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Post by ladyann on Jan 3, 2008 20:14:00 GMT -5
I was wondering if an adoption board might be made available. For those who have, are, and are thinking about adopting?
I am looking into it myself.
Thanks for "listening" and I LOVE SG -- so thank you again.
Nichole
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Post by dissonance813 on Jan 4, 2008 8:50:37 GMT -5
Ooh, that would really be helpful to me, too. We're starting to think about it as well and I'd love more resources.
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Post by cinnamontality on Jan 4, 2008 14:17:44 GMT -5
me too
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Post by blessedmom2four on Jan 5, 2008 22:13:03 GMT -5
I would love that, I know the road to our adoption has been scary and its not completely over,m but i would love to share with others going through the same things.
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Post by gavinsmom on Jan 11, 2008 18:12:44 GMT -5
I came here to suggest this and saw that's it's already been suggested! My suggestion was actually going to be to start a board having to do with alternative ways of having a family because I have been considering both adoption and (or) using a surrogate carrier. I have soooo many questions about both and feel very alone in the path that I've been forced to take. A board with this theme would be sooooo helpful to me! I hope we get the support we need to get something like this going.
Kristin
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Post by redbarron980 on Jan 20, 2008 21:03:26 GMT -5
I'm am totally into have an alternative board, I am also looking into adoption, surrogate, etc.
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Post by ladyann on Jan 25, 2008 15:29:49 GMT -5
I think alternative options is a good idea
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Post by ambervin on Jan 31, 2008 9:26:32 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone else has been considering adoption besides me. Glad to see this post!!
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Post by Clara Hinton on Jan 31, 2008 21:07:46 GMT -5
Well, from what I'm seeing, there seems to be a lot of interest in having an adoption board. I know this has been brought up several times before, but never with this much interest.
Can you each do something for me? Can you mention some of the things you'd like to discuss on an adoption board? Do you want to know where/how to begin the steps of adoption? Do you want to discuss your feelings about adopting? What made you come to the decision to adopt? Cost?
Give me some more ideas. Thanks. I'd like to know what to use as the description of the board.
Also, I know there is some interest in surrogacy, but I'm not sure we'd have enough interest to really keep the board moving. I'm considering eliminating two of our slower boards now so that we don't get bogged down with far too many boards and not enough interaction on the boards.
More feedback, please. When I make a decision, I'd like it to be one that is for the best of the overall SG family.
Thanks!
Love, Clara
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Post by gavinsmom on Feb 4, 2008 22:40:57 GMT -5
I've came to the decision of adoption after having an ivf that resulted in stillbirth and the discovery that another pregnancy would also risk my life. I have tons of things I'd like to discuss about adoption. These are just a few: * How to decide which is right for me, international or domestic adoption? * What are differences between using agencies, lawyers, etc.? * Fears of birth mother changing her mind at the last minute. * Insecurities of open adoption or birth child wanting to locate genetic relatives. * Information regarding adoption laws and regulations in different states and countries. * Cost and wait times. * Success stories!!!!!
I'm hopeful and looking forward to an adoption board here at SG!
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Post by momtoWill on Feb 20, 2008 11:19:05 GMT -5
After going through it, another topic that would be very, very helpful is making your way through the process. Also, being a "waiting family", attachment issues, and adopting fears after loss...it's still very stressful, not the same as a pregnancy, yet the intense fear of "losing" the baby still exists.
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