tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606088456236111156.post4811849470244312739..comments2011-03-04T10:15:47.997-08:00Comments on my thoughts through the journey of adoption: When does researching and googling no longer become researching, but obsession?Heather "a hopeful adoptive parent in the makings"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12552387750007248577noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606088456236111156.post-19240556451493836972010-02-16T06:35:22.673-08:002010-02-16T06:35:22.673-08:00We didn't have access to lists of waiting fami...We didn't have access to lists of waiting families, but our agency gave us samples of profiles of families that had already adopted through them, you know, to give us an idea of what a family profile was. I remember thinking "If these guys were chosen, we'll be chosen too. We're way cooler than them!" LOL<br /><br />About the details... Write about yourselves. Don't try to "sell" your profile. Be honest and say anything and everything that is important to you. Something will "click" and establish a connection with the birth family. More often than not is the simplest thing - your passion for dogs, your love for traveling, your writing talent - and not your best qualities as a couple or your deep desire to become parents.<br /><br />You'll definitely learn a lot! It was so much fun for us. Therapeutic, I might say.<br /><br />There's never enough research. Adoption is a long journey - always learning, always educating.<br /><br />Good luck!Maruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03143803281234002484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606088456236111156.post-18214290318734106942010-02-12T19:46:42.358-08:002010-02-12T19:46:42.358-08:00Well, I haven't looked yet!!!!! somebody more ...Well, I haven't looked yet!!!!! somebody more computer savvy PLEASE TELL ME HOW!!! I'm sure I can give an unbiased opinion. LOVE ALL OF YOU MOMsistrtrixihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818235878830648629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606088456236111156.post-20961637216465075782010-02-10T12:07:30.476-08:002010-02-10T12:07:30.476-08:00Erica, this cracks me up! immediately after i wrot...Erica, this cracks me up! immediately after i wrote this post, i started laughing because i was sure that you and mom had already checked in on the list as well! haa haa! we love you!Heather "a hopeful adoptive parent in the makings"https://www.blogger.com/profile/12552387750007248577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7606088456236111156.post-4941296407842128782010-02-10T04:03:34.495-08:002010-02-10T04:03:34.495-08:00Well, if you guys are crazy and obsessed, then so ...Well, if you guys are crazy and obsessed, then so am I! I must confess that I, too, looked through the prospective family profiles BEFORE you guys even decided for certain to go with American Adoptions! :) So, I may have beaten you both to it! (I also concluded that you guys are way ahead of the pack!) Can't wait to see your profile!!! Love you! EricaErica Pullingnoreply@blogger.com