Adoption
For those of you who don't know, over the past few months, Kim and I have been going through the adoption process. As of yesterday, we've finished all of the legal requirements and we're finally eligible to adopt!
We don't find it awkward to talk about at all, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I want to thank those who participated in the process with recommendation letters, advice, and support. Without you this wouldn't be possible! (well, we would have found someone else to do it, but... thanks anyway).
Some FAQ's you might be interested in:
Q: Why are you adopting? Can't you get pregnant?
A: We actually don't know if we are unable to get pregnant or not. We just know that it hasn't happened. We have not attempted artificial insemination, or in-vitro. Adoption is not our last resort, but our first. It's something we are very excited about and feel that there is a baby out there meant for our family.
Q: How long will it take?
A: The part that we have any control over is now finished. Now all we can do is wait for a birth-mother to choose us. Adoption is not a first-come, first-serve situation and agencies have very little control over which families are picked. It's all up to the birth mother who chooses us. It could happen today, it could happen 4 years from now, it could happen never.
Q: Any news on the adoption?
A: No. Please see above answer. Trust me, I'll be handing out cigars if there's news.
Q: What age are you trying to adopt?
A: We would like to adopt an infant.
Q: Do you want a boy or a girl?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you want an asian baby?
A: Sure.
Q: Do you want a black baby?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you want a (insert ethnicity here) baby?
A: Yes.
Q: You are going to make amazing parents!!!
A: That's not a question. But yes. ;)
We don't find it awkward to talk about at all, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I want to thank those who participated in the process with recommendation letters, advice, and support. Without you this wouldn't be possible! (well, we would have found someone else to do it, but... thanks anyway).
Some FAQ's you might be interested in:
Q: Why are you adopting? Can't you get pregnant?
A: We actually don't know if we are unable to get pregnant or not. We just know that it hasn't happened. We have not attempted artificial insemination, or in-vitro. Adoption is not our last resort, but our first. It's something we are very excited about and feel that there is a baby out there meant for our family.
Q: How long will it take?
A: The part that we have any control over is now finished. Now all we can do is wait for a birth-mother to choose us. Adoption is not a first-come, first-serve situation and agencies have very little control over which families are picked. It's all up to the birth mother who chooses us. It could happen today, it could happen 4 years from now, it could happen never.
Q: Any news on the adoption?
A: No. Please see above answer. Trust me, I'll be handing out cigars if there's news.
Q: What age are you trying to adopt?
A: We would like to adopt an infant.
Q: Do you want a boy or a girl?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you want an asian baby?
A: Sure.
Q: Do you want a black baby?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you want a (insert ethnicity here) baby?
A: Yes.
Q: You are going to make amazing parents!!!
A: That's not a question. But yes. ;)
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