You will need an adoption attorney and a homestudy at very minimum. The baby's parents should have their own attorney as well. The baby's parents should also see a counselor to help them emotionally with their decision.
The baby's father has full rights to the child, just as the baby's mother. Both would need to relinquish their parental rights for you to adopt. Either could change their mind at the last minute (even after the baby is born) and stop the adoption. The baby's parents have all of the control at this time.
I'm praying for all involved, especially for the baby. May God lead you all to the paths you should take. I wish you all the best.
Susan
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Susan
PCOS dx 1996
Hypothyroid dx 2001
HELLP dx 2000, told me 2003
MTHFR dx 2004
4 early angels (12/97, 09/98, 02/99, 07/09)
BS-B-05/00 (9 wks early - pictured at 2 days)-HELLP (4th gr)
BD-S-04/03 (16 wks early)-HELLP-with us for one hour
BS-M-01/05 (22 wks early)-PPROM, possible IC-born still
AD-K-05/05 - placed 05/07, adopted 09/08
AS-B-06/06 - placed 04/07, adopted 06/08
Armour Thyroid 120 mg
Procardia XL 60mg
Glucophage 1500mg
Baby aspirin |