Hello. I thought I should intro here. DH and I are considering adoption. Today I submitted our "Adoption Survey" to the agency we are considering working with.
Our story, briefly. DH and I were married in late 2010 and have had 3 losses in the past 1 1/2 years. The drs. are unsure of the causes of the second two pregnancies. DH and I are currently still trying to conceive on our own but if we are unsuccessful by January 2013 then we will begin actively pursuing adoption. In the interim we have begun researching the adoption process and possible agencies in our area.
DH is adopted (as are his 2 sisters) and my 1/2 brother was adopted (to a different family) and he in turn has 3 adopted children of his own. So while I'm not completely familiar with the adoption process I am somewhat familiar with some of the social and interpersonal issues.
I hope to learn much more from you all and the resources you have provided. Thanks!
Re: intro
TTC since March 2010, BFP #1 11.09.10, ectopic, m/c 12.14.10 (10w)
Clomid + TI=BFN, IUIs 1-6= BFN
Application for domestic adoption submitted 4/18/12, matched 8/12/12, DD born 10/31/12
TTC September 2010 thru October 2011
SA February 2011: Normal
RE App. October 2011 - Recc. Clomid and IUI
Taking a break from TTC to pursue adoption
Met our 2 year old son in Russia July 2012!
Court trip October 2012
Home November 24 2012!
Back to RE Summer 2013. TTC journey continues:
Dx DOR, endometriosis, low sperm count
Clomid + IUI#1, #2 = BFN / IUI #3 = ???
Laparoscopy scheduled December 2013
Hey dandy --
I remember seeing you around other places. Welcome to the adoption board! Good luck on your adoption journey. Everyone here has been so kind and helpful!
TTC since Aug 2011. BFP #1 on 10/28/2011 EDD of 07/02/2012 Natural MC on 11/22/2012 BFP #2 on 10/28/2012 EDD of 7/13/13 Judah Ari born on 7/11/13.
I love my rainbow baby!
Thanks, Jellybean.
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. I never thought that trying to have a family would be such an adventure!
BFP #2 - Sylvie V. Q. born and died on 10.28.11 at 21w.
BFP #3 - Evie V. Q. Fetal demise @ 16w. DC 7.8.12
BFP #4 - Beatrix V. Q. Born 6.2.13 at 23w6d.
My blog My chart
I'm sorry for your losses.
Welcome to the board. There is a FAQ section at the top that should give you an idea of where to start, and then we are always happy to answer any specific questions you may have.