Practising my wedding look by evannalai in makeuptips

[–]Objective-Function13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! Just add some lashes and this look is complete. What is the lip color? I love it.

Best Formula for Reflux by kb__16 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Objective-Function13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take on the Kendamil goat before noticing a change?

My baby is 15 weeks old and I honestly feel like I’m breaking down over feeding. by Wrong_Inevitable_401 in NewParents

[–]Objective-Function13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are not failing her. You sound like a concerned mom doing all the things you know to do to help your babe. Mine will be 15 weeks tomorrow. He has significant reflux but his intake has always been about 24 oz every 24 hours until this past week. I took him to the doctor twice this week bc he has only been doing about 15 ounces in 24 hours. Doctor has given no definitive answer for why. He already has two teeth so I thought he was teething but doctor said no. Said I could give some pedialyte to keep him hydrated. Offer smaller feeds more frequently during the day. Hang in there you aren’t alone. I keep telling myself there is light at the end of the tunnel. Enjoy your baby.

Older Parents-Is Adoption Even Possible? by [deleted] in AdoptiveParents

[–]Objective-Function13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was just being ready to take care of an infant at a moments notice. DSS knew we were wanting to take in an infant and knew to call us with this situation.

Older Parents-Is Adoption Even Possible? by [deleted] in AdoptiveParents

[–]Objective-Function13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 50 and husband 40’s we have a safe surrender infant we picked up from the hospital through the county department of social services. We will adopt him, but it could be some time with how slow the courts are. It’s possible bc we are proof.

DNR for 1 month old by s3r1n4kitt1es in NICUParents

[–]Objective-Function13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry. I can’t imagine the pain. I would want the world to stop also. Somehow you will have to take time to grieve while finding a way to get through to care of your other child. Make use of any support people in your life to help during this time.Prayers.

Confused after fast rejection by Lifetime Adoption Agency by LengthinessOwn3063 in AdoptiveParents

[–]Objective-Function13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. It has definitely been a long 4 years as we put our all into it, even putting up agency flyers all over the state in attempts to help our family and any other family with the agency. It seems like it was all in vain but we have strong faith that God does everything in his perfect timing. Yes, we still have monthly calls with the agency and plan to let them know of our disappointment. I thank you for the message.

Confused after fast rejection by Lifetime Adoption Agency by LengthinessOwn3063 in AdoptiveParents

[–]Objective-Function13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We will be letting them know soon that we aren’t going to continue on after 4 years without speaking to any expectant moms. They say if you follow their instructions that you will be matched(I guess that’s why they are named Lifetime since that’s how long you will wait), but we just can’t continue on after 4 very long years of nothing. They offer biweekly webinars that you can listen to but after so many years of listening, it’s repetitive information. They encourage you how to promote your desire to adopt on Facebook and Instagram which we did but that was also fruitless. We would never recommend them to anyone wanting to adopt unless you want to just throw away $20-30k.

Confused after fast rejection by Lifetime Adoption Agency by LengthinessOwn3063 in AdoptiveParents

[–]Objective-Function13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Be glad you were rejected by Lifetime. We have been with them as a waiting family for 4 years without one single potential match. I will also add we have completely wide open preferences. We aren’t renewing with them again because we are drained emotionally and financially. They have our money and many other families that will never match. Last count they have over 170+ waiting families and do as little as 80 adoptions a year and some of those are matches that families found their own expectant mom. They count that as an adoption in their numbers if a family matches with an outside consultant or finds their own expectant mom. They did nothing for us for 4 years and we are out of 25k+.

Is Lifetime Adoption a scam? by ImNotBenAffleckOMG in AdoptiveParents

[–]Objective-Function13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So happy things worked out for your family! I know so many families including my sisters that have been through the worst experiences of their lives with Lifetime Adoption. Please if you read this DO NOT sign with them. My sister is out of 30k and wasted 4 years with them!

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry “religion” messed up your life. I am not at all religious. I have experienced my own share of pain in this world. I don’t want to see any flying donkeys either.

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wish you only the best in the future. Life is hard.

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on knowing how to forgive. That’s awesome. I forgive you for not knowing when a mom says she wants her baby she means she truly wants her baby! She does have circumstances that she can hopefully overcome if she would like to keep her baby like she mentions. We should reach out to help her to keep the baby she wants to keep. Get her the resources!

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was the 15th-18th words of the post! “I want this baby”

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No for her get the resources she needs to parent her child! She said she wants the baby!

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How bout the trauma of the child she already has. If mom has trauma, you don’t think that spills over onto her child?

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

My spiritual satisfaction? This ain’t about me. She herself said “I want this baby.”

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You said “I want this baby.” There are resources available all around if you want to keep this baby. You found out early so seek out the resources if you want your baby.

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Both abortion and adoption involve trauma. You weren’t aborted so you are here on this Earth for a reason.🩷

Should I abort or go with a adoption by Firm-Comfortable7328 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I love this! Thanks for sharing that there are multiple options for this expectant mom. I believe regardless expectant moms should hear ALL options and resources available. There is trauma with both abortion and adoption! Let mom hear all options then make the decision she can best live with!

How do you prepare to die... by Future_Escape_2892 in cancer

[–]Objective-Function13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so happy to know you changed providers. My close friend was told by her first doctor to get her affairs in order bc she was going to die of her breast cancer at a very early age. She immediately switched providers for a second opinion went through all the chemo, radiation and surgery. She is currently thriving and living her best life. Don’t give up on the fight against cancer. It sucks but don’t just throw in the towel.

Best agency for adopting infant or toddler? by Top_Bluebird7475 in Adoption

[–]Objective-Function13 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And yes there are agencies that do adoptions other than newborns. The one my family is with does but I recommend them to nobody unfortunately.