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Our bio son was 8 when we started the process of adoption from the foster system. When he was 8 1/2 we took placement of a five year old boy whom we adopted a year later. When the boys were 10 and 6 1/2 we took placement of a 9 1/2 yr girl who is now adopted. The three of them are definately quite the trio, very bonded. Due to the ages of our adopted children, and some disorders that were not diagnosed prior to adoption our life is pretty challenging, but it is worth it.
By the way, blugal78, we had a foster daughter that was a serious thumb sucker. Dh got her to cut way back by just saying "Thumbs up, not in" when ever he noticed her sucking her thumb. It was just a gentle way of reminding her, because most of the time she wasn't even aware she was doing it.
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J, bio son: born Feb '96
T, adopted daughter: born July '96, adoption finalized Dec '06
E adopted son: born Sept '99, adopted November '05
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to hharm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
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