[SchmennaLeigh]

CNelson, that's gREAT that your hospital has such a program for car seats.

Remember, if you need to talk to someone about your decision, ask for a social worker. They have to provide you with one if you ask. *sending hugs*

[Free_to_be_me]

If you do decide to place, many hospitals will make records, foot prints, etc. in triplicate (one for you, one for birthfather and one for adoptive parents) if you request this. This worked well for me because we ALL were able to get copies of her original birth record (I got the original original)...

The hospital also had a wrist band and an ankle band for the baby that matched my wrist band (security! no baby mix ups here!) so I kept mine and one of the baby's and the aparents kept the other one.

[ToniToot]

I say take what you feel comfortable taking with you. If you want pictures, make sure you have a camera. If you decide to place, I am sure the adoptive family would cherish an outfit provided by you. If you decide to parent, you will have a take home outfit with you.

Best wishes in your decision.

Toni
Hopeful adoptive family for baby girl.

[SchmennaLeigh]

Free to be Me,

Actually, not all hospitals do that. I was given absolutely nothing from the hospital except for my wristband. They were a bunch of idiots. I wasn't strong enough to stand up for myself and they didn't believe that I should have contact with thechild.

It was so fun.

[DisownedRocker]

Originally Posted by SchmennaLeigh

Free to be Me,

Actually, not all hospitals do that. I was given absolutely nothing from the hospital except for my wristband. They were a bunch of idiots. I wasn't strong enough to stand up for myself and they didn't believe that I should have contact with thechild.

It was so fun.

That is just sickening. The hospital knew I was placing, but they still gave me a bunch of stuff and said I could pass it on to the aparents if I chose to. I also feel as if I did not take enough pics of me, bf, and Zach. Now I'm really wishing I did. But I did send Zach home with ALOT of stuff, stuff that I wanted him to have, like a blue teddy bear, a blanket BF's Godmother made for him and some outfits that I just couldn't resist buying while I was shopping. Have no idea if the family decided to keep any of it, they usually avoid the Q when I ask.

[paman8]

Originally Posted by cnelson8611

What should I take to the hospital when in labor if I'm considering adoption? Should I take things for baby even though I don't have any right now??

There is a list available at http://www.nurtureadopt.org/bp/takehosp.htm

I would also recommend writing a letter to your baby and have it available to give to the adoptive parents for your child.

Pam

[Jasmin]

Sometimes the hospital staff are not to helpfull or to nosy..The Social Worker on the floor or for the Hospital .. should be able to give you a List of agencies In your area.. TO help you or provide you with services,,,
If you are IN las vegas,,,,or Nevada that is what Happends Here...
The agency that I Used was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THET knew nevada law and my rights