Baby Wanted

[tko]

Wish you the best of luck.

[OG-Skinny]

Good Luck with this John. I sent you a PM' with some info that I'm hoping will help you and your wife enjoy the gift of a child.

-Rhyne

[green91]

Wow man, its very commendable of you and your wife to go this route, and you've got my utmost respect. So many children out there are nothing more than a burden to their single parent homes, and couple like yourself can really change a child's life for the better as well as your own. While i don't have a child to offer i certainly do wish you well on your endeavor

[OG-Skinny]

John,

I got all this info from the Ex. Hopefully it will help you and the wife.


http://www.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR/ Type in Keyword Adoption Services

http://georgia.adoption.com

www.americanadoptions.com

Local (like as in they are locating in Lawrenceville) adoption assistance:
http://www.adoptioninfosvcs.com/default.htm

There are plenty more out there all you have to do is GOOGLE!!!

[SixSquared]

+ reps for you, John, as well as everyone offering good advice/well wishes!

My parents were in the same situation, and got "lucky" when a coworker of my dad's mentioned that her sister (who was then in college) was pregnant unexpectedly... my parents set up a meeting with her and 9 months later I was born and adopted at birth. It's really great that you're looking for someone to help like that... saving two lives and getting a great gift in return. Props! I'll keep an ear out for someone to help you out!

[boostedb16]

best of luck to you and your wife. i live in dalton ga and i will keep a ear open for any one in trouble and wants to give there baby up for adoption.

[redgst97]

Thanks again everyone!!

We met with an adoption counselor Wednesday morning. She works with SEVERAL adoption agencies around the country. We will see where (if anywhere) this goes, but it IS more information for us to learna nd think about. We have also scheduled our first appointment for a "Home Study" which will happen tomorrow (Friday).

So, things are moving forward....I am not sure at what pace, but its progression nonetheless....

[manilikecars]

Good luck man

[MachNU]

Let me know if someone comes into this thread negativly, the post will be removed and person be banned. Either report the post and me and other mods will get it immediatly, or msg he on aim orprivate msg me.

Good luck, I hope everything works out for your family and any additions to it

x2, if hes not on hit me up and i will deal with teh dumbass.!

also on topic, good luck to you guys. Like the saying goes "when a door closes a window opens." it may be a smaller route to take but its not always easy getting the things you love/want!

[Leisa]

is it just me or all the people that "want" children can't have them and the people that don't get pregnant by incodential contact?

Good Luck to the both of you.

I agree... it sucks...

[Brett]

Good Luck John. I know Leisa and I have times we could have a child together. We have had amy talks on this issue. After her first 2 kids with her ex hsuband she had her tubes tied and her doctor also told her that her internla organs could not handle another pregnancy, so I understand what your going through... the wanting but it just isnt possible. But in my case its something I knew going into the relationship with Leisa, and maybe one day we will come across someone who would either have one for us or be pregnant and not want to keep the child, if not we will be fine how we are

[Smittie61984]

Good luck man.

I was adopted when I was 2weeks old. Never knew my real parents. I joke about it saying my mom was a prostitute and my father a fat drunk guy who had needed to pay to get laid.

I know that the adoption process is long and hard. I think my parents waited a year for me and the same for my sister.

Plus you get all the joys and miseries that a birth parent gets. You get to see the first steps and then you get to enjoy the hatred your kid will have for you when they turn 14years old.

The only difference is your wife doesn't have to pee, poop, fart, vomit or tear her vagina infront of complete strangers.

[BUGMAN]

I'm sorry to whom ever read my original post. I was being very rude and inconsiderate to the issues and seriousness of this thread. Im very sorry if i offended anyone and i wish the best of luck to you on your venture in starting your new family.

Maybe bad taste but still, funny!

We help pregnant teens and in the process of saving funds/building a teen home for expectant mothers. I will keep my eyes open for you but most of the expectant mothers want to keep their children once we are able to show them hope in their future.

