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reintroduction from a lurker (sorry long)

thirdrailmichethirdrailmiche
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First, I would like to thank all of you.  I have learned so much from your board, and it has really helped solidify our decision about how we will build our family.  I originally introduced myself in April with a question about whether to even try adoption.  I had to take a break from thinking about children for a while, but now we are starting to take some baby steps forward. DH and I are starting the adoption process.  I have contacted an agency in our area that does home studies, and we have recommendations for three national adoption agencies from a SW friend who lives in another state.  I have to admit I am intimidated by the paperwork.  We have been putting it off while we attempt to fix our house and our finances.  It amazes me the things you have to think/worry about when you aren't bringing a child into your home through your own pregnancy.  From what I have heard the homestudy can take a long time, so we will (hopefully) begin the paperwork this week.

You all were so supportive about my initial questions, and I hope you will allow me to join your community.  (I also hope one day to have some answers instead of only questions.)  Thank you for reading.

- M

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Re: reintroduction from a lurker (sorry long)

  • silliestbunnysilliestbunny member

    Welcome back!

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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member

    Welcome back!

    I did find that some of the homestudy questions made me happy that DH and I got to discuss them before becoming parents.

    I hope you have a good adoption process. GL and post often!

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  • amberfernandezamberfernandez member
    Welcome back and good luck starting the process!  Just take things one step at a time and it won't be so overwhelming!
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  • koda927koda927
    Welcome back and good luck!
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  • FinallyMrs.GFinallyMrs.G
    Welcome! At first the homestudy paper is very overwhelming but once you get started on it you will have fun with some of it. It got us talking about things that we probably would have never talked about before. Just breath and try and have fun with it! You are on your way! :)
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  • thirdrailmichethirdrailmiche
    Thank you for your warm welcomes.
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