http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/-t1.htm For those that are expanding their families through adoption/foster care Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:02:35 GMT 10 http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/12/62/27/89/110.gif http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/-t1.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/who-has-t20913.htm Carmen If so, what was your experience?]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:32:06 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/who-has-t20913.htm#248110 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/who-has-t20913.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-bella786-t20984.htm thegreeffs This message is for Bella786, or anyone that can get me in contact with her, I know this forum is for those that are battling with infertility or trying to conceive. I am a gay married male, I have been married for three years now. Last year my husband and I tried to adopt, we either told that the the books for same sex couples were closed and that we have to check back in two years time or we were told that we will not be considered because of our sexual orientation. Eloise at Procare told ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:47:57 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-bella786-t20984.htm#249052 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-bella786-t20984.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/truly-an-inspirational-storyget-a-cup-op-coffee-sit-down-and-read-this-amazing-journey-t21009.htm Petru http://www.adoptree.co.za/cms/?Stories:Demi%27s_Story
]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:02:35 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/truly-an-inspirational-storyget-a-cup-op-coffee-sit-down-and-read-this-amazing-journey-t21009.htm#249311 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/truly-an-inspirational-storyget-a-cup-op-coffee-sit-down-and-read-this-amazing-journey-t21009.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/new-and-foster-parents-for-now-t17053.htm Petru Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum. And would like to chat and check in from time to time. We have been trying for 9 years to get pregnant. IFV, etc... to the point where we could not continue physically and emotionally. Our marriage was really suffering with this obsession. But in all honesty, I knew from a very young age that I wanted to take care of a child. I prayed, and I asked God to send me THAT special child. When my husband met me, this was one of the first things I shared with him. ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:30:56 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/new-and-foster-parents-for-now-t17053.htm#193798 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/new-and-foster-parents-for-now-t17053.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/pretoria-adoption-support-group-pasg-t18032.htm Hopeful I have searched, and searched, but could not find a adoption support group in the Pretoria area. Therefore, recently started the Pretoria Adoption Support Group (PASG), as there was a need for such a group in the Pretoria area. The group offers support to individuals and couples considering adoption (transracial families. single parents, gay parents or any other family), as well as those who have already adopted their precious children. Meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 17 May 2010 16:07:19 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/pretoria-adoption-support-group-pasg-t18032.htm#207442 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/pretoria-adoption-support-group-pasg-t18032.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/pics-of-didi-and-hannes-in-mommy-lounge-t20865.htm Kerryw
I have posted some pics from Petru in the mommy lounge of Didi and Hannes, they are two gorgeous kids! you have done so well mommy.]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:15:29 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/pics-of-didi-and-hannes-in-mommy-lounge-t20865.htm#247609 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/pics-of-didi-and-hannes-in-mommy-lounge-t20865.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/baby-blues-t20173.htm Petru Ladies, I have a question, do you think that adoptive mommies can get baby blues? I think it is the term, not sure how to describe it, natural mommies get some forms of depression after birth? Would like to hear your comments on this? Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:54:53 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/baby-blues-t20173.htm#238103 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/baby-blues-t20173.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-mo-t20207.htm Landie
just want to here if your not suppose to get your baby today?
