[mamacrina]

Elaine...wow! What a question! I know what you mean about adopting another...when I was reading it, I was tempted myself!

I think perhaps you should have a heart to heart talk with your friend. Ask her straight out if she's afraid to want to adopt the baby because she's living with you, or because she's not ready for a child. That should tell you where she's at.

As for you...again, I can understand wanting to get this little one. Shortly after Naya came home with us, we were approached with 2 situations (of course, right?) but like you, the timing was off. If you know of some families that are still looking you could ask them if they are interested and pass on their number to the potential birthfamily and leave it at that, or recommend a private agency to them.

Please let me know what happens.