[twyla]

I agree that choosing a couple from one of those tiny ads in the newspaper for the role of your baby's parents is a bit absurd.

I would like to know how you would feel about an ad that merely states the couple is seeking a Caucasian newborn for an open adoption and then gives the address of a web page where they have a long letter with lots of information about them plus tons of pictures. The couple's personal e-mail address and agency contact information would be available at the end of the web page so the mother considering adoption placement for her little one could contact the couple if she found she was interested in them. Of course this way contact need never be made if they were not what she was looking for.

I had considered placing just such an ad as I really would like to find a birth mother locally. I think the chances of a successful open adoption are much better when you live close to each other and can communicate face to face instead of on the phone, internet, or by mail only.

Please.. don't just tell me that you like this idea or don't like it, tell me why. I sincerely want some input from others about this. Others might be able to give me reasons why this is not such a hot idea and I want it tossed from all angles before I decide to actually do it.