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TOPIC: Im 17 looking for information about adoption for a class project.

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Shirley	Posted: Jan 30, 2005 11:38:23 AM I don't know what kind of inf. you are looking for, but I'm the grandmother of an adopted child that was given up in1988, she will be 17 in March. I would love to tell you my story , And how much we desire to meet her one day. Thank you Maw=maw
Heather	Posted: Jan 05, 2005 07:16:31 AM Michelle I am in the process of adoption. If you would like information I could help you. I sent everthing in the world when I decided to go with adoption. Plus I can refer to some people with American Adoption. My e-mail if interested is huff2goodatsports2003@yahoo.com.
Michelle	Posted: Nov 02, 2004 11:34:18 PM My name is Michelle and I am a birth mother who placed my son for adoption 6 years ago. I was 17 years old when I had my son and my story is also on this website. Please consider using a lot of he information from this website for your project as there is a lot of very useful and detailed information on adoption.
Anonymous	Posted: Oct 20, 2004 09:49:20 AM Im 17 years old and im looking for information about adoption for a class project. Please help!

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Is Adoption Right for Your Family?

For many couples, the decision about whether or not to pursue adoption can be a hard one. The pain of infertility, coupled with failed infertility treatments and the rollercoaster of emotions that goes along with it can leave couples wondering if they will ever experience the joy of parenthood -- and whether or not they are ready to move on to adoption.

In order for an adoption journey to be a successful one it must be a decision that is fully accepted by both spouses. It is not uncommon for one spouse to be ready to move forward with adoption while the other remains unsure. Individual people grieve and handle difficult situations differently. It is important that each spouse allows the other to fully grieve and move past infertility at their own pace. If someone is not ready for the adoption process, or is not fully on board, it can often lead to complications with the adoption process itself. A spouse also should not feel pressured into pursing adoption simply because the other wants it.

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BOARD: Discussions for Women who are Pregnant » Couldn't Find Your Topic? Post a Message Here.TOPIC: Im 17 looking for information about adoption for a class project.

Is Adoption Right for Your Family?

BOARD: Discussions for Women who are Pregnant » Couldn't Find Your Topic? Post a Message Here.

TOPIC: Im 17 looking for information about adoption for a class project.