how are you doing?]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:06:42 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-mo-t20207.htm#238633 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-mo-t20207.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/60-days-t19616.htm Mo ]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:57:32 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/60-days-t19616.htm#230310 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/60-days-t19616.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/biological-father-rights-t19795.htm Stacy Hi there Does anyone know what rights the biological father of a child given up for adoption are. He did not sign the papers, or is not on the childs birth certificate and is denying that he is in fact the childs father, but can he come back and contest this adoption?? The biological mother has signed all the papers and our 60 days are up but my concern is the father coming out of the woodwork??? The biological mother origionally told us that she doesnt know who the father is, but I think ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:58:43 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/biological-father-rights-t19795.htm#232709 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/biological-father-rights-t19795.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/happy-bday-mo-t19833.htm KP and today u getting the bestest pressie Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:35:14 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/happy-bday-mo-t19833.htm#233362 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/happy-bday-mo-t19833.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/oprah-story-is-this-how-it-is-in-sa-too-t19454.htm Cutie Baby This couple was foster parents for this little girl form age 2 until 7, so its was 5 years. She was their daughter and they were her parents. One day, the social services rock up at her house and tell her that they are there to fetch the little girl as they found a home for her ( she was now officially adopted ) and they told them to say their goodbyes..... Can they really do this, how does this work? That just sounds wicked and totally wrong. Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:22:45 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/oprah-story-is-this-how-it-is-in-sa-too-t19454.htm#227857 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/oprah-story-is-this-how-it-is-in-sa-too-t19454.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-hopefull-t19200.htm Kerryw
I am not sure if you visit the general chatter section?? anyway a number of the Pretoria and Joburg ladies are getting together on the 14th August so we can meet in person. I was wondering if you would like to join us? Pretoria is not that far from JHB.....]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:57:35 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-hopefull-t19200.htm#224026 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-hopefull-t19200.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/i-just-need-a-space-t19238.htm reluctantmom I use my blog as a means to express how I feel about something and often to bounce it around in the open. I have always held my cards close to my chest, so being able to “say” what I feel and think has been a great therapeutic outlet for me. It has helped me immensely in working through my thoughts and my feelings dealing with many issues, some complex, some not so much. Unfortunately I cannot post this on my blog as my partner reads my blog, and I do not want to open the issue with ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:26:25 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/i-just-need-a-space-t19238.htm#224595 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/i-just-need-a-space-t19238.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-hannah-s-hope-t19199.htm Kerryw Hi Are you going to join us for the JHB get together?? we would love to meet you and your gorgeous son! Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:54:52 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-hannah-s-hope-t19199.htm#224023 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/att-hannah-s-hope-t19199.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/to-our-special-adoption-mommies-t18250.htm Cutie Baby To adopt is probably one of the most amazing and difficult things to do We commend you all because you all have hearts that are so pure and so true The difficulties and challenges that comes along with a procedure like this Is surely a feeling of uncertainty and at the same time so much bliss Do we give our adopted mothers the joy and excitement they deserve? Maybe we should re-think it cause for them too this is a birth. I ask of you, is to be a mother really to birth a baby, No, because ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 24 May 2010 13:00:36 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/to-our-special-adoption-mommies-t18250.htm#210399 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/to-our-special-adoption-mommies-t18250.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t16723.htm Carmen We got the best news ever today!!! We are on the waiting list at long last!!! Now it's just a matter of well ......... waiting for the "call" LOL!! Yaaaaaayyyy Thank you to all the ladies who have cared Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:52:11 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t16723.htm#190117 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t16723.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/introducing-reluctant-mom-hiya-t16426.htm reluctantmom I wanted to introduce myself to the forum - and tell you how relieved I am that this forum exists. I have been so frustrated trying to get adoption information and found that the only way I was getting anything was word of mouth. Fortunately I have a resilient constitution, and have been speaking to anyone who I can make contact with to give me an idea of what the process is, what to expect and how to go about it. I have three biological children, and have this urge deep in my soul to adopt ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:50:44 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/introducing-reluctant-mom-hiya-t16426.htm#186895 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/introducing-reluctant-mom-hiya-t16426.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/totally-devasted-t14751.htm Carmen Hi everyone, I am so upset. We have gone through all the screening, the home visit, the medical tests etc etc. I just got a call from the SW and she said that the adoption board feel that we should go for fertility treatment! If after a year I have not fallen pregnant then they will re look at our application! We made it quite clear to her from the begining that we do not want to do fertility treatment. It wasn't only a decision made clearly on on finances but also we feel that if we ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:41:03 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/totally-devasted-t14751.htm#165073 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/totally-devasted-t14751.