thinking about open adoption. just thinking about it. at least i am...
we will see.
costs more than we have.
thinking, thinking, thinking.
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We thought seriously about open adoption too... In fact, 10 years ago, when I read the book "the kid" (Dan Savage), it changed my life-- it not only did it open my eyes to the incredible beauty of open adoption, but also made me ponder using a known donor if we TTC ourselves. It made me confront my fears, reminded me that children are not "owned" but rather belong to all of us, and made me see a whole new range of possibilities.
I know a number of people who have successfully pursued open adoption here, in Canada, where I live. Its been successful on all counts. And they managed to do it through the Children's Aid society (which means its free). Is that not an option where you are?
I wish you clarity and peace as you face this new possibility...
I don't know much about how it works, but it gave me such a smile to read this and think about your folks with a wee one... Let me know if I can help in any way.
butch from southeastern michigan. hell-bent on making this world a better place. documenting my little insights to this corner of the world. parenting with my amazing partner in all things. bicycling as many miles as possible before dying. growing as much as i can in southeastern michigan--including chickens, bees (not this year--last of honey eaten nov.2013), vegetables, compost, nut and fruit trees and community.
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We thought seriously about open adoption too... In fact, 10 years ago, when I read the book "the kid" (Dan Savage), it changed my life-- it not only did it open my eyes to the incredible beauty of open adoption, but also made me ponder using a known donor if we TTC ourselves. It made me confront my fears, reminded me that children are not "owned" but rather belong to all of us, and made me see a whole new range of possibilities.
I know a number of people who have successfully pursued open adoption here, in Canada, where I live. Its been successful on all counts. And they managed to do it through the Children's Aid society (which means its free). Is that not an option where you are?
I wish you clarity and peace as you face this new possibility...
i would like to be adopted....
I don't know much about how it works, but it gave me such a smile to read this and think about your folks with a wee one... Let me know if I can help in any way.
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