https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:59:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1426655 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:57:56 +0000 mfa_lady 1426655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! My boss, and lots of people at my church. Also some people that I only know through the grapevine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1426649 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 18:54:02 +0000 Rubies 1426649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>D1's best friend at daycare is adopted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1426297 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 12:44:16 +0000 littlek 1426297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Leialou: Yes my FIL GF adopted 2 children. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1426289 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 12:38:47 +0000 lamariniere 1426289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 kids I grew up with were adopted from South Korea, they are brother and sister but not biologically related. My neighbors here adopted their daughter from Cambodia and a family in our playgroup adopted from Haiti. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1426162 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:31:40 +0000 tequiero21 1426162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was really considering it when we were going thru infertility. But with two and one on the way, I don't see it happening, although I would have loved it. Although, I did want four and I'm pretty sure I don't ever want to be pregnant again, so maybe we will adopt a fourth.... I don't know anyone who was adopted.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1426121 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 09:54:54 +0000 krispi 1426121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No close friends or family members, but several acquaintances and friends of friends </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425976 Sat, 15 Feb 2014 06:49:50 +0000 PointeShoesTutus 1425976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did early intervention speech therapy for a family that adopted 4 babies, all but one internationally. I saw two of their boys. When I went one week to see my little guy, grandma was there because mom and dad got a call about a baby being available. The next week I showed up, they had their precious little baby girl. They were such an amazing family. I cried when the last little guy I saw turned 3 and no longer qualified for EI speech. They ended up with 4 under 4. It was the craziest, but most loving house I have had the pleasure of working in.<br /> Another friend of my husband did a domestic adoption and now have the most adorable little son.<br /> One other couple we know was in the later stages of navigating the adoption process when she found out she was expecting. It was a huge surprise as they'd been told by several REs that it just likely wasn't in the cards for them. I believe they may adopt but I'm not sure.<br /> My husband's cousin adopted a beautiful little girl from Korea. She's stunning.<br /> I never realized how many people we knew that have adopted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425376 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:49:42 +0000 loveisstrange 1425376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I know a couple who have, and one that is in the process (domestic). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425369 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:44:43 +0000 meganmp 1425369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know one family. Three children, all domestic adoptions. One boy when he was a young child, a baby girl, and then a young girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425317 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 17:19:44 +0000 Mommy Finger 1425317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There are 5 families on my street with adopted kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425090 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:37:59 +0000 Smurfette 1425090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just remembered I know 2 separate families that adopted a child from Russia. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425085 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:36:06 +0000 Shutterbug 1425085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My grandmother was adopted and I have a couple friends who adopted (both domestic) and a co-worker who adopted twin girls from China </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425077 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:33:15 +0000 snowjewelz 1425077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know one couple that adopted 2 kids from China! First one took so long though and it was a very grueling process for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425074 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:31:51 +0000 Mamaof2 1425074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SIL/BIL adopted 2 kids from Russia - they were 6 months old, born 1 month apart and they are around 8 or 9 now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425015 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:16:14 +0000 sunny 1425015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My coworker adopted a child from Ethiopia. I think he might be the only person I know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1425007 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:14:02 +0000 lioneyes 1425007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>two of our neighbors growing up adopted, and my SIL's sister is in the process of it now. but I have actually never met her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423591 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:35:45 +0000 bookwormmama 1423591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. The only person I know who adopted domestically was my grandfather (he adopted my mom). Everyone else I know has adopted internationally. Most from Korea, but there are a couple people I know that adopted from China as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423584 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:34:05 +0000 QueensBee 1423584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that I think of it, I know a quite a few!</p> <p>My best friend was adopted from Chile and my assistant at work was adopted too. My aunt and uncle are currently fostering-to-adopt an 8 year old girl. I teach at a private school and many of my students were adopted. Several other teachers here have adopted as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423570 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:28:41 +0000 hellobeeboston 1423570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Our good friends adopted a baby from Russia a few years ago! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423561 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:22:27 +0000 bushelandapeck 1423561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have several close friends who have adopted both international and domestically. In my work I have also seen so many families adopt. It's really wonderful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423543 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:12:11 +0000 Dandelion 1423543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, a good friend of mine just adopted from Taiwan and I have a cousin DS's age who was adopted from China. I don't know anyone who has adopted domestically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423515 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 07:53:07 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1423515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sat there and thought about this, and I don't. I do know some friends were in the process of adopting but then got pregnant and so delayed the process. I'm not sure if they've decided to proceed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423505 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 07:42:17 +0000 808love 1423505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>More than a few but close to me: a coworker -from China and my grandma-locally </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423437 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:56:53 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1423437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not anyone our age, no. But DH's has cousins that are adopted (all grown now) from Ski Lanka and South Korea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted/page/2#post-1423434 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:54:25 +0000 Beyond2 1423434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know a few. I also have a cousin who is a birth mother who chose adoption for her child. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted#post-1423404 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:13:56 +0000 coopsmama 1423404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was adopted, actually. It was a domestic adoption. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted#post-1423390 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 04:21:14 +0000 creativemomma15 1423390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, lots actually. Our church even has a group for all of the families that have adopted, are in process or just thinking about adopting. It's an awesome thing! And there are families that have adopted domestically, internationally and through foster care. :) it's a great support &amp; resource for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted#post-1423326 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 02:33:16 +0000 anonysquire 1423326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cousin just adopted newborn twins yesterday!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted#post-1423277 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 01:26:20 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 1423277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots and lots and lots, friends and family!<br /> One of my close friends recently adopted a toddler from Uganda. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-anyone-irl-who-had-adopted#post-1423276 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 01:25:54 +0000 lemondrop 1423276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple of our coworkers have. These stories get to my soft spot so much more! </p>