Starting the adoption process..where do I post now?
Original post by aliciahelene
We are still going to try a few rounds of IUI's, but we are starting the adoption process because it is so time consuming..the social worker is coming out for our first visit on November 19th and she will check us out and make sure we arent killers, etc. Im nervous! Then that should take a few months and then we have to put together more paperwork, but while that is happening, we will get referrals for children. We decided to adopt from Ethiopia..so we may have a child or children by the end of summer!!!! Im so excited!! But I dont know where I post, we are still trying IUI's, so technically we are TTC, but also adopting. Where do I fit in here?
aliciahelene
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Karen...I have EVERY brochure from every agency in the nation involving every country you can think of. I really, really very throuoghly researched this...each agency works with differnt countries, for example, the agency we are choosing works with Ethiopia, China and Thailand, some ONly work with Russia, some work throughout Eastyern Europe. There is also domestic adoptions and I can tell you names of extremely reputable ones for domestic. Anything you need..I have websites, brochures, etc. FM me if you need anything and we can axchange numbers. Ill tell ya everything I know!!!! Im sorry that you have gone through so mnay treatments!!! That must be hard...we have only done one IUI, but my husbands morphology is low and unless we do IVF, our chances are conceiving are low. There are no guarantees with IVF and our insurance doesnt cover it..so I would much rather adopt! So please..anything you need..just let me know! There are some excellent programs out there and there is also an adoption tax credit...believe me..you would never know that im a grad student because I have spent ALL of my time researching agencies and programs..Ive been lost in my own little adoption wonderland and its very very exciting!
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I think you are doing such a wonderful and beautiful thing. I wish you and your DH lots of luck in the process.
aliciahelene
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Jen524..your baby is BEAUUUUUTTTTIIIIFUUULLLLLL!!!!!
Jenn524
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Thank you.
cocoa
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I am sooooooo happy for you!!! Your children are going to be so lucky!!! Just think, a year from now and you'll be a mom!!!
aliciahelene
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YIPPPEEEE and thank you Cocoa!!! Thankfully, Ethiopian adoptions generally dont take as long as other adoptions..so I may have my chidren even SOONER!!! Once things get movin,I will set up a website, for now we have to be injvestigated to prove we arent criminals and this can take almost two months..its insane!!
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alicia your amazing!!!! im so happy for you
Sunny
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It's so exciting!
Marcela1654
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Alicia: I'm so excited for you and DH. Good Luck
Janice
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my friend adopted a little columbian angel last december, while her and her husband were down there she got preggo!!! this was after 6 yrs of trying(Invetro's and fertility) she finally convinced her DH to adopt, in march she thought she had the flu, and no, preggo!! She had a beautiful baby boy on saturday 10 lbs 2 ozs, last thanksgiving she had no babies, this one she will have 2!!! her older one though is a gem. Everyone loves him, and he lites up the room. She was very worried that she would not feel as close to baby #2 as she did her first one!!
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That was so sweet!!!! You two will make wonderful parents!
BMD'sPeanut
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This is wonderful. I am so happy for you.
FeliciaDA
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Alicia - I just wanted to take a moment to tell you that I believe you are one of the most loving, caring and generous people in the world.. I truly admire what you plan to do and that you are going to open up your lives and home to a deserving chid
You and your DH will be amazing parents, and I hope the process goes smoothly and quickly for the two of you
All the best, and please keep us updated on your progress! You DEFINITELY belong here and we are all looking forward to the day when you are 'officially' a Mommy
The Original 2nd-time-around
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ALicia, best of luck to you and your DH. Your children will be blessed to have such loving parents
aliciahelene
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thankyou SOOO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT! You guys blow my mind with your kind words and support!!! THANKYOU!!! It amazes me how I can express my feelings and you guys understand and offer personal experiences and support...it is so nice to come on here and read the wonderful things you all write!!! SO THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I cant wait to be an official mommy too!!! My problem is everytime I see a picture from an agency on website, I want that child. I want them all. We just hada pic sent to us of two sisters, ages four and ten. They are beautiful and were abused. I want them now too....this is going to be so hard to make a final decision. Its so sad that there are so many orphans all over the world. I will keep everyone posted. The lady is coming out for our first home visit next friday.....how scary. Should I have food for her? I am clueless..Im going to clean like ive never cleaned before!
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Alicia I am so excited for your and your DH. I think it's a wonderful thing what you're doing. Speaking as a child who was adopted, it's such a special feeling to know how hard your parents worked to get you and how long they waited.
As for the first evaluation, I would set out little finger foods like assorted cheese and crackers. Otherwise you could serve mini pastries and coffee and tea.
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Congratulations! That's wonderful! I'm an adoptee, and I'm sure you'll wind up with the child who was meant for you one way or another. You would not believe how alike me and my mom are!
aliciahelene
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Nferranid..thats a bgreat idea! Maybe I could do a cheese and cold cut platter and coffee/tea! I like the pastryy idea as well..I have a fantastic baker right donw the street!!! Marymoon..I love what you said about getting the child who was meant for you! Thats beautiful!!! Thanks so much!
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Wow, congratulations, that is so exciting!!! I wish you & Dex lots of luck & happiness!!
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Alicia,
we can share stories, as we want to adopt as well. I contacted a lawyer already and haven't gotten as far as you, but hope to get there after we move into our new home next week.
