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Old 03-10-2005, 03:36 PM
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Jenn- these are very good questions that you pose. Jacob is now 11 weeks old and, especially the first month, I got a lot of comments about how great I looked for having just given birth. The expressions that accompanied those comments ranged from friendliness to skepticism. In the beginning, I felt the need to "admit" that Jacob was adopted and to divulge related info. Now, I've realized that I don't owe that information to every stranger that makes comments or asks questions. I'm more comfortable sharing non-private information about Jacob's adoption with my close family and friends and answering questions they may, but not always with strangers.

So for the questions you pose, here are my suggestions:

"Who does he get his [insert physical feature] from?" - I'd answer, from his mother's/father's side of the family.

"When did you have him?"- I'd answer, he was born [insert date].

"Does he look like your husband?"- I'd answer, in certain ways.

How's that for some vague answers?
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2/14/06- Sent out a newsletter to family & friends to spread the news that we're looking to adopt a 2nd newborn.
2/26/06- A friend called us about a potential situation, that wasn't meant to be. We're just happy that friends & family are watching out for us!
12/5/06- A friend of a friend has informed us of a potential situation. We're currently exploring this option.
12/18/06- The lead we were given was not the right situation for us. We're still looking.
5/10/07- Began 10 weeks of PS-MAPP classes for foster-to-adopt program.
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