By Laura Leavitt
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The potential love with international adoption is unmatched.
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By Laura Leavitt
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When adoption is your preferred option, you have a few more decisions to make to get started.
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By JustMommies staff
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Five years ago today, I was in Kazakhstan, in the middle of the most important event of my life. I was becoming a mother! I met my daughter just a couple of weeks earlier, though I had dreamed of her my entire life. As 5 years is a milestone, I took this opportunity to read the online journal that I
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By Laura Leavitt
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When there are a lot of adoption agencies, make sure you don't pick one that is actually a scam.
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By Jeanette Pollock
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Adoption can be an alternative for a women that is facing an unexpected pregnancy. Adoption is where another family takes the child and raises it. There are various types of adoptions and each one is handled based upon the wishes of the individuals involved. There are two main types of adoption; open
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By Laura Leavitt
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Knowing the costs of adoption can help you choose what you are most interested in.
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By Laura Leavitt
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Your home study may seem like a lot of work, but it is worth it!
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