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The term you used or any other terms describing ANY baby by their color or hair texture is definitely a big NO-NO! IMO children should be treated as individuals and learn to see themselves past their skin color, hair texture, and physical appearances. Instead, I think they should be raised to take pride in such.
Your timeline shows you're taking adoption classes... Did or will they discuss transracial adoption? If not, I suggest you consult with your agency about referrals for some classes, books, or online resources about transracial adoption.
Are you specifically hoping to adopt an AA child? If so, I suggest you look for community resources in your area that can help your child maintain cultural and ethnic ties.
Also, now would be a good time to begin learning how the basic skin and hair care techniques and needs for an AA infant. Though you'll probably still end up trying many different products throughout your child's life.
Best of Luck!
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04/07 - Completed PRIDE training and foster/adopt home study
06/07 - Switched to domestic adoption
09/07 - Home study converted to domestic adoption
10/22/07 - Matched!!!
11/16/07 - Baby J born
11/17/07 - BF decided to parent
02/09/08 - Matched!!!
02/14/08 - Backed out of match...too many possible medical concerns.
03/18/08 - Matched to baby boy born 03/15/08
03/19/08 - Devin placed in our arms
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