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Wife and I are going to be parents!

11,718 2,539 May 2, 2011 at 08:48 AM
While my wife isn't pregnant, we both strongly feel that adopting a newborn is the right choice for us(for atleast our first kid). We are in the process of getting our homestudy completed and getting all the paperwork in and getting a profile up for birthmothers to see.

We have considered the county foster to adopt, but as a first kid we really want a newborn and through the county it is rare to get newborns(from what they say). If we adopt a second or third kid later in life, we would probably go this route though. We just really want to get all the experiences of the stages of life.

Its exciting news...we are in the process of saving and raising money because adoptions through an agency cost a pretty penny... but we are feel its worth it... just wanted to share because i am excited Whee

we are very open on gender or race so the process should go quicker, we are also doing a domestic adoption as international adoptions require more legal work... now its time to set the room up for the homestudy and save save save... Whee

if anyone has adopted and have tips or good info...please share!
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05-02-2011 at 08:50 AM.
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woot

good luck to the both of you
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05-02-2011 at 08:50 AM.
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Cool

Hope the process goes smoothly for you.
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05-02-2011 at 08:58 AM.
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Matty, how exciting! I don't have any advice, but I hope everything works out. Smilie
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05-02-2011 at 09:01 AM.
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Well, I am thinking about buying eggs from some women. OT though.
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05-02-2011 at 09:13 AM.
05-02-2011 at 09:13 AM.
You and your wife may want to check with your employer - some offer legal assistance as part of your benefits. I believe that some of the expenses may (or used to be) covered by Flexible Spending Accounts as well. Again, check with your HR staff or benefits manager.
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05-02-2011 at 09:18 AM.
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Quote from w3kn :
You and your wife may want to check with your employer - some offer legal assistance as part of your benefits. I believe that some of the expenses may (or used to be) covered by Flexible Spending Accounts as well. Again, check with your HR staff or benefits manager.
Thanks i was going to email HR/owners of my company and unfortunately with budget cuts and my wife being a teacher, she doubts they have any resources to provide from her end....but i am hoping my employer helps out....thanks for the info! woot
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05-02-2011 at 09:21 AM.
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Aww, that's great news, Matt! heart Congrats hug
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05-02-2011 at 09:22 AM.
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Oooh, an assistant brewer! Good call, matt Big Grin

happy for you guys!
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05-02-2011 at 09:23 AM.
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Very exciting!
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05-02-2011 at 09:26 AM.
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Oooh, an assistant brewer! Good call, matt Big Grin

happy for you guys!
i am tired of scrubbing kettles and need assistance... Beer
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05-02-2011 at 09:42 AM.
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i am tired of scrubbing kettles and need assistance... Beer
When we were still bottling, DH had the 7 yr old washing bottles with the bottle washer attachment on the tub faucet. Rock


Congrats on the impending addition to your family! The little one will change your life in ways you can't even imagine. heart
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05-02-2011 at 09:56 AM.
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Best of luck to ya.
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05-02-2011 at 10:23 AM.
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Congrats and good luck!

I always figured if I had kids, I would adopt. I think it sounds like a great idea! There are so many little ones out there who need good families.
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w3kn
05-02-2011 at 10:42 AM.
05-02-2011 at 10:42 AM.
Quote from mattman688 :
Thanks i was going to email HR/owners of my company and unfortunately with budget cuts and my wife being a teacher, she doubts they have any resources to provide from her end....but i am hoping my employer helps out....thanks for the info! woot
My wife is a teacher. She is a member of the teacher's union and they provide some legal assistance for things like wills, adoptions, etc.

Good luck! You guys are doing a wonderful thing!
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