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  1. 11-29-2008, 11:42 AM #1
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    Sorry MIA - we're adopting!

    Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA but we matched with a birthmom in NYC who has an 8 m.o. son. We are in the process of adopting him.

    I know so many moms on this board have adopted - I think of you all. We thought we'd have the baby on 12/5 but now it looks like it will be the following week. Hope it all works out!

    The *scariest* thing I've done lately is get a letter from my oncologist saying I have a "normal life expectancy." Requesting that was really, really hard. Getting the letter was really, really emotional. I thought this step in the adoption process would cause me to have a nervous breakdown.

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  3. 11-29-2008, 01:51 PM #2
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    OMG!!!! I am sooo happy for you!!!!!! This is the best news ever!




    I can't wait to hear all about him and see pictures! What a great Christmas present!

    Quote Originally Posted by walrys
    The *scariest* thing I've done lately is get a letter from my oncologist saying I have a "normal life expectancy." Requesting that was really, really hard. Getting the letter was really, really emotional. I thought this step in the adoption process would cause me to have a nervous breakdown.
    I remember this moment VERY well. It was happy and scarey and very emotional. I still have a copy of that leter and I read it periodically. It is an amazing moment as a cancer survivor and adoptive parent.
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  4. 11-29-2008, 08:17 PM #3
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    Wow! What wonderful news! A baby brother!

    I would take a copy of that letter in put it in a small sterling silver frame as a reminder.
    DD Fia, Ten going on 15!!

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  5. 11-29-2008, 10:03 PM #4
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    Very exciting. Congrats. 4 of our 5 children are adopted and I think it is a wonderful way to make a family.

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  6. 11-29-2008, 11:12 PM #5
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    WOW!!!!!! That is fabulous news!!!!!!! And getting that letter......... well, i can only imagine that feeling!
    I am SO EXCITED for you!!!!!
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  7. 11-30-2008, 06:24 AM #6
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    Oh Mary! What joyful news ~ both the letter and the baby boy!
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  8. 11-30-2008, 09:00 AM #7
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    What exciting news! I hope all goes well and you have a new family member for Christmas!
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  9. 11-30-2008, 03:06 PM #8
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    Yeah! How exciting! Congrats! And we want pics as soon as you can.
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  10. 11-30-2008, 03:47 PM #9
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    Congrats! I can't wait to see pics!
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  11. 11-30-2008, 06:46 PM #10
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    Congratulations!!! It's been chilly here--dress warm!!!
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