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hi,
our decision to adopt domestically was quite simple for us. As AA paparents, we knew there was a need in our community for aa aparents, so we stepped up. We also wanted a relationship with dd's bfamily, as much knowledge as possible. We now have a very open adoption with dd's bfamily and love it. That is virtually impossible with an international adoption. In addition with domestic we were able to have a newborn (dd was released from the hospital to our care). plus, as aa paparents wishing to adopt an aa child, our wait was short (from homestudy completion to dd's birth was 4.5 weeks).
there are risks to adopting both internationally and domestically, but it depends on the type of risk you're willing to endure.
good luck!
Lisa
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-first time amom to dd, born 7/7/04
-placed in our arms by a very loving bmom 7/9/04
-bfather's rights terminated 9/7/04
-just connected with bdad!!! 2/9/05
-visited bfamilies for a week, awesome trip 6/05
-bfather signed legally binding open adoption
agreement 7/05
-finalized (woohoo!) 18th of November 2005
-Thinking about adoption #2!
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