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February 22, 2012, 8:19 pm

Thanks folks. Just found out today that my agency requires us to use adoptioneducation.com, which seems to be the most affordable I've seen, only $120 for the package of required courses.

February 22, 2012, 8:49 pm

Hi. I will PM you with my suggestion

February 22, 2012, 8:43 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by Linny We've had babies on Zantac...and I've been on it myself. It's a great drug; but, I wouldn't dismiss the fact that some babies CAN do well w/o taking a drug to help with reflux. As one pp stated, they went to a different formula...and I would...

February 22, 2012, 8:39 pm

Ditto that, what a nightmare, skywat!! The only salvation through this is that at least you had your child with you. Can you imagine the heartbreak if you didn't have custody and he was institutionalized through the entire ordeal...? I admire you for taking on the battle with the regional courts...

February 22, 2012, 8:38 pm

I don't have any info on the birthmom's perspective of it, but I did a paper a few years ago about counseling adult adoptees. I am currently doing an internship in a foster-adopt agency and would love to see whatever you come up with if you don't mind sharing! I am working with both foster and...

February 22, 2012, 7:45 pm

I confess that all your virtual hugs and nice thoughts made us all feel better. My kids were pretty impressed that we were being hugged from all over the country. Thanks, guys! I confess that the drop-off went pretty well this morning, until the kids' grandparents showed up. Due to the...

February 22, 2012, 7:38 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by nortonbaby Found out today that our emom was in the hospital for three days for pre-term labor. She is 30 weeks pregnant. She was finally sent home to be on bedrest. But I really doubt that she will do that. We also found out that she has been...

February 22, 2012, 7:36 pm

Well, I'm certain I don't know all the facts. But one of the comments to that story asserts this: Quote: I've been following this case closely for three or more years and attended some of the court hearings. To clear up some of the questions - Ibby was feeling the fear and shame...

February 22, 2012, 7:35 pm

We talked generically about a sibling. We didn't tell our daughter till the day we picked up our baby boy from the hospital. She adjusted very well and was thrilled. Best Wishes

February 22, 2012, 6:56 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by Nevada Jen 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...

February 22, 2012, 6:52 pm

Sweet Lord, is she still at it? When will she learn her lesson and stop this?

February 22, 2012, 6:27 pm

Alright here is the order of things that have happened for me so far. 1/26/12 Mailed Return to Fresno CA 1/28/12 Signed for by the IRS 2/8/12 "WMR Said" We have received your tax return and it is being processed. Unless there is a processing delay or you owe other taxes, you should...

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...