We may have to say no.

For reasons that are best not gone into on such a public forum, the adoptive couple may have to pay the medical costs of the birthmother. I assure you that there is absolutely no reason for this to be the case. Nevertheless, it is.

However, we are still planning a meeting with her and will attempt that in two weeks. Perhaps we will have happier news, then. Costs can range from 6k to 12k. We simply don't have that. So, we will likely have to say no, if things stay the same.

It is truly baffling.