In a message dated 1/18/2007 10:25:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, kiecho4@... writes:
I just need support
and advice what to do and where to go? Is there any private agency
domestic or international that would still let us adopt cause of my
weight? Is there any social workers that wont discriminate against my
weight in this country?
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. At times adoption makes you want to pull out all of your hair. No one has to approve you to have a baby naturally, but when you want to adopt they pull out a magnifying glass. Weight is subjective. Everyone views it differently. I have heard of other social workers who ignored the doctor and turned down someone based on size. I have heard of couples who switched home study agencies (which is expensive) and experienced a completely different attitude. I weigh 270 and it wasn't mentioned at all in my home study. I hope you can find a way around this, even if it means trying again with someone else. I will mention to you that I was taking several prescription medications (including an anti depressant) and very concerned about them when it came to the home study. I actually called a few agencies and asked them what their policy was and they told me. I found one who said whatever my doctor said was all that mattered and I knew he wasn't concerned about life expectancy etc. Keep us updated please. You WILL be a mommy
Sandra
Mommy to Ryan 1/18/01
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"May you always have love to share, health to spare, and friends that care"
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Mommy to Ryan 1/18/01
Mommy to a Mayan Princess 11/19/06
"May you always have love to share, health to spare, and friends that care"
Please visit my toy website Welcome to Discovery Toys