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Old 12-21-2004, 03:23 PM
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First, good luck.

Second, let your agency and attorney ask any hard questions later - i.e. proof of pregnancy, status of biological father, etc.

Instead, ask her about herself, be prepared to talk about yourselves too. I always had a little 'icebreaker' I'd pull out if she didn't know how to start - Like "This is really strange and I am sooo nervous. Let me tell you a bit about us. DH and I have been married X years, we're a very active couple, love to travel, are movie junkies and love our dogs and cats. DH works as X and I'm a Y."

Usually something in there is a conversation starter - like the movies, or the travel, or our animals, etc. In Ryan's bmom's case it was the pets, b/c she's a real animal lover too, and it helps 'break the ice'.

Best of luck.

Regina
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