Hello all, I posted a couple of months back about doing an independent adoption because I very dissatified with the adoption fees since we last adopted our two sons 8 and 6 years ago respectively.
Well I went to the U.S. 1 1/2 weeks ago and one of my cousins called me while I was visitng my mother and asked me if my husband and I would adopt her unborn child!! Yes, this child will be related to me.
I was so nervous, I lost the contact number. Our families are very supportive. The baby is due August 8th. We feel so blessed.
My only concerns are:
1. Getting her and the baby prenatal care. She is moving near my mother and the rest of the family tomorrow. My mother and sister said they will find her a good doctor.
2. How does relative adoption works ? Does the child calls it's biological mom the same as my sons would call her ? Cousin "Lisa"?
I still may use an agency for an identified adoption, so the paperwork would go smoothly or a private lawyer that is versed in family law.
Any advice would be appreciated
Yasta
November 03- decided to adopt
January 04- decided to go independent
Febuary 15 04- Started homestudy
Febuary 28- Matched with birthmother
Baby due - August 8th
