Adoptive Parent

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    Dear J,

    You didn’t give us much notice - just a few hours to get in the car, try not to break the speed limit, and drive to the hospital...

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    Melissa | An Adoptive Mom from New York

    As a child, did you ever dream that you would one day adopt? No, I didn't but now, I wouldn't have it any other way! Why did...

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    Hearts Wide Open

    An adoptive mom talks about her son’s open adoption… Meet Carey and discover how open adoption has impacted her family’s life in...

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    Dear Julia,

    I want to say thank you for allowing us to adopt Vika into our family.  It was not an easy decision for you to make and I want...

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    To My Beautiful Girl,

    Almost 22 years ago, I fell in love with you, and the love has never wavered. When I found out that I was pregnant with you, my...

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