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Isobel

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Adopting kids...

My husband and I have one baby and we are talking about adopting another baby in a year or so. He was an only child, I grew up with adopted siblings and we can have kids, we both just feel compelled to help out a child with no home. How can we make this transition easier on our 1-year-old daughter (she'll be about 2 when we adopt)? Any other advice?

 
 
 
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Submitted 358 days ago...

smom

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Your daughter might be selfish at first which is natural for first borns. But soon after she'll love having a sibling to help take care of. Congratulations, adopting is a wonderful thing.

 

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Submitted 357 days ago...

Ruchele

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There are so many couples out there that can't have kids and have been waiting for years to be able to adopt. Are you talking about adopting a child from out of the country, or an older child, (not a baby)?

 

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Submitted 357 days ago...

Ruchele

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I think adopting is commendable, your daughter will probably adjust much the same way she would if it were a biological sibling. She might be jealous at first, but will soon settle in.

 

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