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Sash
Peace
Member since 6/08 10312 total posts
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fka LIW Smara
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I'm Legally a Mom
I know I don't post on here a lot but after 3 long years, I wanted to give my final update on my road to becoming a mother. I know LIF can be quite a revolving door, so for those of you who don't know/remember; 3 years ago my husband and I decided to take in his cousins infant son. Alexander Joseph was placed in our home as a foster kid on September 16, 2010. We nicknamed him AJ and in my heart that was the day I became a mom. After three long incredible years of driving back and forth to Maryland for court and fighting with Baltimore CPS, NJ DYFS and the paternal father (who is incarcerated btw) - I am happy to say that the Adoption was finalized this past Wednesday, June 19, 2013. It was a struggle because there were many mishaps, blunders and mistakes made and legally it should not have taken this long. However, in the end we made it and he is legally my son.
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Introducing Ajay Joseph (We decided to change his first name), he is so excited to have the same last name as me, my DH and SS:
The Drive Home to NJ - First Day Home:
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cheryl28
LIF Adult
Member since 2/10 4657 total posts
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I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats he's adorable and lucky to have caring people in his life!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:14 PM |
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imyself
Member since 10/06 2938 total posts
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me
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats!!! I remember you posting about it and have wondered what the outcome was. I'm so happy to hear your ds has a safe and happy forever home :)
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:23 PM |
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whoababy11
it's only forever
Member since 11/10 1598 total posts
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
 congratulations!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:23 PM |
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PaddysGirl
Little princess is here!
Member since 4/07 5923 total posts
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Crystal
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I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:24 PM |
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PurpleC
Miracles Do Come True
Member since 8/10 2287 total posts
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Caren
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I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats!! So adorable!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:26 PM |
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ny55angel
car seat tech & geek :-)
Member since 2/06 4346 total posts
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P
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I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations! ! He's so handsome!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:32 PM |
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Sash
Peace
Member since 6/08 10312 total posts
Name:
fka LIW Smara
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I'm Legally a Mom
Thank you ladies!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:40 PM |
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Sash
Peace
Member since 6/08 10312 total posts
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fka LIW Smara
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Posted by imyself
Congrats!!! I remember you posting about it and have wondered what the outcome was. I'm so happy to hear your ds has a safe and happy forever home :)
Thank you! It has been a crazy journey. We basically had DYFS coming in and out of house every month for the past 3 years as well as fighting the father to terminate his rights. We are so happy its done and he is legally ours!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:42 PM |
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apwmjc
Love my little man
Member since 12/10 1901 total posts
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Amy
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats! He is adorable!
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| Posted 6/22/13 12:43 PM |
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dandj
Love of my life....
Member since 5/05 3687 total posts
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Denise
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats!!!
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MsSissy
xoxoxo
Member since 3/07 39159 total posts
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Oh WOW...I remember your story.
Congratulations to everyone!
ETS: What a face! He's adorable.
Message edited 6/22/2013 12:51:55 PM.
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mommyof3girls
LIF Adult
Member since 5/12 2773 total posts
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Sue
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats! It's a wonderful thing you did. People like you is what makes this world so great!
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
What a handsome little guy! Congrats on making it legal!!
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| Posted 6/22/13 1:09 PM |
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beanie571
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Member since 5/07 2509 total posts
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I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations! So wonderful!
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| Posted 6/22/13 1:24 PM |
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ml110
LIF Adult
Member since 1/06 5435 total posts
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats!!!! What a cutie!! We adopted DS from Korea last August and finalized in April- I remember what an awesome feeling it was to be done with all the paperwork,social worker visits and stuff! Enjoy him!!
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| Posted 6/22/13 1:32 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
Member since 5/05 46292 total posts
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congrats! He's adorable!
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| Posted 6/22/13 3:08 PM |
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pumpkinmom
LIF Adult
Member since 5/12 2911 total posts
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I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations!
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| Posted 6/22/13 3:22 PM |
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summerBaby10
let's be nice
Member since 9/07 10208 total posts
Name:
Wifey
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations!! I am in tears reading your past posts about him! He is one lucky little boy to have you & dh! He is so handsome <3
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| Posted 6/22/13 3:28 PM |
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oneday
<3
Member since 5/05 4319 total posts
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Pam
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations!!! I remember you posting about him. How wonderful for all of you!!! He is so cute!
Best Wishes!!!!
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| Posted 6/22/13 5:03 PM |
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butterfly20
Party of 5 - 2015
Member since 4/06 7390 total posts
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
congrats
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want2beamom
Love my boys soooo much!!!
Member since 8/06 10164 total posts
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True love doesn't end with happily ever after...
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
That is amazing!!! Congratulations...he is gorgeous!!!
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| Posted 6/22/13 6:32 PM |
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Pooka
Oh Happy Day!!
Member since 11/06 5689 total posts
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations!!!!
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| Posted 6/22/13 6:34 PM |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
Member since 8/05 14470 total posts
Name:
Veronica
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I'm Legally a Mom
congrats!
My twin brothers and sister are all adopted. They are biologically my step mother's grandchildren. They are 22 and she's 23 now. And life would never have been the same without them! I almost swear a family connection makes it harder. Took us two years of this and that. But yes, its SOOOO worth it in the end!
Congrats again!
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mrsdukes
LIF Adult
Member since 1/09 943 total posts
Name:
Liz
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Re: I'm Legally a Mom
Congratulations!! What wonderful news!
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