The decision to adopt is life changing and you will be anxious to share the news but remember the adoption process can take months or even years. You may want to keep your excitement to yourself for awhile and just enjoy the journey on your own until you have specific news to share.
If your family already includes children, they should hear the news before you go “public”. If you feel your child is old enough to understand, you can explain the whole process to them along with updates as things progress. Preschoolers will benefit from actually seeing a picture of the child so they can have a better connection. Toddlers respond better to receiving the news right before the baby is to come home.
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If your family already includes children, they should hear the news before you go “public”. If you feel your child is old enough to understand, you can explain the whole process to them along with updates as things progress. Preschoolers will benefit from actually seeing a picture of the child so they can have a better connection. Toddlers respond better to receiving the news right before the baby is to come home.
Unsolicited advice will be coming your way as