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Our Adoption Story...
After almost three years of marriage, Jon and I decided it was time to start a family. We dreamt about the future-camping with our kids in Colorado, backpacking across Europe, touring New Zealand. We were ready, certain that we'd start our journey as a family by the end of the year.
That was January 2001.
Months passed, but no baby. And then a year. And two years...
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Adoption Resources...
Even though more than two million Americans are raising adopted children, there is nothing ordinary about the process of adoption. Getting information on state (or international) laws and agency regulations may be relatively easy, but there are a number of tough emotional issues that arise during the process that aren't always addressed in a manual.
- Adopting a child with Down's Syndrome
- Avoiding deceptive adoption agencies and fraud
- Deciding what to do when a birth parent wants their child back
Laura Christianson, the adoptive mom who hosts the Exploring Adoption blog, has written an excellent book called The Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adopting that answers some of the toughest questions about adoption and covers topics like the role of birth parents, medical challenges, emotional/behavioral challenges, and racial prejudices. If you're considering adoption, this is a great resource along with Laura's blog and free Adoption World eZine.
If you're exploring the possibility of adoption or are feeling overwhelmed by the process, some other great resources to help guide you include:
Adoption Family (list of topics, agencies, and resources)
Adoption Information (articles on pertinent adoption issues)
