[ScooterLV]

Signing up with CC as we speak. Packet and some money is ready to go in the mail. I feel like a ton has been lifted of my shoulders. What a big decision to make.
Phewww I am happy with our decision. Maybe I will stop biting my fingernails now. That will be my new mission. Now we have to get you moving Monica.

Monica tell your husband my good thoughts and prayers will be with him while he is away. We will just have to keep you busy with all were are learning through the agencies so you will be a pro about adoption by the time he comes back.

Getting ready to go to the gym again.
I am sore all over. I just want to watch tv and eat bon bons.

Colleen

[mglv]

congratulations on the first step!! that is great news Colleen! You must feel so relieved. The nailbiting will not stop now - at least for me it hasn't. There is so much to do ahead now with paperwork. That will keep you very busy.

for the scrapping nights, I can't do may 3 as we have a friend flying in from NY that night. He will be here for 2 weeks and I know he and DH will be hanging alot (which doesn't free me up much since I have a son.) I can do any nights, but the friday night sounds best - this way I can stay up late without having to worry about work the next day. What do you think? Maybe we can do it on apr 30th? Monica mentioned we can use their stuff -is that what the $15 is for?

Monica, I know we will get together soon for scrapping - I will bring my letter also so you both can read it. I sent mine to the agency and am waiting to hear from them to see if they will suggest changes. I'm glad the guidelines helped. I had most of mine written when I got them, but I did add some more things after reading it.

You must be frantic since Robert is leaving in 2 days. Try not to do too much and just enjoy your days with him. I will also be thinking about him alot and send my prayers with him. Like Colleen said, we will have to keep you busy with adoption talk and scrapbooking until his return!

talk to you ladies later,

Marisa

[LVTweetHrt]

HEY GIRLS~ What would I do without you two!?! Yes, I am a bit frantic right now and just trying to keep my had above water. I think that scrapping and talking adoption will be the perfect medicine for me and will help pass the time in a constructive way. Like Marisa, Friday or Saturday nights work best for me as well. I know I don't do much on those days and getting together for a night to work on our pages sounds great! APril 30th sounds good to me I will let Robert know about your thoughts and prayers. I am sure he will appreciate it.

COLLEEN~ Congratulations on this most important decision. I am soooo happy for you and your hubby. You are one step close to getting your forever child! I cannot wait to be in your shoes. Just the elation of choosing an agency and getting the process started is enough to celebrate! Yes, you have to fill me in on the whole process just in case we do work with CC. I want to be so adoption literate that it will scare the pants off of Robert when he gets home. By the time he does get back, we will be so ready to sign and get started.

We should exchange phone numbers just in case we need to contact each other in real time. You know to finalize scrap dates and times, to spread some news or just for support. I will PM the both of you my numbers ok? Talk to you soon. Gotta go and help Robert with some minor household repairs so I don't have to deal with them while he is gone. Take Care!

Monica

[Nevada Jen]

Wow that sounds creepy. I swear I am normal. Just starting the adoption process and wanted to get in touch with people from Nevada. Anyway, if any of you still watch this board, chime in!

Jen

[LVTweetHrt]

Hello Jen~

I still watch the boards here--though it has been awhile since I have posted. We are still early in our adoption process. We have already signed with an agency, went to classes, and had our homestudy on January 5th. We are waiting for the letter of approval for adoption and then we can turn in our Dear Birthparent letter, the pre-placement fee and then we are in that infamous waiting pool. We are very excited and cannot wait to move forward from this point. What part of Nevada do you live in. As you may have already read, I am from Las Vegas and normal too. LOL How far into the process are you? Have you signed with an agency yet?

Well, it was nice to actually get back into writing on the boards again. And it is nice to get to know a fellow Nevadan who is about to adopt.

Take Care~
Monica

[Parents2Be_10]

Hello:
I saw your post for Adoption Alliance in TX. This agency was recommended by my social worker and we are thinking of adopting thru them. However, before we commit we wanted to get feedback from anyone who has delt with this agency. Any feedback would be grealty appreciated. Please send me a Private Message.
Thanks

[ScrapMonkey]

I was SO excited to see a Vegas thread that I jumped right in to reply... only to realize how OLD this thread is. Oh well, hi!! I am in Vegas but we have gone the foster to adopt route. We have adopted two sons already, one a newborn we brought home from the hospital. We have had other newborns placed in our care, one went to adoption quickly but we transitioned him to another family. One is swinging next to me as I type, a happy, cooing 5mo girl.

We "gave up the dream" of a newborn when we decided to foster/adopt and after our first placement, we would have been thrilled to take another toddler. Turns out we got a phone call for our son's newborn half brother and we were in love. His adoption was never a sure-thing since they had different birthfather's and our second son's bf did everything right. He appealed TPR and, in an unexpected move, gave up his rights on the day of the trial.

Anyway, I really just wanted to say I agree with pp that we shouldn't have to miss out on all the stages of development but adopting a toddler is not... a concession. It's a joy to find your child, no matter their age. Foster to adopt is NEVER a sure thing, I have a friend who is losing a 4 year old soon that she thought would be her forever daughter, but it is so rewarding and a very valid way to adopt here in Las Vegas.

That said, I'd recommend going through the state to anyone looking to foster/adopt. Some local private foster agencies don't "do" infants or specialize in older, harder to place kids, though their websites and information do not reflect that!!

Hi to all the Vegas moms!!