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/re-chinese-adoption-t14701.htm anotherone Hi everyone! I've been lurking on the forum for ages, but haven't posted yet. My hubby and I have been researching international adoption for more than 3 years, so when I read this post I finally felt like I had something to offer. Hannah's Hope wrote:Hi Kerry, I honestly think it's going to work out way more expensive than a local private adoption. The only thing is, I think Chinese babies will be more readily available than white or Indian babies here in RSA. On average, there are ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:51:49 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/re-chinese-adoption-t14701.htm#164546 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/re-chinese-adoption-t14701.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/adopting-t16904.htm Bernice Hello There I'm new here and would like to help where I can, first time I open this page I shaw that there are ladies who would like to know about private adopting, my husband and I are in the beginning stage of private adopting. I have phone no. for the CMR offices in Pretoria and Bronkhorstspruit. It was not easy in the beginning but we are on the right track now and in full speed. Feel free to make contact I will be glad to assist you as far as possible. Good Night God Bless Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:04:03 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/adopting-t16904.htm#192057 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/adopting-t16904.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/need-some-info-t16778.htm Lameez
After our failed IVF DH and I spoke briefly about adoption, although we are not ready yet for adoption because of all the emotional issues and IVF that we want to deal with, I would just like to know for future references what the procedures are for going through the adoption process, I am based in Cape Town and will obviously not be able to afford private, but if we do consider it what would be the first steps we would have to take. Your info will be appreciated.]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:11:00 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/need-some-info-t16778.htm#190756 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/need-some-info-t16778.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/good-luck-carmen-t16664.htm michmac Good luck with the adoption committee meeting today. Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:48:43 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/good-luck-carmen-t16664.htm#189551 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/good-luck-carmen-t16664.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/child-welfare-society-orientation-meeting-t16527.htm reluctantmom Thought I would just put this thread out here, in case other members or "passer byers" want to know what happens when one goes through this process. I have spoken to a few private adoption social workers, who all seem very nice and very informative. Someone had referred me to Child Welfare, so I spoke to them about a month ago and spoke to the adoption social worker there - I believe there are two at CW. They have these Orientations meetings once a month (I think) for prospective parents. ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:18:14 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/child-welfare-society-orientation-meeting-t16527.htm#188132 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/child-welfare-society-orientation-meeting-t16527.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t16529.htm Jooles Our social worker advised that the next time we'll hear from her will be to collect our little one!]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:22:47 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t16529.htm#188161 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t16529.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/jooles-t16477.htm Carmen ]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:48:21 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/jooles-t16477.htm#187510 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/jooles-t16477.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t15865.htm Jooles Just an update from our side - We had the home visit yesterday and have a panel meeting on Friday 19th March. The social worker advised us that we will have a baby sooner than we think and that we should consider ourselves pregnant….I cannot tell you how excited we are.]]> Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:07:06 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t15865.htm#179451 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/update-t15865.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/answers-needed-t15134.htm Jooles I haven't posted in months so HELLO everyone. Hubby and I have visited Procare last week and decided to pursue adopting and we're SUPER EXCITED. I'll be posting my forms off tomorrow and getting a Police Clearance Certificate later this week. I need to ask you ladies how I go about telling my boss and our company. For one, I cannot give them any concrete answers as to when the baby arrives etc. I have a responsible job and the only one doing it in our company so I would prefer to tell them ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:46:50 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/answers-needed-t15134.htm#169813 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/answers-needed-t15134.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/contact-from-birthmom-what-do-i-do-t15059.htm Hannah's Hope Hi Everyone! As most of you know, we have had contact with Sam's birthmom right from after she had chosen us as birthparents and we attended Sam's birth and we were VERY involved with the pregnancy etc., but at the end we all agreed on a closed adoption as everybody felt this would be in Sam's best interest. As I've said before, Sam's birthmom is no threat to me at all and I don't regard her as such. I do however have a small little issue of late: She keeps on sending me text messages ... Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:34:50 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/contact-from-birthmom-what-do-i-do-t15059.htm#168847 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/contact-from-birthmom-what-do-i-do-t15059.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/my-update-t14862.htm Carmen Hi, Just an update. I heard from the SW today. She is going to put a recommendation in for the next adoption board meeting that we do not want to have fertility treatment. So hopefully they will accept our choice and we can go on the adoption list. All we can do now is pray that they do. She still thinks I need to take a holiday to look after a baby to encourage a spontaneous pregnancy Thank you to all the ladies for your replies. Adoption/Foster Care Lounge Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:19:26 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/my-update-t14862.htm#166184 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/adoption-foster-care-lounge-f10/my-update-t14862.htm