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I've worked with a LOT of kids over the years (social services, therapist) and I found that I was able to connect better with girls than with boys. Especially in the ones that were acting out - it's always been easier for me to deal with an acting out teen girl than an acting out teen boy. My preference was for a girl, as we were only planning to adopt once and have one child. We ended up with the best of all worlds with our kids - a boy and a girl and both at once!
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2/07 - Started researching agencies
7/13/07 - Signed with agency
8/07 - 10/07 - Adoption put on hold
12/19/07 - Homestudy complete
2/25/08 - Officially waiting
5/29/08 - Matched!! Due 7/08
6/3/08 - Baby F born. Surprise!
6/7/08 - Adoption plan fell through 
7/11/08 - Matched! 20 month old girl and 3 month old boy
7/12/08 - The kids are in our care! Instant Family (just add water)!
3/20/09 - Finalized! We are legally, and in all other ways, a family.
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