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    My child’s birth parents send unequal amount of presents. How do I handle it?

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    Should I close the adoption with my birth family?

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  • Community Wisdom

    His birthday is tomorrow. What should I get his birthmom?

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  • Community Wisdom

    My child's first mom ignored her birthday. How do I handle it?

    5 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    How to handle too many gifts from first family?

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