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Meredith C



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They shouldn’t make me cry, but they do. Today. I have asked myself a million and one times whether these feelings are legitimate or simply a manifestation of unacknowledged racism. I truly believe that it is the former.

In any event, let me make one thing clear. We are not adopting to “save” a baby. If anything, this baby will save us. If someone wants to save the world by adopting hard-to-place children, I think that that is absolutely wonderful. But I don’t think that wanting to adopt for another reason—to have a family—is morally wrong. And I don’t think that considering race is either. I can imagine that there would be real difficulties in growing up black with white parents in a white town with no friends or role models of color.

Anyway, maybe I’m trying to sound all strong, but I’m still going to crawl off and feel hurt now. I’m a little raw today.

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Meredith C (2Cool ~ DH (34)
Cycle #6 of Not Trying to Conceive
After 43 cycles, 3 years, 2 miscarriages, 6 failed IUI's, and 1 failed IVF,
WE'VE DECIDED TO ADOPT!!!!!
Homestudy Application Under Review
First Interview 1/30

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Thinking of you, Felicity.

[This message has been edited by Meredith C (edited January 31, 2006).]



PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:43 am

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