[Resi]

Is adoption something you would consider or want to do?

[ShannonMVT]

I would definitely be interested in having #3 by adoption. But I don't think it is something that will ever happen because my Dh wouldn't consider it. Plus he wants to be done at 2 anyway.

I am fascinated by it though, I love reading adoption stories!

[SandKmommy]

Not really. I think its awesome that people have big enough hearts and minds to do it but I don't see us doing it.
My Nana was adopted in the '30's and in a way it sucks, we know no history on her side of the family and that kind of leaves a "hole" in our lives (and she had alot of issues from it, but back then all adoptions were closed). We are trying to get the records open but they'll only release medical based records and my mom got mad at that so she hasnt' had it done.

[**Jenn**]

Before ever having kids I thought if I couldn't have my own I would love to adopt. I used to nanny for 4 little girls that were all adopted--3 from China and 1 from Cambodia. I could see myself doing that.

Its not an option for us now though. Besides, pretty sure we're done with our 3.

[MamaCait]

I would love to adopt and if we ever have a 3rd, that's how I'd go about it.

I'm adopted so it's kind of a topic near to my heart.

[LadyGamer]

If we had fertility problems, I would have absolutely no issue with adopting.

[Frozendesire]

If we couldn't have children of our own we would adopt, for sure. James is adopted (as is his sister) and we have a wonderful, crazy story of him meeting all his biological family...

For us, since we can have children, it's not an option. We hope to have four but if for some reason that doesn't happen, we will be done with our three boys.

[Spero]

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[*krista*]

Kat... That is quite a backstory! I cant imagine. I hope if you test it comes back negative.

I don't think we would adopt for two reasons. For one it just wasn't ever something I thought of or considered doing. The other is the cost associated with it. Isn't it quite expensive? I don't have anything against it at all, and if we couldn't have children we would definitely adopt.

[**Jenn**]

I think it depends on where you adopt. I think if you adopt out of the foster care system its much cheaper. Not sure about that though and you'd have to be a foster parent first I'm sure.

I would not adopt domestically if I were to do it, it would be internationally and that can be expensive.

[Resi]

Adoption isn't something that we would ever be interested in. I think it's a wonderful way to have a family but it isn't for us.

Kat, I hope your tests come back in your favor.

[**jessie**]

No, I don't think so. Maybe we would have considered if we could not have children of our own and we exhausted all possible other options. But if we were only able to have Jaxon, then I would have been happy to be a mommy to one.

[♥Ashley♥]

5 years ago I would have told you never in a million years, now I just want a child plain and simple and its getting to the point where I dont care if it comes from my body or not (although I want that SO badly).

[Adriana's Mommy]

I personally can't see myself adopting.. I already have my hands full now.. But I praise those who do.. You are wonderful.. My grandparents adopted all of their children.. If it was not for them I would not be here today..

Originally Posted by SandKmommy

My Nana was adopted in the '30's and in a way it sucks, we know no history on her side of the family and that kind of leaves a "hole" in our lives (and she had alot of issues from it, but back then all adoptions were closed). We are trying to get the records open but they'll only release medical based records and my mom got mad at that so she hasnt' had it done.

I can relate. I would love to know my family on my dad's side.. My dad was adopted by my grandparents in Austira.. But his birth parents are from Germany.. We found the birth notes and had it translated.. We have some information but hopefully in the future we'll find out more info.

[alicenwonderland]

I think that adoption is beautiful, but i don't think we would ever adopt.

[niknok]

Hi ladies! I still lurk, but never have time to post. But I had to respond to this one! We are in the middle of an international adoption right now. We are adopting our beautiful two year old daughter from the special need's list in China. She is the same age as our oldest bio son. I have always wanted to adopt, it was just a matter of timing and feeling ready. Her name will be Tessa, and she has some minor medical issues. International adoption is often cheaper than private domestic adoption. The "cheapest" way to adopt is indeed through the foster care system. However, the foster care system exists, and is designed, to reunite children with their biological family. Adoption to a non related person is considered a last resort in that system. I will be happy to answer any question anyone has.

We have a blog specifically for our adoption:

Our Journey to Tessa

[*Mrs.J.2011*]

This is something Chris and I has discussed in length since the beginning of our relationship (I was honest with him from day 1 about the possibility of infertility issues due to PCOS) we are both very open to the idea of adoption. He has some reservations about adopting an older child, but we would cross that bridge if/when we get there.

[JediRach]

We want to adopt in the future.

[~Caroline~]

I love the idea of adoption though I don't think we'll do it. I'd want to do an international adoption and I know many countries would refuse our file because we're too old and unmarried

[CandaceDianne]

If we couldn't conceive another baby and desperately wanted another one, yes I would adopt.