I really would like to get peoples advice on all that has to do with adoption?

My husband and i are considering adoption, we are going to an orientation this Thursday, but i just want to know what type of things did people experienced with adoption, what are some of the things that you guys looked at in making your decision? Any opinions, advice is welcome... Thank youI really would like to get peoples advice on all that has to do with adoption?
Learn about adoption from the adoptees' experience. Here are some books that should be required reading:





* ';Being Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self'; by Brodzinsky, Schecter, and Henig





* ';Journey of the Adopted Self'; by Betty Jean Lifton





* ';The Primal Wound'; by Nancy VerrierI really would like to get peoples advice on all that has to do with adoption?
I was adopted at age 2 1/2. And for me it was the best thing. There are lots of children that need a loving home. I have just one piece of advice to offer. If you do adopted, when your son or daughter grow up they more then likely will want to know about their biological parents. And there is nothing wrong with that. Do not take that as them rejecting you. My adoptive parents took that as rejection and it caused alot of hard feelings between us and it took us years to have a good relationship again. If you adopt, love the child and support them if they decide to find their biological parents!
I did foster care adoptions, so in my case, I already knew the child, fell in love, and when they became free, I adopted them. I've had to send plenty back to biofamilies, too. I have to trust God that it was in his plan for them, either to stay with me or go home.


I've written a few articles on foster/adoption, if you are interested, here's the link:





http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/15鈥?/a>
My advice is to consider adopting an older child (7 and up) and/ or sibling groups. These kids/ teens Really need to be adopted or they will have no family as an adult. Imagine that!





God bless!

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