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Understanding the Process of Choosing to Only Adopt

Hello all,
I’m certain I’d like to adopt, and pretty certain I am good with only adopting, but would like to hear about how people made that decision for…
- Posted by Sasa McG to Adoption as a First Choice on Oct 19, 2017 at 1:55am | 3 Comments | Post a reply
PhD study, Need Married Moms

Topic: Perceptions of Competence and Satisfaction in Parenting

Eligibility:
1) Married mom who adopted her first child that is now between 5 and 18 years. - Posted by CoquatMom to Adoption as a First Choice on Jul 29, 2017 at 4:01pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Research Study

Please consider participating in a PhD research study on perceptions of competence and satisfaction in parenting. Eligible participants are married mothers who have an adopted first child that is between…
- Posted by CoquatMom to Adoption as a First Choice on Jun 01, 2017 at 3:17pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Older child adoption as a first choice

My husband and I have adopted 5 children at ages ranging from 8 to 14 from foster care. They are all now adults (ages ranging from 25 to 47) so…
- Posted by Leslie S. to Adoption as a First Choice on Dec 19, 2016 at 12:19pm | 17 Comments | Post a reply
Tips to Consider for Your First Conversation with Adoptive Parent

Your first conversation with the adoptive parent(s) is very important and will hopefully provide you with a lot of information about the family that may adopt your child. Here are…
- Posted by Adopthelp to Adoption as a First Choice on Apr 29, 2016 at 3:06pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
single adoptive fathers

Hello all,

My name is Tracy O’Neill, and I’m writing an article about single adoptive fathers. If any of you are single adoptive fathers or single almost-dads in the adoption…
- Posted by tracysoneill to Adoption as a First Choice on Aug 08, 2015 at 8:51pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
Licensed now, adopt later?

Wondering if anyone has chosen to go through the licensing process and then able to successfully postpone until they are ready? We have the time right now so are currently…
- Posted by Justin&Emily; to Adoption as a First Choice on Jun 08, 2015 at 1:27am | 8 Comments | Post a reply
Article about couple choosing adoption first

Here is a story you may appreciate. It’s titled, Couple Gave Up Having Their Own Children to Adopt a Family This Christmas.
It profiles a couple…
- Posted by Danielle Pennel to Adoption as a First Choice on Dec 20, 2013 at 1:17am | 8 Comments | Post a reply
Adoption no longer as a First Choice

Adoption was our first choice for a while. This was until we did our research and realized that the children who need adoption are not the ones that people stand…
- Posted by choose2care to Adoption as a First Choice on Nov 27, 2013 at 2:16am | 6 Comments | Post a reply
She's not my real daughter?????

I’m the proud first time mother to a beautiful newborn baby girl I adopted through foster care. It has always been my intentions to adopt a child in addition to…
- Posted by Lavonne80 to Adoption as a First Choice on Jul 17, 2013 at 8:24am | 8 Comments | Post a reply
Biracial Adoptions

Hello, I am a single african american women and I am trying to adopt a biracial child. I have been trying for so long and it dont seem to be…
- Posted by supermom312 to Adoption as a First Choice on Jun 20, 2013 at 6:14pm | 7 Comments | Post a reply
seeking a-parents w/diseases, disabilities, conditions (for interview)

Hi, all! I’m an adoptive mom of three and a freelance writer. I’m writing an article about adoptive parents who have disabilities, diseases, or conditions that prompted them to choose…
- Posted by mamaof2browngirls to Adoption as a First Choice on Apr 16, 2013 at 11:00pm | 0 Comments | Post a reply
How to Describe Adoption as a First Choice in our Profile Book?

Hi and thanks to everyone in this group. Sometimes I feel like the only person that has chosen adoption as a first choice, even though I know there are others…
- Posted by Sunflowers1 to Adoption as a First Choice on Apr 09, 2013 at 7:03pm | 8 Comments | Post a reply
Why did you want to adopt?

Hi again, everyone. I have been reflecting on adoption lately and have been lucky to talk it over with several people who have gone through or are in various stages…
- Posted by carlson11 to Adoption as a First Choice on Feb 25, 2013 at 12:49am | 5 Comments | Post a reply
Inappropriate comments made by friends and family

I know I am not alone when I say that sometimes it is the people who are closest to us that say the most inconsiderate things about adoption. Recently I…
- Posted by Milly to Adoption as a First Choice on Jan 28, 2013 at 1:25am | 17 Comments | Post a reply
Want bio children, but thinking about adoption

Hi, This is my first post, and I’ve only started researching adoption this week, so I’m very new to this! My husband and I have been married for a year…
- Posted by carlson11 to Adoption as a First Choice on Jan 26, 2013 at 10:05am | 26 Comments | Post a reply
Looking for Adoptive Parents to Interview for an Article

I’m proposing an article to AF, and I need to inteview people who have adopted, people with diseases or disabilities that led them to choosing adoption.

If you qualify, please…
- Posted by mamaof2browngirls to Adoption as a First Choice on Nov 26, 2012 at 11:40am | 2 Comments | Post a reply
New to group

Just wanted to say hi to everyone and that I am glad that I have found a group of likeminded people for friendship and support…If I may ask a few…
- Posted by futuremommy to Adoption as a First Choice on Jul 22, 2012 at 8:05am | 4 Comments | Post a reply
No! I don't want my "own"!

I am getting so tired of people asking me “don’t you want you’re own?”. You’re nieces are so beautiful. Are you sure you don’t want your own? It’s such a…
- Posted by rn4kidz to Adoption as a First Choice on Jun 23, 2012 at 5:56am | 7 Comments | Post a reply
How would you respond to this?

My husband and I have two children, adopted through foster care. We are young compared to most adoptive parents we know (25 & 26). I have a coworker who has…
- Posted by UnexpectedBlessings to Adoption as a First Choice on Jun 13, 2012 at 9:17am | 37 Comments | Post a reply