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About to adopt our yet to be born grand-daughter
My husband and I have 8 children (yes, I gave birth to them all) ranging in age from 27 to 4 and are about to adopt our 23 year old son's and his wife's, daughter. He and his wife already have 3 boys, ages 4,3, and 1. This is a girl and my d-i-l is due on March 3rd.
I am looking to touch base with anyone who has adopted a grandchild from birth. We have just recently moved across the country from them and she will be flying out for the delivery.
Are there any books written from this perspective? We will bring her up in the truth and love surrounding her adoption and I am also looking for suggestions on books for us to read to her as she is growing up.
Finally, does anyone have any ideas for her brothers in dealing with their loss. (This process only began a few weeks ago and we only have a few weeks until she is born, so they have the expectation of having a sister).
The reason for the adoption is multiple: drug usage, an already over extended mom with raising the three children they have and she admits it, finances, etc.
Thanks for any and all help.
Kelly
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