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First of all, I want to thank all of you for contributing. My MIL sent me to "Fourums" for help and that was the best advise prior to your posts. I never thought of it that way. You are so right - she is the mother and has all the rights - WI law says she has to relenquish her rights as the parnet at the same time or before I can petition to adopt - it is her baby.
More than that she needs closure. If she wants to keep the baby, that is the time to find out, not later when it will really hurt. If she is still determined to let me adopt then she will have that special time.
I truly can't thank you all enough for opening my eyes. It sure does make a difference when you see all aspects, not just those of "Concerned Family Menbers".
As for the "final OK" you are right there too. I guess what I meant was the last talk to actually start the process. I told my husband that I will not buy anything for the baby until it is on the way home with us. I can't lose what isn't mine. If I bought a bunch of stuff and don't come home with a baby I will be devistaed. I will however, start the home study and all, but the rest will just have to wait.
I thank God everyday for my family and friends - you are all my friends.
God Bless
Maria
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