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involving bio children in adoption
Hi,
WE have 3 bio sons and are adopting. WE spoke with them in the beginning to make sure that they were in agreement to adding a baby sister to the family. We have agreed that they to let them have a say in what she's named, it's tough getting 5 people to agree on one name :-). When it's time to really start buying stuff for her room/cloths they will be involved. We've done a few things in her room and they help out. I also checked out books on adoption and travel type video's from the library that we could watch. I think it's pretty much the same as when your pregnant, you try to involve them as much as possible. A lot of agencies have different cultural events that you can attend, we've done that too. Your Social worker will probably have some good ideas as well. Hope this helps. Good luck to you and your family Shelley
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