So I had bookmarked this — not realizing that it was in the midst of a very heated conversation. So I went back and read all the responses.

I think you handled yourself very well — which is why I’m responding under your response rather than that other one’s, whom I’m beginning to believe is just an Internet troll.

But hey hopefully they happen to graze by this and read it…

You are 100% right about sharing DNA doesn’t make you relate to each other better. As I believe it was you I had a previous conversation with about family wars. Regardless of who it was on here, I can say personally I am biologically my mother’s daughter — and that’s really where the line is drawn.

And I believe your friend Meg Barclay mentioned that genetic replication isn’t always achieved. I can speak first hand when I say my mini-me isn’t really a mini-me. Granted she’s biracial, but she’s looks every bit of 100% white like her Daddy. The only thing me and her have in common is our eye color, our curly hair and our ability to talk in our sleep.

As for adoption — I’ve pondered the idea here and there since my little one was born. And just slightly more now that I know having additional kids are out of the question. I think there’s a special bond between an adoptive parent and the adoptee. I’m not sure how to word it without it sounding bad — but the kid was chosen, you know?

Anyhow… as I said you handled yourself very well. And your points were much more valid than the other one’s. Don’t let these trolls get to you ☺