American Adoptions Message Board

Note to posters: The American Adoptions Forum is aimed at providing a fun, informative and supportive online community for waiting families, birth mothers, adoptees and others who are interested in chatting about adoption. Negative posts, including those aimed at any adoption agency or other posters, will not be tolerated and will be removed.

In an effort to reduce spam messages posted to the American Adoptions' message board, we now require that our members log in with a registered account to post messages. We thank you for helping make the American Adoptions' online message board community a better place for all!

BOARD: Topics of Interest for Adoptive Families » Other Topics for Adoptive Parents

TOPIC: adoption vs biological

Posted By	Message
Messages are owned by the posters. American Adoptions are not responsible for their contents.
Dana	Posted: Jul 03, 2005 01:45:57 PM My husband and I have a 12 year old daughter who is the love of our life! We are also currently trying to adopt. We NEVER would have considered adoption if there was even a hint that we would feel differently about the adopted child vs. the biological child. A few months ago, we were 2 weeks away from adopting twin boys and when the adoption fell through, our entire family was devasted and I actually experieced physical symptoms. So at least for us, a child is a child whether born from your own womb or another. You still love them with all your heart!
Cheryl	Posted: Jun 07, 2005 05:48:54 PM My son is adopted and I could not love him more than I do even if he was biological. I should hope that every adoptive parent loves their children just as much as they would their biological children. My son is my world.
kim	Posted: Jun 06, 2005 10:21:35 AM do u think that adoption children r treated differently

[Start a New Topic] [Post a Reply]

Beyond Infertility

Standing vis-à-vis with the reality of infertility, even after following through with the myriad treatment possibilities, often proves to be among the most trying times couples will ever experience, many say.

Processing through the reality of infertility – from learning the news to pursuing treatment and beyond – is a physically and emotionally taxing experience. However, while these couples often feel like the world is packed full of glowing, pregnant women, the reality is that infertility is very common. In fact, of all reproductive-age couples in the United States, approximately 10 percent experience infertility.

People choose adoption for a variety of reasons, but it is estimated that between 11 and 24 percent of couples who choose adoption do so after exhausting infertility treatment options.

But when the decision is made to pursue adoption, it should be just that: a decision that is made to pursue adoption, following emotional closure from hopes of conceiving biologically.

Psychologist Dr. Janice Sidelnik explains why:

“This is how closure can take place – it’s like crossing a bridge,” she says. “Crossing the bridge is much easier with this acceptance, even though our prior history will always be an important part of our lives, the next stage is much healthier once those conflicts, including the disappointment many couples feel with infertility treatments, with those all closed up.”

Home Pregnant? Become A Family View Adoptive Family Profiles Domestic Adoption Situations Adoption Information by State 1-800-HomeStudy	Adopting A Baby Our Adoption Programs Adoption Information Open Adoption The Adoption Process Transracial Adoption Links & Resources Adoption Costs	Adoption Agency Certifications Legal Disclaimer Privacy Policy American Adoptions' Offices Adoption Agencies Testimonials Blog Contact	COA invites the public at large to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague Accreditation, Hague Approval, or Renewal of Accreditation/Approval. Click here to see a list of current applicants along with their mailing address.
		1.800.ADOPTION

American Adoptions -- America's Adoption Agency

American Adoptions Message Board

BOARD: Topics of Interest for Adoptive Families » Other Topics for Adoptive ParentsTOPIC: adoption vs biological

Beyond Infertility

BOARD: Topics of Interest for Adoptive Families » Other Topics for Adoptive Parents

TOPIC: adoption vs biological