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Old 02-16-2006, 12:25 PM
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What has the adoption process done to you?
I am not a vain person by any means, but last night I got my hair done, and the stylist made a comment about all of my gray hair . Come on, I will only be 26 next month!
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Old 02-16-2006, 12:39 PM
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LOL-26 is the age I started to go gray, thanks to Dennis.

I didn't have to start dyeing until 28, though.

The process itself made me gain weight, grow some new wrinkles, gave me problems with my lungs that have magically disappeared since we've finished, and given me anxiety and depression, which also vanished.

As for the wrinkles, gray hair, and weight gain, while the process did it to me, having my children home has made me not care about all of that, which is the best present of all.

Okay, maybe I care a little about the weight, and I'm still dyeing.....
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Old 02-16-2006, 12:47 PM
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Lets see......I am a compulsive email and forum checker , and I'm probably not too much fun to be around right now from the stress ( I never used to take everything so seriously or personally before). It will all be worth it in the end....I would just like to be there already. It one of those things where people say you will look back on it and laugh.......it's not funny yet .

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Old 02-16-2006, 12:52 PM
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Although I "thought" I would always adopt, I did, 3x. It has made me greatful in ways I am not sure I can even express. I am happier then I have ever been, tired, grey and dyeing too, only regret? Wishing I could it just 1 more time. DH says he has heard that line before Nancy
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Old 02-16-2006, 01:07 PM
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I've just barely started, but I can't seem to shake this darn twitch in my eyelid. So I did an internet search of possible causes - duh - Stress!!! I guess my eye will stop twitching when that little boy is home and asleep in MY house!!!
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Old 02-16-2006, 01:09 PM
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A few more white hairs ... but mostly poundage. Serious poundage!
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Old 02-16-2006, 01:13 PM
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Wow, gray hair at 26 is pretty early. And you have
pre approval!! Congratulations!! I had a very hard time after I lost my first referral. I lost hope that I would ever get a child home
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Old 02-16-2006, 01:14 PM
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Let's see...a few gray hairs, have lost 10 pounds, compulsive email and forum checker........
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Old 02-16-2006, 01:35 PM
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The adoption process has made me
the mom of one incredible little boy! I thank God everyday for this wonderful gift!
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Old 02-16-2006, 01:47 PM
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*sigh* I wish I was the kind of person who lost weight under stress...
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Old 02-16-2006, 01:59 PM
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Age doesn't seem to have too much to do with gray hair as my neighbor has had gray hair since she was 19 and I mean completely gray.
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Old 02-16-2006, 02:41 PM
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Exactly what Foxl said - serious poundage! Stress sure didn't make me loose weight either proudmommyof 2!

But for those still waiting - it really is worth it. It WILL all be a distant memory some day. Hang in there. (And chocolate does help! )
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Old 02-16-2006, 02:44 PM
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This adoption process has: increased my blood pressure, stress level, anxiety level, gray hair, decreased my trust in people, and taught me to be a VERY patient person, that if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself, no one cares about your case MORE than you do...
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Old 02-16-2006, 03:44 PM
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Someone LOST 10 lbs??? I've gained 10 PLUS! But, I have a beautiful wonderful daughter that I wouldn't trade for the world!
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Old 02-16-2006, 03:53 PM
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Lost 15 pounds....can't eat, nothing tastes good.

Gray hair started during the "infertility" years, and now they are a huge part of my life.

The adoption process has given me the cleanest house I have ever had.

It has made me appreciate what's about to come - because I know it will be worth every tear that I have cried.

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