Melissa J's comments

Meeting Birth Siblings - Blog Entry

09 Sep 2006 11:25 PM

Thanks Jody, I really appreciate your perspective as an adoptee. As a young child I would imagine the what-ifs as to whether I had siblings out there in the world. I knew when I was older, of course this was not likely. I didn't want my kids to have to wonder where their birth siblings are. I don't want them to feel they have to search or feel like they will hurt my feelings if they do; I would rather them having always known and it not be any huge surprise. I'm glad to hear you found significance in meeting your birth sisters. Blessings, MJ

Advocating for the Rights and Needs of Children and Young People. - Blog Entry

09 Sep 2006 11:17 PM

Great blog. It is a good reminder for us to stay involved for our next generation's future.

Two Types of Hamster - Blog Entry

08 Sep 2006 09:23 AM

Good information. I'm linking your blog into my hamster blog: http://pets.families.com/blog/hamster-horror-stories. I wish I knew then what I do now--lol!

Saying No To a Sibling Placement - Blog Entry

05 Sep 2006 07:59 PM

Thank you Anna. I hadn't planned on releasing this blog until the end of the month. I hope it helps to know someone's BTDT. You helped me too durring that first time of saying no. I hope you're peace will come too.

Sin Separates - Blog Entry

04 Sep 2006 09:27 AM

Great blog!

Saying No To a Sibling Placement - Blog Entry

03 Sep 2006 08:53 PM

Thanks ladies. Like I stated, after getting over this first hurdle of saying no, the second time was easier. I really kind of home this next baby isn't a girl because I know it will be difficult to say no.

"I Wish I Were Never Born." Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Children - Blog Entry

02 Sep 2006 02:59 PM

Thank you Kristyn I will do the same once I have capabilities :-) I would like to know if Childhood bipolar is a progressive illness or not.

Changing Your Child's Name - Blog Entry

01 Sep 2006 07:08 PM

Thanks Sandraspeaks for sharing that and congratulations on your daughter! That is wonderful.

Single Mothers By Choice - Blog Entry

28 Aug 2006 03:06 PM

This is such an interesting topic. There are two topics hit on here. having a child by choice and single parents. It is my opinion that all children are chosen--though I do understand your point. I believe many many couples choose the timeing of their families. I commend moms and dads who have had to become single parents and really strive to make things work for their kids. I could not imagine intentionally not providing a daddy for my children though. I need all the help I can get. Both our children were planned by adoption. As far as children not feeling rejection upon the breakup or divorse of a parent who had them as single, I know from other kids growing up that this isn't so. There is very much rejection and sometimes anger toward the mother if they became close to the other person (situation depending of course). I think most kids want what is concidered "normal". Normal today is typically either a two parent household or a single parent household where (typically) dad is somewhere. Using AI as means to concieve brings up a whole other set of issues much like those adoptees face. It might be neat to blog on that if you or anyone hasn't already. Thought provoking blog. Thanks!

MJ http://members.families.com/mj7/blog

"I Wish I Were Never Born." Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Children - Blog Entry

27 Aug 2006 07:00 PM

Wonderful information Kristyn. As a mom who's had to take a closer look at this when trying to get a dx for my son, I'm glad to hear more attention being paid to this disorder that is so often mistaken for another because of the symptoms. Because of this, I guest blogged on ADHD vs Bipolar in Children http://special-needs.families.com/blog/differentiating-adhd-from-bipolar-in-children if anyone is interested in additional input. Kristyn, I really look forward to more of your informative blogs. Thanks!