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BOARD: Topics of Interest for Adoptive Families » Other Topics for Adoptive Parents
TOPIC: Adoption when you can/have bio children
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| Melisa | Posted: Jun 25, 2005 11:32:56 AM I've gotta say Nancy that I don't really agree with you. We have a biological son who just turned 3, however, we are unable to have any other biological children and that is why we are now going active with AA. I understand it is hard waiting, since we had to wait over 3 years while going through all the fertility treatments that finally worked to have our son. Each person has to decide which path is right for them in expanding their family. When the right birthmother finds the right family, it just clicks and no one really knows when or who that will be. I don't think that anyone is taking a baby away from anyone else, just that your match might not be on the timetable that you had established in your mind. It will happen, but like raising a child, you've just got to have patience. I know that's easier said than done, believe me, but it is also very true. | ||
| nancy | Posted: May 27, 2004 11:04:06 PM I appreciate the fact that you want do more and adopt children. But as a woman that can't have her own, and has gone through hell trying to, and trying to adopt, it's a hard enough process. You think their are a lot of kids out their that need parents. yes. But those are the kids that are older and nobody wants. Don't take babies away from the families that truly need them and want them. It's not fair. | ||
| M.J. | Posted: Mar 22, 2004 08:11:14 PM Jennifer: I don't think you are wrong. There are SO many children that need homes! Some birthmothers are looking for families with children already. Also, there are hard to place children/babies that many 1st time parents may not be interested in -- sibling groups, certain minorities, etc. My husband & I had the same concerns. We were fortunate to have successful infertility treatment and have 2 bio children. We felt we still had more love to give and more room in our family -- but no emotional energy left for more IVF. We are looking into American Adoptions agency assisted program and we have become licensed with Kansas to become foster/adoptive parents for sibliing groups, etc. Best of luck to you! | ||
| Jennifer | Posted: Mar 16, 2004 04:15:55 PM Hi. I've always felt strongly that I would adopt. We have a 2.5 year old boy and a 6 month old baby girl. Recently I read a post that criticized 'fertile' couples from adopting because it caused the wait to be extended for others who could not get pregnant. I have always been of the understanding that there a lot of children waiting, especially children of other races, sibling groups and those with development delays. Am I wrong? Thanks, Jennifer | ||
