tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post2289425410198161516..comments2023-07-07T06:21:48.659-05:00Comments on My Scarlet baby: AgenciesMissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10030801926318157162noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-48310166016552398192011-02-03T08:26:47.591-06:002011-02-03T08:26:47.591-06:00Wow, you really are doing a fantastic job document...Wow, you really are doing a fantastic job documenting this process. I might have to direct a couple of friends here who are starting to think about the adoption process! I hope that you find something that will suit your needs perfectly. I look forward to following the rest of your journey to motherhood!Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378761861553074475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-24430941790880572982011-02-02T13:09:27.044-06:002011-02-02T13:09:27.044-06:00Thanks for sharing your experiences - SO helpful a...Thanks for sharing your experiences - SO helpful as I take baby steps to think about it. It sounds like there are so many decisions to make - all the best to you as you pick which direction to go!<br /><br /><br />makingmemom.blogspot.comHillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315741098772456270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-40582234104758008382011-02-01T22:33:02.890-06:002011-02-01T22:33:02.890-06:00Just found your blog and enchanted. We are conside...Just found your blog and enchanted. We are considering adoption for the first time after our third failed IVF. Thanks for being a resource!Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10480192191711301637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-48881908874595723022011-02-01T17:08:04.871-06:002011-02-01T17:08:04.871-06:00Wow Missy MY head is spinning!Wow Missy MY head is spinning!justadriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352793325470030016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-87150592973134377862011-02-01T08:18:51.924-06:002011-02-01T08:18:51.924-06:00I think there is one more option. We are going wi...I think there is one more option. We are going with an adoption services agency. They walk you through the whole process to prepare like the home study, portfolio, etc. in the quickest way possible. Kind of like the full service agencies but they funnel you to many agencies instead of staying with just one. They, also, work with many adoption agencies across the country so that as soon as you are ready they provide you with the list of best agencies to explore that fit your needs. They have deals with many of them so the fees can be discounted plus agencies know their clients are prepared and will often call them if they have a baby and no match to parents yet. (happened for one of my best friends that way) In addition, they work primarily in the states with the best laws for birth and adoptive parents. <br />We went this way because like you said we didn't want to put all our eggs in one basket(agency) so to speak. I like working with someone who can quickly answer all my questions and simplify the process. So far I have been very happy with them. Their cost is extremely low considering the overall cost of adoption. Might even lower the cost with their knowledge and discounts.junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597959014121851131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190144653162636685.post-37367001860985352712011-02-01T06:34:46.616-06:002011-02-01T06:34:46.616-06:00Wow Missy, that is a lot to consider! You've ...Wow Missy, that is a lot to consider! You've done your homework and you are going to make informed decisions -- but it's still tough, I can tell. It's interesting to hear about this part of your journey, thanks for sharing all this.Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08499505564488050744noreply@blogger.com