Open adoption

BagHound · Jan 10th, 2008, 11:25 PM

Hey, everyone. Just wanted to say that we adopted our son 15 months ago. It was an open adoption. Through research and our own experience, I have plenty of info if anyone needs any. I can tell you firsthand that when you learn you can't conceive, and begin the adoption process, it can be overwhelming. SO much information... SO much to think about. If I can offer any help to any of you, I'd be honored. One of my best friends had just gone through it right before we did, and I say all the time I don't know what I'd have done otherwise. Just having someone to talk to who's "been there, done that" makes a big difference! Your family and friends can be challenging during an open adoption, since they have no idea what you are going through and often say or ask inappropriate things that can make you feel as if you are on the defensive. So if anyone out there needs or wants to talk about this, I'm offering. :)

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jan 10th, 2008, 11:50 PM

awww, so thoughtful of you to offer yourself!
My good girlfriend and her DH just adopted recently, it's such a blessing

LV Luvr · Jan 11th, 2008, 01:09 PM

How wonderful! DH and I want to adopt as well as have our own. Can I ask did you adopt here in the states or internationally? What agency did you go through? Thanks so much for posting. I would never know where to start!

BagHound · Jan 11th, 2008, 06:38 PM

Swanky, it is indeed a blessing. We marvel each day at how blessed we are. LV Luvr, we used AdoptHelp. They have a web site. We adopted domestically. Our son was born in Texas. We were there for his birth! PM me if you would like to chat. Our close friends also adopted, but want to have their own, too. Their son was born four months and a day before ours... also through AdoptHelp. I know what you mean... where to start is a huge thing. SOOOO helps to talk to someone who's done research.

Lauralai23 · Feb 19th, 2008, 08:07 AM

Wow. That is so amazing! I was looking at the parent profiles and it looks like about 50% of them either are waiting on their arrival or celebrating the birth of a new baby!

Can I ask how long the whole process took? And the really.. probably taboo question of a price range? I'm just being nosy.

Jan 10th, 2008, 11:25 PM	#1
BagHound Member	Open adoption Hey, everyone. Just wanted to say that we adopted our son 15 months ago. It was an open adoption. Through research and our own experience, I have plenty of info if anyone needs any. I can tell you firsthand that when you learn you can't conceive, and begin the adoption process, it can be overwhelming. SO much information... SO much to think about. If I can offer any help to any of you, I'd be honored. One of my best friends had just gone through it right before we did, and I say all the time I don't know what I'd have done otherwise. Just having someone to talk to who's "been there, done that" makes a big difference! Your family and friends can be challenging during an open adoption, since they have no idea what you are going through and often say or ask inappropriate things that can make you feel as if you are on the defensive. So if anyone out there needs or wants to talk about this, I'm offering. :)

Jan 10th, 2008, 11:50 PM	#2
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Open adoption awww, so thoughtful of you to offer yourself! My good girlfriend and her DH just adopted recently, it's such a blessing __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jan 11th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#3
LV Luvr Member	Re: Open adoption How wonderful! DH and I want to adopt as well as have our own. Can I ask did you adopt here in the states or internationally? What agency did you go through? Thanks so much for posting. I would never know where to start! __________________ WISH LIST!!!! Azur Speedy 30 - Got it! LV Black Lurex Scarf - Got it! Vernis Sunset Boulevarde in Pomme - Got it! Gucci Diaper Bag - Got it! Juicy Earrings - Got it! Chanel Lambskin Flap w/sh Monogram Pink Denim Shawl Monogram Eva Red Epi Lockit Keepall 55 Monogram Toilette Manhattan GM Diamond Accent Ring Chanel Sunnies Dream Bag(s): Chanel Jumbo White Flap w/GH or Black GST w/GH!

Jan 11th, 2008, 06:38 PM	#4
BagHound Member	Re: Open adoption Swanky, it is indeed a blessing. We marvel each day at how blessed we are. LV Luvr, we used AdoptHelp. They have a web site. We adopted domestically. Our son was born in Texas. We were there for his birth! PM me if you would like to chat. Our close friends also adopted, but want to have their own, too. Their son was born four months and a day before ours... also through AdoptHelp. I know what you mean... where to start is a huge thing. SOOOO helps to talk to someone who's done research.

Feb 19th, 2008, 08:07 AM	#5
Lauralai23 Member	Re: Open adoption Wow. That is so amazing! I was looking at the parent profiles and it looks like about 50% of them either are waiting on their arrival or celebrating the birth of a new baby! Can I ask how long the whole process took? And the really.. probably taboo question of a price range? I'm just being nosy. __________________ ~ Tami