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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry for your loss. Can't a pediatrician tell you if he has FAS?  Even if adopting him put a damper on you finding a man and having your own baby, siblings share half their genes, so really that baby is as close to you genetically as you can get without having your own child. If you didn't adopt him, and you wound up not having a baby on your own, I think you'd regret it.  Is there anyone else in the family that can help you raise this child so you don't have to go it alone?  As he grows, I'm sure it will become more apparent whether he has FAS or not.[/quote]

I agree with this. This isn't a random child you are thinking of adopting, it is your own flesh and blood. If you never marry or have the opportunity to have a child, this will seem like an incredible missed opportunity.

He is happy and healthy now. All good signs. Get him evaluated ASAP so you can work on any issues, and as a PP said, look into benefits for the child from Social Security. You can do this, and it's my bet 18 years from now, you'll be so happy you did. [/quote]

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