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Sorry, I'm not an adoptee but I read your post and just wanted to encourage you to get a lot of education on open adoption so that you can make the best decision for everyone involved. I, personally, really got a lot out of a book called "The Children of Open Adoption," which was required reading at my agency. Maybe you can read a few books and possibly even consult with a therapist...

AnonymousWife, I am an adoptee also. I was 46 yrs old before I was ready to search. I was absolutley adamant that I would never search - and when anyone suggested I do so I would react with anger - they were taking me to a place I was not ready to go. What I noticed through the whole process for myself was that I had to maintain the control because as has been previously stated, control is...

Hola! When I emailed one of the people in the welcome/information packet I downloaded, she responded with this information: You are more then welcome to just show up.. We do ask that you bring a current ID & Spouse or partner also attend.. Thank you I've also heard that the classes are full for this year, but I figure there might be other things we can do until then or maybe we can...

Maybe you could start a private blog? I know on blogspot there is an option to make the blog only available to be read by certain people and you have an option to not allow comments. Might be a nice way to keep all updates you send her for your LO to be able to read later too. Just a thought.

Sorry...I'm new at this. I just deleted some messages. Should be good now.

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I would look for a private preschool,that teaches at a higher standard.Public preschools in your area might have low standards .U might hire a tutor,until he's old enough to get into a gifted program.I'm not getting the laughing about ADHD.Many children have learning problem are gifted.She lost my respect,I wouldn't trust her much.

I am 42 years old and my husband and I are thinking of looking into adoption, but I have no idea where to start. We live in Australia and I can not seem to find anything information unless I pay for it. Does anybody have any ideas for me it would be appreciated. Kellie

Hi my name is Sharon from UK I traced and met my biological mother 20 years ago now and can honestly say there was no connection there whatsoever she has since passed away and I feel sad that we didnt connect it is a long storey and if you would like to know more just drop me an email. I then met my biological father twenty years ago also and went and stayed with him for three weeks over in the...

Thanks aspenhall, I did put my info there and in a couple of other places online. I still need to do the national registry thing. Any other help or advice is welcomed. I don't have a lot of info. Not even sure if she's in my state (which is Florida) have no idea of names or any other identifying info. I did get some pictures last one was when she was 8 mos old. I guess I just have to trust...

I'll be in the same situation soon. Ours, though, was an adoptive placement and we had been promising permanency. He'll lose us and his sisters in the process. I've never done it before and am also interested in ideas, but here is my plan: We'll tell him 2 or 3 days prior. I'll take a day off of work and spend a whole day to take him on some kind of fun adventure in the mountains or desert. My...

Oh good Brie, I'll be there tommorow night too! find me and we will discuss further