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Reader Submissions: Your Baby Stories

Growing your family -- either through pregnancy, adoption, or combining to already established families -- is one of life's greatest joys and greatest challenges. Having a baby, regardless of the means in which you do it, is a miracle. Tell us about your miracles. Whatever your situation, we want to hear about your baby (or babies) and how you grew your family.

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How did you prepare for baby's arrival?

What did you look forward to most?

What fears did you have about growing your family?

What was it like to meet your baby for the first time?

How did you decide to start a family?*

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What was the next step?*

Write a brief description of what you did after deciding. Go to doc? Adoption agency? Already with child?

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What tips do you have for other couples who are thinking about having a baby or growing their family?

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