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February 22, 2012, 5:36 pm

I'm not willing to divide on gender lines. Yes, I believe that men and women do things differently, but I've seen that my kids individually have individual temperaments and this seems to be more of a factor than their gender. The one adoptee I know personally who purposefully did a search and...

February 22, 2012, 4:55 pm

I would love this list, if you could pm me as well. One of our daughters was adopted in FL, we would love to go back there to adopt again, but the agency we used changed their fees.

February 22, 2012, 4:42 pm

Looking for an agency for our second adoption. Our first agency went up $6,000 and now bmom fees are at risk, so we are looking for a new placing agency. We are hoping for an AA or bi-racial infant, with an agency that preferably doesn't ask for fees (under about 20k) until match. This would...

February 22, 2012, 4:25 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by JenC SERIOUSLY?? They were COURT ORDERED to return him. They had no choice, except possibly fleeing the country. Everything the Amom has said has been used against them. You don't have the facts. Do I know 100% of the story? No. But the Afamily and I...

February 22, 2012, 3:49 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by midnighttang While there were no words exchanged, I think it was supposed to be clear that she wasn't placing. After rewatching the preview, it looks like in next week's episode, she's going to thank them for helping her change so she could parent. I...

February 22, 2012, 3:22 pm

We had a very good experience with AdoptHelp. They were within the quoted budget, and we were matched in about 2 months (more quickly than their average) and had no failed matches. I feel they were always ethical and took a conservative approach in making sure all legal aspects were handled...

February 22, 2012, 2:07 pm

I confess I hope Amy is hanging on today ((HUGS)). I confess I have already congratulated Fluffy, but a new babe is worth 2 congrats minimum, so Congrats!! I confess I keep thinking of "Bounce" dryer sheets with this name of Fluffy Grandma. JenC, I confess I once put my middle boy on...

February 22, 2012, 1:29 pm

Thanks Everyone! And good luck to you Miss M!

February 22, 2012, 1:07 pm

I've always had worries of being kidnapped,but it could of been,because a girl was nidnapped,raped and killed,that went to the same school as me.Also the people that I live with brought it up all the time,also claim there were the best placed, to live.I do notice I'm always watching stories about...

February 22, 2012, 12:01 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by FirstTimeAdopting Well, ours updated sometime within the last week. It now says: Your expected refund date has been changed due to processing delays. You should receive your refund by March 27, 2012. Please wait until that date to contact us again...

February 22, 2012, 11:39 am

Welcome to thee world of kinship care. While the details of your experience may vary from those of us who are connected to BPs by blood, you're struggling with many of the same obstacles we've faced. Inconsistent parenting commitments towards different siblings and fears that it will one day...

February 22, 2012, 11:30 am

Wow, I actually read about her in national news the other day. What an absolutely horrible woman. She needs mental help BADLY. I can't even imagine what you've gone through the last few months. So sorry.

February 22, 2012, 10:54 am

I agree. Find a new agency immediately. They have been holding your money and you are not even active? Money that was due when the homestudy was completed? And it turns out its not really completed? That's not a relationship you are going to be able to fix. I would agressively end it now.

February 22, 2012, 10:48 am

That's such a great story. You made me cry too! (And I am at a mediation trying to act like a tough lawyer!

February 22, 2012, 10:43 am

If you are going to get a refund, you do not need to file for an extension. Get the AITN before you finalize because you can not get one after and you will need to wait for the new BC and then apply for a social security number at that point. (Which can take quite a long time). I think it took...