We're going to adopt!

[love]light · Post by **[love]light** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:54 am

Josh and I have decided to adopt a toddler after I gradutate. We have no idea how to get the process started. We assume that if we want to adopt in 2 years, we should go ahead and get the ball rolling now.

Anybody got some advice to point us in the right direction?

(We are soooooo excited :-6)

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:17 am

This may be of some help, Good luck :-6

http://articles.directorym.com/Adoption ... essee.html

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:43 pm

Wow, Love and hubby:-4

That is absolutely brilliant. Best of love and luck to you..Keep us posted...good on ya...all babies need a loving mom and dad who want and adore them.:-4

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:50 pm

I have a friend that adopted a newborn last summer and she was so very happy with the agency she went through. The process took less than 6 months, and I was SHOCKED....always thought it took years, and I'm sure with some agencies it does.

I do remember her telling me that Texas is one of the states that once Mom & Dad (guardian) signs the papers, it is a done deal, there is no going back to court later if they change thier minds.

Good luck and keep us posted! Children are blessings from above, that is for sure!:-4:-4

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:54 pm

Oh, what exciting news! You will both be so happy!:-4

[love]light · Post by **[love]light** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:25 pm

Thank you

We, of course, have to get married first :-4

I love him & can't wait to have a chitlin of our own.

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:34 pm

Wishing you all great joy .... what a wonderful thing for all of you :-6

moonpie · Post by **moonpie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:35 pm

That has to be so exciting for you. I am sorry, but I dont know how to tell you about going about it. But good luck, and hope you get what you wish for soon.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:32 pm

My step sis went to Russia for her child and a co worker just got back from Guatemala or Honduras for their adopted child. Dont know if this is a trend or it beats cutting through red tape and long waits here.

Keep your options open and good luck.

Its a nice thing youre doing.

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:49 pm

This is lovely news, I truly wish you both the very best with this and that you all have many years of happiness and joy ahead!! :-4 :-6