to find child given up for adoption? started by Satori (3/6/08 at 6:09pm)	I just recently found my birthmother. Several years ago I made... 3/7/08 at 11:56am by Earthly_Joys	8	10,988
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	10,114
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	9,999
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 that... 12/16/08 at 2:35pm by Thandiwe	81	9,640
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... 6/7/10 at 12:17pm by christophersmom	75	9,404
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... 9/21/09 at 9:19pm by vbactivist	97	9,305
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	9,233
Where are you in the adoption process? ROLLCALL started by Mamatohaleybug (1/31/05 at 2:58pm) 1 2 3	QueeTheBean, that's so exciting! I love it when referrals come... 3/31/05 at 12:36pm by AmyAngel	45	9,202
questions that crossed my mind started by Leonor (2/22/04 at 3:30pm) 1 2 3…7	Quote: Originally posted by gus'smama My experience is... 4/3/04 at 6:54pm by pugmadmama	125	8,977
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	8,939
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	8,591
Foster parenting and stipend started by Momily (4/23/11 at 8:57pm) 1 2	Are these kids placed with you through a foster care agency?... 4/3/12 at 8:15pm by queenjane	28	8,405
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... 2/22/07 at 3:14pm by hhurd	297	8,352
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	8,054
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	7,487
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	7,463
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	7,448
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	7,444
Poll: When a case goes to TPR trial, what has happened in your experience? started by Thandiwe (9/16/08 at 12:51am) 1 2 3 4	Hang in there. It is tough. It really is. But hang in. And... 9/25/08 at 4:47pm by Sierra	63	7,049
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	7,010
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	6,952
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	6,685
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	Unfortunately, parents abuse their children in many ways, and... 7/16/12 at 5:00pm by one who knows	126	6,616
Ugandan and Rwandan adoption, for anyone who might be interested... started by tiffani (10/22/09 at 5:45pm) 1 2 3	Kelsey, I am in CO too and I would love to answer questions if... 5/13/13 at 5:28pm by Marcimama	40	6,569
Feeding the Adopted Baby: Resources started by lauren (7/9/06 at 3:34pm) 1 2	Yes thank you for all those links they are great, on a few of... 9/16/08 at 12:17pm by bethgift	20	6,495
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	6,442
Any white mamas adopting African American or bi-racial babies? started by ssmeest (6/15/03 at 11:58pm) 1 2	Our 3 yr old dd is AA and we are not. [The adoption is... 7/7/06 at 12:41pm by ibex67	24	6,293
"can't get approved for adoption" ? started by marsupial-mom (7/18/10 at 2:02pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Mamma Mia It's all about priorities. If you want to afford... 10/6/12 at 7:42am by marsupial-mom	96	6,146
how many of you have induced lactation started by ~Megan~ (12/18/04 at 2:47pm) 1 2	Thanks for the advice and info. I guess I have much to read... 5/10/05 at 8:07am by Cynthia Mosher	31	6,043
Attachment Disorders started by dharmamama (12/14/07 at 2:55pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Suebie That's a great... 12/23/07 at 9:40pm by blessed	103	5,569
I am so angry, so hurt, so frustrated, so worried... started by MDCGuest01 (1/17/11 at 3:29pm) 1 2 3	Hercinetom, we did hire a lawyer and went to court multiple... 9/19/12 at 10:07am by anon-a-mom	48	5,547
Pregnant and giving baby up. started by acatnamedsloan (12/22/08 at 5:38pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by BethNC Hmmm. It will be... 1/3/09 at 4:46pm by queenjane	60	5,523
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	5,495
Poll: Would you or did you adopt transracially? started by BeckC (5/2/09 at 12:50am) 1 2 3 4	"We're in the foster-to-adopt process, are both white, and... 4/9/10 at 6:58pm by Smithie	61	5,479
In shock; UPDATE POST #43 started by Thandiwe (10/1/09 at 7:08pm) 1 2 3	In MI, i believe foster parents have legal standing after one... 10/16/09 at 9:18pm by queenjane	56	5,414
Foster regs say NO Co-sleeping even with an adopted child! started by BCFD (8/26/08 at 1:26pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mran I'm sorry, but this is... 9/14/08 at 9:50am by moondiapers	68	5,326
TTA (trying to adopt) Chat Thread started by Rainey Daye (2/24/12 at 1:49pm) 1 2 3…14	I can ask the agency whenever I want, about how many times our... 1/6/13 at 10:22am by MountainMamaGC	260	5,267