Explore the journey of adoption—ask questions, share stories, and connect with others navigating the process. Discuss everything from choosing adoption to building a loving home for your child.
- by systemExplore the journey of adoption—ask questions, share stories, and connect with others navigating the process. Discuss everything from choosing adoption to building a loving home for your child. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by AMBMLMPMI have always gotten good advice on here so I am asking for another request for ideas. I am 7 weeks pregnant (have not been to the dr yet) and am looking for creative ideas for announcing baby #2. I would like to involve our 3 year old son somehow. My only idea would be […]
- by anon_ymousHello I am rh negative and have known this for years. I got the rhogam shot a couple months before I had my daughter in 2006. In october I found out that I had miscarried and the baby had quit developing a week and a half before we found out. I had my d N […]
- by amberlseeHi Moms! My husband and I would like to adopt a little girl, age 3-6. We have so much love to give and are blessed in so many ways. We know this is the right decision for us. I am overwhelmed with the amount of information on the web. Where should I start? Any help […]
- by staabamAfter multiple miscarriages my dh and I are considering adoption. Can anyone advise me on where to start, share your experience with local or national agencies, infant vs. older child, approximate cost, etc. We have a beautiful 5yr old daughter, but feel we have lots of love to share and would love to expand our […]
- by Ann_KHi Moms, I'm looking for information on adopting a child from a different country. Particularly, the child is a relative but her parents are no longer physically and financially able to care for her. They are willing to sign any legal papers necessary so we can bring her here. Can someone point us in the […]
- by michellica71Hi Moms I am scared cuz me and my hubby just got pregnant about 8 weeks ago after trying for 2 years and I'm having a little brown spotting. I talk to my obgyn and they made a appointment for next Wednesday for a sonagram. That's a long time to worry!!! She said it is […]
- by melina.flanaganDoes anyone have any experience adopting a child that you would be willing to share with me? I am VERY interested in doing this, and am (I think) most interested in international adoption, but am at the very early stages of looking into it. Everything I have read so far on-line is the websites from […]
- by Sandy_W1Hi mamas! I'm hoping you can all give me some wonderful ideas…. My dear friend has been going through the adoption process and met with the birth parents last Thursday and Friday. She found out on Friday that the birth parents were planning on going ahead with the adoption plan and that they would be […]
- by ljnickiIt is with a heavy heart that i share this news and plead for your help. My 40 year old sister has miscarried 4 times over the past year and 1/2. Most recently she became pregnant with twins (through IVF) and lost them both at 6 months gestation. They are both devastated. This happened 7 […]
- by elark23I am in a very happy, stable, long-lasting relationship for many years. My husband and I have been trying to conceive a child for many years unsuccessfully. We have looked into adoption, but find ourselves frustrated with cost, length of time, and uncertainty surrounding several inquiries. If anyone knows of someone in a situation to […]
- by Mom2beMy friend in Michigan is very interested in adopting a child. She is in a very happy, stable, long-lasting relationship, but has not been able to conceive a child. She has looked into adoption, but has been somewhat frustrated with the length, cost and lack to certainty surrounding several attempts. If anyone knows of someone […]
- by darcymontHello! My sister lives in San Antonio, Texas, and has been trying to have a second child for a long time now. I think she is reaching the point where she would like to consider adoption, but doesn't even know where to start. They are an average family with average finances, so expensive private adoption […]
- by afleming46580My husband and I are interested in adopting an infant. We are unable to have children of our own. Anyone out there with this experience and if so, do you have recommendation of an agency to use? Thank you for any feedback. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by lrmeyer3My husband and I have always been interested in adoption. We are not currently ready, but I know the process is long, and I want to be as informed as I can be. We're not interested in one specific age group (i.e. infants), but from what I've read, the adopted child should be the youngest […]
- by M_WThis may sound a little strange but I got in contact with a birth mother who is thinking about placing her baby up for adoption. She wants to meet with my husband and myself and get to know us. We've considered adopting in the past and have even contacted an adoption agency. But there were […]
- by cozettLooking for any information about adopting a Baby Domestic. We were trying to have our 3 rd baby when I found out I couldn't have any more and had to have a hysterectomy. Its been 6 months and I still want another baby I love kids more than anything. We can afford to raise another […]
- by lexuslotusHi All, we are considering adopting. Hubby and I have been through 3 IVF treatments, and last year IVF with egg donor (transferred 2 healthy embryos, but miscarried) with no success. I am 45 yrs. old & my Dr.'s have given us only a 2% chance of naturally conceiving a child. We are still hopeful […]
- by dd-jonesMy husband and I are considering adopting internationally from Bulgaria. We are very excited, but so nervous. Can anyone share their experiences with me? I am mainly interested with what kind of problems you encountered once you got the child home. Were there delays and bonding issues? How did you overcome these? Thanks so much […]
- by lighowI am a single woman in my 40's going to be a mother in under a year. Becoming a parent was totally planned and something I very much want but I am already mourning the loss of my single life. I love my lazy Saturdays and taking naps and meeting friends for happy hour and […]