[emsd55]

starting a new thread, I guess. DH and I are from Long Island. If anyone visits this thread, trying to find out who else is on long island and where you are adopting from. We are adopting from Guatemala. Hopefully something can be started, i.e., get together, etc.

[christophersmommy]

Hi there

DH and I are both from Nassau county. We adopted in September (domestically) a little boy. Will be advertising again in the summer!!

[emsd55]

If you don't mind me asking, where in Nassau County. I live in Suffolk County, but grew up in Nassau County, Williston Park (Mineola Area).

[diane614]

My husband and I are just starting the process. We're interested in adopting from China. We live in Suffolk.

christophersmommy, I'm interested in hearing about your experiences with domestic adoption. It's something we haven't considered. Too many people have told us too many horror stories.

[christophersmommy]

HI

I grew up in Sea Cliff and DH grew up in Oyster Bay. Before we were married we actually had an apt in Mineola but now live in Westbury.

Regards

[christophersmommy]

Originally Posted by diane614

My husband and I are just starting the process. We're interested in adopting from China. We live in Suffolk.

christophersmommy, I'm interested in hearing about your experiences with domestic adoption. It's something we haven't considered. Too many people have told us too many horror stories.

Thankfully we had a really easy time of it. We were certified in July and started advertising. My son's birthparents called us on August first. We talked a few times and then hadnt heard anything further from them. Thankfully we didnt pay any expenses at that point. Well September 10 the bp's called us again and said he had been born and they wanted us to adopt him so we went out and picked him up. So for us it was 6 weeks.

We had heard as well from lots of people that a cc newborn would take a while but we were lucky. We also had a pretty big ad budget.

PM if you want more info or would like a referral to my attorney.

Noreen

[diane614]

christophersmommy,

I pmed you.

By the way, I grew up in Glen Cove and my husband grew up in Syosset. We now live in Ronkonkoma.

Thanks for your help.

[TyVicDanEm]

hi! We're from LI and adopting from Guatemala also.
We got a refferal on 11/4/06. We're in Family Court now.

[adopt4us]

Hi ladies found this thread and wonder if I can hop on ..DH and I have been certified since june and been placing ads. think we may have birthmother who is due in about 11wks and she says we are it hasnt asked for a thing just wants a good home..Wondered if anyone can answer this ? if we are in Ny and birthmother is in another state can she come here and give birth? anything you can share would be great!

Excited to find this thread..good luck on your journey...

adopt4us

[christophersmommy]

Originally Posted by adopt4us

Hi ladies found this thread and wonder if I can hop on ..DH and I have been certified since june and been placing ads. think we may have birthmother who is due in about 11wks and she says we are it hasnt asked for a thing just wants a good home..Wondered if anyone can answer this ? if we are in Ny and birthmother is in another state can she come here and give birth? anything you can share would be great!

Excited to find this thread..good luck on your journey...

adopt4us

I think she can give birth anywhere. Has she contacted your attorney? Just we wary of her wanting to come to you to give birth - hopefully she just wants to make it easy on you - but it could also be the sign of a scam. Just be careful

[gdbe]

Hi Guys,

Hope you don't mind me hopping on the thread. We are in suffolk in smithtown. Brought our daughter home from Guat 2 months ago. She is now 13 months. Anyone for a playgroup??

Gail

[kathleenmarie]

My first post here. We are from Suffolk County and are waiting for Clearance so we can receive a referral from Guatemala! Waiting is very difficult and I sure hope the clearance comes soon. Can anyone tell me how long it took to get yours?

[Belenbaby]

Hey there! you guys from Glen Cove and Sea Cliff! I am in Glen Head! We adopted our DD from Guatemala in 2004! Nice to meet you! My daughter is 4 anyone around that age?

[dcango]

Hi, my dh and I are also from LI and adopting from Guat. We're in PGN and waiting! Good to "meet" you!
Diane

[emsd55]

Just wondering how you new yorkers are doing. it has been a little while since I posted here. It has been a little crazy around here for DH and I. We have been keeping ourselves busy with getting things done around the house and unfortunately we had to put one of our dogs down. It was very hard to do especially for DH. Our dog was 17 years old.

OUr daughters case has been in PGN since 3/28. Even though it has on only been a week I can't stand the wait. OUr sons case we are waiting for DNA test and family court interview to be done.

Hope all is going well for everyone.