[loveajax]

Hoping, one thing that was great about our elderly priest is he didn't care that DD was either adopted (I don't think he read the form!) or that the adoption wasn't finalized. (I think he cared more about the "donation" for the Christening...but that's the cynic in me!).

Good luck with your finalization and your baptism. Make sure you let us know how it goes and post pix if you are comfortable!

[hopingforachild]

Nawlinsmom,
I would do this in a heartbeat, but our priest will not perform Baptism until after finalization. He had a bad experience years ago after he baptized a baby and then the adoption did not go through. Apparently, the birthmother was Jewish and was very unhappy about the Baptism. They had to go to the Bishop to have him "un-baptized". Not sure that it can really be undone, but the birthmother felt better about it.

So long story short, we will be waiting Our finalization is now scheduled for Sept 25th. He will be almost 3 months at that time. I just don't want to wait until Thanksgiving when he will be 5 months. The priest did speak to us about babies actually being baptized by their parents love until the actual water baptism takes place.

Thanks for your suggestion. I know some priests will do this for parents.
Kathy

[hopingforachild]

Thanks for all your suggestions. I ended up finding a really sweet one piece cotton sweater outfit with a cross stitched into it on the chest--so cute. And just under $50 at Von Maur. They had some gowns that were more feminine too.

I would post a pic of my sweet little guy if I knew how...

[redbonec]

I'd love to see a pic!
When you reply, go down to attachments, then click on browse, and "my pictures" (at least that is how it is on my computer)
If you need to resize the picture, let me know and I can tell you the way someone taught me.