I agree completely with Andraya, especially on her book recommendations; they may not be the FIRST books adoptees should read, but they are the most important ones. ...

I don't know if people really check this forum or not. It does not look like it gets much traffic. Anyway, we live south of Ft. Worth and are in the process of adopting from China. ...

My little guy is 18 months old, he can say probably 10-15 words regularly. So far he can only put two word phrases together. He signs "please", "thank you" and "More'. ...

what a little itty bitty she was! and that pacifier - that was the kind our kate used at the baby home but i never could find any to buy and bring home with us. ...

How far apart do you two live from one another?? I would love to see you become friends, you are soul sisters. Kim

I am the oldest of 4, and I am the typical oldest child. I am always the responsible one. ...

You give the sound of a sad creature crying in the night, hopefully you'll find solace in the near future. Best of luck to you too. bprice215

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Hi, 'Lookingatadoption'. I know you posted a while ago, but thought I would share our story in hopes you check this again sometime. I have a similar story to yours. ...

It's a small possibility....I'm just north of Vegas, so I'd prolly drive...then again, our financial situation is precarious at best.... ...

Thank you ladies for welcoming me - I have been reading older post and I am just trying to understand everything - I am like a sponge trying to absorb everything - I lived in Essex county all of my...