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Parent Profiles.com

crene84crene84 member
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Surprisingly, I could not find anything when I searched on Parent Profiles.com.  I would guess some of you are using that website to advertise to BMs.  I've read a lot about it outside of the bump and it seems to be the best form of advertising out there.

I had two quick questions.  First, do you use a toll free number for BMs to contact you and if so, who do you go through?

Second, do you mark off what you are willing to accept (as far as drug exposure, ethnicity, etc) when you set up your profile?

DH and I are strongly considering going through an independent adoption attorney so I'm trying to make sure I understand what I'll need to do on my own, since we won't have an agency handling the little details.

Thanks! 

Married Since 09/2006, TTC Since 09/2010 
DX: Unexplained infertility, DH normal 
3 Femara cycles - Oct, Nov, Dec 2011, all BFNs 
IVF #1, ER 2/15 (5R, 4M, 4F), ET 2/18, Beta 2/29 = BFN :( 
Follistim + IUI on 6/25 = BFN 
Home Study Finalized 8/14/12! Profile Active - 8/17/12! 
Officially Matched 8/29/12, Our perfect angel born 9/25/12! 
Biggest surprise ever, unexpected BFP on 4/12/13! 

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Re: Parent Profiles.com

  • amm78amm78 member

    We are with an agency, but we've still chosen to list our profile with Parent Profiles.  We have an 800 number (a requirement of our agency) and we have it listed on our profile.  We use kall8.com and it's pretty affordable and the service has been reliable so far.  

    I think it's important to be up front and honest on your profile as to what you are okay with... so, it's a good idea to check off what you are open to on your Parent Profiles profile as well.  This way, an expectant mom won't contact you if you aren't open to her situation, which will be fairer to her than finding out after contacting you that you are open to race/drug use/whatever.

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  • crene84crene84 member
    imageamm78:

    We are with an agency, but we've still chosen to list our profile with Parent Profiles.  We have an 800 number (a requirement of our agency) and we have it listed on our profile.  We use kall8.com and it's pretty affordable and the service has been reliable so far.  

    I think it's important to be up front and honest on your profile as to what you are okay with... so, it's a good idea to check off what you are open to on your Parent Profiles profile as well.  This way, an expectant mom won't contact you if you aren't open to her situation, which will be fairer to her than finding out after contacting you that you are open to race/drug use/whatever.

    Thanks so much for the information! Good luck in your journey! 

    Married Since 09/2006, TTC Since 09/2010 
    DX: Unexplained infertility, DH normal 
    3 Femara cycles - Oct, Nov, Dec 2011, all BFNs 
    IVF #1, ER 2/15 (5R, 4M, 4F), ET 2/18, Beta 2/29 = BFN :( 
    Follistim + IUI on 6/25 = BFN 
    Home Study Finalized 8/14/12! Profile Active - 8/17/12! 
    Officially Matched 8/29/12, Our perfect angel born 9/25/12! 
    Biggest surprise ever, unexpected BFP on 4/12/13! 

     Our Angel through Adoption
     Lilypie Third Birthday tickers


    Our Little Miracle
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
    image
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  • MauidAimsMauidAims
    thank you for asking this. I was wondering the same thing. 
    DS- 4 years old, Natural m/c @ 7 weeks-12/1/09. Infertility issues- low ovarian reserve- low AMH and high FSH. Looking into adoption. Trying to figure out where to go with your little one? My favorite website is: Trekaroo AlternaTickers - Cool, free Web tickers
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  • baze2baze2

    We would use it..and be completely honest with what we are open too..however, we are in Ohio. It is illegal to advertise on the internet or anywhere else on your own. )Although I have seen several people doing it in Ohio, it is illegal..)

    I  think it couldn't hurt if it is legal in your state.

     

    "Onward"--CathyMD Waiting since 07/5/2011 for our forever child! Yep we are adopting!
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