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Get On the Same Page 1 .  Get On the Same Page
Go To An Info Session 2 .  Go To An Info Session
Talk To Other Adoptive Parents 3 .  Talk To Other Adoptive Parents
Or Follow Them On Instagram 4 .  Or Follow Them On Instagram
Read Books 5 .  Read Books
Decide On Domestic Or International 6 .  Decide On Domestic Or International
If Domestic, Decide On Private Or Foster Care 7 .  If Domestic, Decide On Private Or Foster Care
Get Your Finances In Order 8 .  Get Your Finances In Order
Start Your Application 9 .  Start Your Application
Get Recommendations 10 .  Get Recommendations
Complete Your Home Study 11 .  Complete Your Home Study
Be Prepared For Fire Inspection And CPR 12 .  Be Prepared For Fire Inspection And CPR
Decide What You're Prepared For Medically 13 .  Decide What You're Prepared For Medically
Keep Your Phone Charged 14 .  Keep Your Phone Charged
Get A Car Seat 15 .  Get A Car Seat
And Get A Crib 16 .  And Get A Crib
Soak In What You Have 17 .  Soak In What You Have
Talk to Your Older Kids 18 .  Talk to Your Older Kids
Research Maternity/Paternity Leave For Adoption 19 .  Research Maternity/Paternity Leave For Adoption
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