Guest guest Posted August 16, 2000 Report Share Posted August 16, 2000 Jody, My sister was considering adopting domestically at one point and was in close contact with an private atty and coordinator. They sound really on the up and up and if you'd like their name or number please let me know. It sounds like you're already on your way - but just in case.... Deb >, > >My husband and I are pursuing adoption right now so if you have any >questions please let me know. I have not read the book you mentioned >but maybe I should. We are using a private attorney right now and they >locate birth mothers by placing ads in the newspaper. Our ads will run >in the middle of September. > >It was a hard decision to make but I know that I want to be a mother and >I'm not convinced my chances are that great. My initial problem was >that I couldn't stay pregnant. I've had a loss a 10 weeks and then >again at 26 weeks. This Asherman's is the result of complications with >my stillbirth. Now I have an infertility problem. I am willing to try >to overcome all of this but it will take time. The way I see it, by the >time I have more surgery and more waiting, it may be time to decide to >adopt a second child if things still don't look good. If I'm lucky, I >may even be able to carry a child of my own. Who knows. Either way, I >get to be a mother and 10 years from now I won't care how it came to be. > >Good luck with your decisions. > >Jody > > Noell wrote: >> >> Wow - Ann and - I leave town for a few days a look what >> happens!! I can honestly say that I haven't been this happy about >> someone announcing they are pg in a really long time!! Both of you, >> please think positively and keep us posted. This is amazing news!!! >> >> Also, I won't post any photos on the web-site, mostly because they >> will take a long time to download - and I don't want to distract from >> the 'message' of our site. But, thanks for all the wonderful >> compliments on my photo! Also, Debbie, you do have a lovely family. >> And, your husband and son are adorable! Poly, I agree with (I forget >> who posted this) that you are crazy to think you couldn't find a good >> picture-you're beautiful. This is why I can't stand European women >> ) >> Although my husband and I are actively trying to conceive, we're also >> trying to learn a little more about the adoption process. I thought >> I would post the title of a great book I'm reading - it's sort of an >> introductory book for people possibly considering adoption, with some >> great references to other books and web sites. >> >> It's called the Adoption Resource Book by Lois Gilman. I think last >> published in 1998. Anyhow, it's really informative and a great place >> to start, even if adoption isn't in the forefront of your thoughts at >> this point. >> >> Finally, I thought I would see if anyone wanted to " chat " tonight. >> Since it's really last minute notice, I'll just sign in at exactly >> 6:30 pm (Central Time, 7:30 pm Eastern Time, etc.) and 'wait around' >> for a while (maybe 10 or 15 minutes). If no one shows up, I''ll try >> again on Thursday night. Tue./Thur. are my best nights since my >> husband plays basketball, so I have the computer to myself ) >> >> Talk to you all later! (Ann and , you're in my prayers!) >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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