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Old 11-09-2007, 06:32 AM
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what would YOU do?

The TPR on my three foster kids is fast approaching (YAY), Nov 30th!

So I've been thinking about names, as they're so important to me. I don't think I'll be able to change the 8yr old's name as just from gentle indirect questions, I think he'd have a hard time with that so his name will stay as is. The 2 yr old I have figured out already...

The one I'm really questioning is my fd... her name is Cora... I have a daughter named Kiara and this has been a very confusing thing in our house, as they both respond when either name is said!

I'm thinking I would like to change it (she is four). I've changed some of my other kids names upon adoption (at various ages), but there were never other siblings to take into consideration. If I change Cora's name (I'm thinking I'd like to go with Tori, if she'd accept that, of course), I'm wondering how hard it would be on her bio. siblings to get used to! I will be adopting two of her bio. siblings, and my friend adopting two more!

What would you do in this case? Have you changed names upon adoption when there are the feelings of older siblings to take into consideration?

;~) Kelly
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foster-to-adopt:
K & big D - arrived 3/98; adopted 7/01 (now age 12 & 13.5)
R - arrived 12/00; adopted 8/02 (now age 10)
S - arrived 10/01; adopted 7/04 (now age 11)
JJ & J (bio. sibs of R) - arrived 12/04; adopted 12/05 (now age 4 & 5.5)
foster/soon to be adoptive mommy to li'l D (8), C (5), & B (2.5)
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