We do occasionally have one that is willing to give them up for a better life. Just recently we ran across a soon to be mother that was not ready and more than willing to post for adoption. I will check on that but pretty sure that opportunity has passed by.

Good luck and we will keep ya posted on any situation that may be able to help you and your wife. If one does arise there are still background checks, drug test, living standards, Etc. that we require process for.

Again best of luck.

I don't know what I would do without the family that we were blessed with.

Chris

[J13eck]

maybe this should be in the WTB section






heh JK [im an asshole i'm sorry] lol
On a serious note have you guys considered adopting an overseas baby, ie Chinese (VERY HIGH RATE OF ADOPTIONS), etc, I have a azn friend who was adopted into a caucasian household. But yeah if race is an issue then I'm SURE there are agencies out there. But if you get a white baby, you can't tell ppl its JDM So yeah, rescue foreign babies FTW

or is that out of the question..

Hrm, I'm sure theres a buncha agencies out there, just hit up google...

wow lmao.


good luck john

[redgst97]

Maybe bad taste but still, funny!

We help pregnant teens and in the process of saving funds/building a teen home for expectant mothers. I will keep my eyes open for you but most of the expectant mothers want to keep their children once we are able to show them hope in their future.

We do occasionally have one that is willing to give them up for a better life. Just recently we ran across a soon to be mother that was not ready and more than willing to post for adoption. I will check on that but pretty sure that opportunity has passed by.

Good luck and we will keep ya posted on any situation that may be able to help you and your wife. If one does arise there are still background checks, drug test, living standards, Etc. that we require process for.

Again best of luck.

I don't know what I would do without the family that we were blessed with.

Chris

Thanks Chris: We have alaready begun (and finished) the Home Study with a Social Worker in planning for the future. We have finished the visits and interviews, as well as the paperwork and doctor visits.

[blown_ss]

good luck man. a really good friend of mine parents are foster parents and they have some really great kids. i know that you will be blessed with one. keep your head up. we need more people like you that are willing to adopt or be foster parents. i wish the best for you and your wife.

[MistaCee]

Good Luck man keep your head up

[ORGANIZATIONXIII]

I wish you best of luck on your search..

I know there are plenty of expecting mothers to be.. hopefully it won't back fire and be like that movie "losing isiah" that movie popped in my head while reading this thread

[redgst97]

1/16/08 Update:

We have been keeping this quite, as things tend to "happen" in our lives....

We did sign up with an agency in the early part of October, and were matched with a birthmother. We get all the paperwork signed, and things seem to be good. She is due on March 30, 2008. So, thats just 5 1/2 months to wait. No problem, we have been waiting nearly 3 years already...whats a few more months.

The weekend after Thanksgiving, we decide to go and meet the birthmother face-to-face. We had a great weekend, and got along well. I know. Its weird, but its what happens.

I have off from just before Christmas until New Years. This is a great time to begin getting the nursery ready. Paint. Cieling Fan. Furniture. Artwork. Bedding. Draperies. The works.

We talk to the birthmother almost every weekend. Things are good.

Last Friday afternoon, we get a call that she is in labor, and that we need to get up there (where she is) ASAP. There are a few issues to cover before we hop in the car and head that way.

The adoption laws in Goergia changed January 1. So, there are a few "new" things wee need to get before the adoption can be finalized. Not "that" big of a deal. We can handle a few of them with phone calls and faxes, and the last one can be handled with a visit to the doctor...now WE need drug tests too. No problem there.

I send my mom to babies-r-us for us to get a few premie outfits for us. During this time, we are frantically washing clothes, packing, making sure we have a sitter for the dog and the cats. We are told we will be out there for the next 2 months. The baby is only 28-29 weeks. WAY early.

By time we get done packing the car, drop off the dog, etc, it is 12 midnight. We go to sleep for while. The birthmother and baby are an 18-hour drive away. My wife gets up at 3:30 for a shower, and I am up at 4:00 am. We pull out of our driveway at 5:08 am. After 4 hours of sleep (not very "good" sleep either), I am going to drive the whole way there in 1 day.

