Forum: Parenting after Adoption

My husband and I are anticipating the adoption of our first child, hopefully in the next six months. In the mean time, we are getting a lot of education from our one agency. It seems that a lot of the time, it talks as if the adopted child must be raised so much different than the biological one...

I have been off these boards for so long, but I have to share what a sweet little boy I have. Alex is now 6 1/2 and full of vinegar! He met his birthmom and half-brother and a cousin in April and we saw the cousin again in June. Christmas Eve we were headed to my in-laws for Christmas and out of...

We're adopting an autistic child who understands Haitian Creole. She is basically nonverbal although she is starting to respond with appropriate vowel sounds. She is four years old. The problem is, we have a bio. daughter with a very similar name, nearly identical nickname, and their birthdays...

Hello Everyone! I wanted to post because I have a unique kind of situation... I am in a committed relationship with a man with two adopted children, a boy and a girl. They are both eight-years-old (4 months apart) and he and his ex-wife adopted them from Guatemala when they were 6mo and 10mo....

its been awhile since I last posted. We have decided to work with Adoption Angels in San Antonio Texas. We are finalizing the last bits of paperwork and will be sending a large chunk of change in the form of a check. then we wait. I hope the wait is short. Will keep all posted on any arrival.:)

I haven't posted here in more than 6 months, though I read a few times. I had alot of stuff going on in my life, some good and some bad, and I decided I just couldn't spend the time on FT that I once did. Things are much better now so I will be around a bit more. But I had to tell you all...

You may have already heard this, but it struck my heart in a good way. First graders were discussing a picture of a family. One little boy in the picture had a different color hair than the other family members. One child suggested that he was adopted and a little girl said, "I know all about...

Tabitha, I am so happy and so proud to be your mom. Dad and I waited so long for you and today you turned 6. You have made our lives so much more and we couldn't imagine life without you. You are so sweet, kind, funny & a very loving child and I thank you for allowing me to wake up to your...

I am about to begin aggressive work on my eldest dd's lifebook. We have completed birthfamily searches for both of our dd's and located as much info as we are likely to get from contacts in Russia. I have the unpleasant task of sharing the deaths of our dd's entire family and will be getting...

Just wondering, how does everyone feel about this show? Have you seen it? It's very touching but don't know how I feel about the title....like because we're the adopted parents we're not family? Maybe I'm too sensitive about it? Just wondering what ya'll thought!?!

Just wanted to wish everyone an extra special holiday!

I haven't seen a post from bigdipper, Jess or Hope's Promise in forever. I also havent been here in awhile and just wondered where these ladies went to. Miss them Karen

Sorry ladies, I guess I forgot about our update! :blush: I have kept more quiet here, but I am writng about it on Facebook. We are 1/2 way through our classes. We have to take a total of 10. They are very in-depth emotionally. They are actually more interactive and fun then I thought they'd be. We...

:smileyh: National Adoption Month!!! :smileyh: Congrats to you and yours!!!!

Good evening, I am adoptive Mom of 3 children, our oldest was born in 1991. I had a situation happen today, and needed some feedback. My youngest son, age 9 is in 4th grade. He came home to tell me his teacher told his class he was adopted during their English class. He (the teacher) followed the...

I am sorry I didn't update you guys sooner. We choose not to get them. They were born aug 20th at noon. Two girls and a little boy. They were healthy and cute. We didn't take them because of my health. We don't really know what is going on. They think I may have a tumor which is called...

Has anyone heard from Nicci lately? Do we know anything about the triplets?

We are Matched with a ebirthmom.. she is due in three months with Triplets...yes,, you read right. lol. ggb. Right now she is doing great. She is tired but that is normal when you are having more then one.. I can't wait. I am so scared but so happy at the same time. We can do this..I'm...

Saturday, July 25, 2009 Families with Children from China introduces Let’s Talk: Cross Cultural Adoption Terra Trevor, of Cherokee, Delaware, Seneca ancestry, frequently writes on the topics of motherhood, transracial adoption, culture, ethnicity, her identity as a mixed blood, as well as...

My almost 2 y.o. loves Sprout. He likes Caillou, Sesame Street, and Thomas the Train. Recently, we sent in a homemade birthday card to Sprout for his birthday July 9. His name is Joshie and we are from Chula, MO. So on July 9th watch for him/us! They have such cute different little things...

Nicci: If I remember right tomorrow is the day your triplets are to be born, how exciting! I'm sending best wishes your way and can't wait to hear all about your new son and daughters. bebe

I know this group is for parenting after adoption but I could use some advice from women and families that have gone through independent adoption and this board is more active than others and full of possible help. I am paper ready for infant adoption and strongly encouraged by the state...

OK...I am coming back to you guys cause you're still my favorite experts on any subject :) Here is my dilemma. K (my oldest) has struggled with impulse control, attention issues, etc and we just recently got her formal adhd diagnosis. Her teacher was very helpful with doing all the forms we...