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Originally Posted by loveajax
We were open to either gender (we adopted a biracial girl). I have to say when I found out it was a girl, my heart sang because I (secretly!! really really) wanted a girl. If we adopt again, we plan to be open to either gender again (and will probably have a "preference" for a biracial child)....I can see the benefits of having a boy and a girl or for my DD to have a sister.....I do think, while both AA and biracial boys and girls face certain amounts of stereotyping and discrimination, AA and biracial boys probably get the "worst" of it (which is sad and wrong, obviously).
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In 1997/98 when I first started the adoption process, I was told my baby would be a boy and I was happy. I got all ready for a new baby boy. But when he turned out to be a sweet little girl, my heart sang, too! It was just a wonderful surprise. But if she had been a boy, I'm sure I would have been just as thrilled.
The second time around, I didn't specify gender-but had another girl. I was really happy this time, too. I was glad Maire-Kate would have a sister. I love having sisters and I'm glad she has the opportunity to have one, too.
I would love, love, love to have an African American son join my little girls. Maybe ..someday.
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Princess Maire-Kate, 10
Princess Hanna, 4
Angel Duenas- 1/8/07 to 8/11/09. I miss my baby boy.
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