We start getting calls from the lawyers around 11:30 am. There is NOT good news. I will not get into "those" details, but lets just say the adoption did not go through.

So, we are back at the beginning. We are on the search for a new birthmother.
The nursery is ready. Blue walls.

[The BUCKY]

dang bud sorry it worked out that way. things will work out for you.

[ueyedgr8tness]

MAn dude i offer my much of respect for ppl like u.cause i no my bro boss has been trying for 7 yr's and he is to selfish to adopt.He is like no its got to be my real baby that my wife has or i am not having kids at all.I really feel that he needs to loosen up like u and say..U no what there plenty of kids out ther on the way that will need a better home why not help them thrue life and give them a home they will never regret.


Man it touches me so much that you guy's or serious about it.so i say keep it up and it will come thrue for u

[Leisa]

1/16/08 Update:

We have been keeping this quite, as things tend to "happen" in our lives....

We did sign up with an agency in the early part of October, and were matched with a birthmother. We get all the paperwork signed, and things seem to be good. She is due on March 30, 2008. So, thats just 5 1/2 months to wait. No problem, we have been waiting nearly 3 years already...whats a few more months.

The weekend after Thanksgiving, we decide to go and meet the birthmother face-to-face. We had a great weekend, and got along well. I know. Its weird, but its what happens.

I have off from just before Christmas until New Years. This is a great time to begin getting the nursery ready. Paint. Cieling Fan. Furniture. Artwork. Bedding. Draperies. The works.

We talk to the birthmother almost every weekend. Things are good.

Last Friday afternoon, we get a call that she is in labor, and that we need to get up there (where she is) ASAP. There are a few issues to cover before we hop in the car and head that way.

The adoption laws in Goergia changed January 1. So, there are a few "new" things wee need to get before the adoption can be finalized. Not "that" big of a deal. We can handle a few of them with phone calls and faxes, and the last one can be handled with a visit to the doctor...now WE need drug tests too. No problem there.

I send my mom to babies-r-us for us to get a few premie outfits for us. During this time, we are frantically washing clothes, packing, making sure we have a sitter for the dog and the cats. We are told we will be out there for the next 2 months. The baby is only 28-29 weeks. WAY early.

By time we get done packing the car, drop off the dog, etc, it is 12 midnight. We go to sleep for while. The birthmother and baby are an 18-hour drive away. My wife gets up at 3:30 for a shower, and I am up at 4:00 am. We pull out of our driveway at 5:08 am. After 4 hours of sleep (not very "good" sleep either), I am going to drive the whole way there in 1 day.

We start getting calls from the lawyers around 11:30 am. There is NOT good news. I will not get into "those" details, but lets just say the adoption did not go through.

So, we are back at the beginning. We are on the search for a new birthmother.
The nursery is ready. Blue walls.

damn... I am sorry to hear that!

[JDMEK18]

man, I pray and wish you the best luck in finding a family that needs a home. I have 2 boys.. one 16 months and one 3 months and I love them with all my heart. It's a challenge but its the most amazing thing in the world to be there and go through the birth process.. If you get a chance to be there when the mother delivers- def. do it. If you build a relationship with the expecting mother - them I'm sure it wouldn't be a problem. I also pray for your wife and her health - God Bless You All.

[JDMEK18]

AWWW Man.. I posted before reading the update... Man - I'm so sorry that you all didn't get the adoption.

[umairejaz]

Good luck man, your doing a very good thing.

[Jimmy B]

john, very sorry to hear about the news,.. you WILL find the rigth baby to welcome into your family soon,.. this must not have been the right one!

[aaronfelipe]

Sorry to read the news and I wish you the best of luck in finding a baby soon.

[khan351]

Good luck and I hope and pray that everything works out for you

[quickdodge®]

Sorry to read, man. Good luck will come to you. Later, QD.