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My bio son was 5.5 years old when we started the adoption process. I was really worried about being picked by an emom too b/c of already having a bio child. But fortunately for us, our DD's bmom chose us because she wanted DD to have a sibling. I realize that our short wait time is definitely the exception more than the rule but it didn't hurt us in the least to have a bio child. Looking back now, I guess by already having a child, our DD's bmom could actually SEE the type of parents we would be. She didn't have to guess or imagine. So that's a plus. And btw, if you are open to race (which we were) that would help too; but I totally understand its a very personal decision.
Goodluck.
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Jen
Mom to my son Austin--3/31/02 (by birth)
Our adoption process for baby #2:
9/7/07--Submitted application to agency for domestic adoption
11/6/07--Homestudy Approved
11/29/07--Profile book complete and we are WAITING!
12/27/07--Matched!
12/28/07--Baby Girl Born
12/31/07--My daughter Savannah was placed in my arms forever 
7/9/08--Adoption Finalized!
After 10 years of IF/SIF, the stillbirth of my daughter Cheyenne, and 4 miscarriages later... we are COMPLETE!
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