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February 22, 2012, 3:26 pm

While there were no words exchanged, I think it was supposed to be clear that she wasn't placing. After rewatching the preview, it looks like in next week's episode, she's going to thank them for helping her change so she could parent. I could be wrong, but I never got the feeling that there was...

February 22, 2012, 3:15 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by legal Disgusting that these APs did this. I am glad that he is adjusting well and is now going to be a happy little boy with family who loves him. Pepperminty I totally agree. SERIOUSLY?? They were COURT ORDERED to return him. They had...

February 22, 2012, 3:22 pm

We had a very good experience with AdoptHelp. They were within the quoted budget, and we were matched in about 2 months (more quickly than their average) and had no failed matches. I feel they were always ethical and took a conservative approach in making sure all legal aspects were handled...

February 22, 2012, 2:07 pm

I confess I hope Amy is hanging on today ((HUGS)). I confess I have already congratulated Fluffy, but a new babe is worth 2 congrats minimum, so Congrats!! I confess I keep thinking of "Bounce" dryer sheets with this name of Fluffy Grandma. JenC, I confess I once put my middle boy on...

February 22, 2012, 1:29 pm

Thanks Everyone! And good luck to you Miss M!

February 22, 2012, 1:07 pm

I've always had worries of being kidnapped,but it could of been,because a girl was nidnapped,raped and killed,that went to the same school as me.Also the people that I live with brought it up all the time,also claim there were the best placed, to live.I do notice I'm always watching stories about...

February 22, 2012, 12:01 pm

Quote: Originally Posted by FirstTimeAdopting Well, ours updated sometime within the last week. It now says: Your expected refund date has been changed due to processing delays. You should receive your refund by March 27, 2012. Please wait until that date to contact us again...

February 22, 2012, 11:59 am

I don't know enough adult adoptees to generalize, but I have been friends with a few, both male and female. I would say that how they seemed to "carry" the adoption went along with their overall personalities--the ones who were more emotionally expressive expressed feelings about adoption...

February 22, 2012, 11:39 am

Welcome to thee world of kinship care. While the details of your experience may vary from those of us who are connected to BPs by blood, you're struggling with many of the same obstacles we've faced. Inconsistent parenting commitments towards different siblings and fears that it will one day...

February 22, 2012, 11:30 am

Wow, I actually read about her in national news the other day. What an absolutely horrible woman. She needs mental help BADLY. I can't even imagine what you've gone through the last few months. So sorry.

February 22, 2012, 10:54 am

I agree. Find a new agency immediately. They have been holding your money and you are not even active? Money that was due when the homestudy was completed? And it turns out its not really completed? That's not a relationship you are going to be able to fix. I would agressively end it now.

February 22, 2012, 10:48 am

That's such a great story. You made me cry too! (And I am at a mediation trying to act like a tough lawyer!

February 22, 2012, 10:43 am

If you are going to get a refund, you do not need to file for an extension. Get the AITN before you finalize because you can not get one after and you will need to wait for the new BC and then apply for a social security number at that point. (Which can take quite a long time). I think it took...

February 22, 2012, 8:45 am

My husband & I are researching ANLC also - would also appreciate any feed back. I have done several searches on the internet but don't know what to believe & what not to . I don't know who to contact with this quesitons. We had our first call last night & my head is spinning with...

February 22, 2012, 7:57 am

Hello gang, My husband and I are proud adoptive parents of a beautiful baby girl. Our angel is just shy of 10 months. We had a domestic infant adoption through Catholic Charities. We have a semi-open adoption and were involved in the last trimester of our daughters first mothers pregnancy. ...