Adoption

firefightersgal

DH and I just had a long talk and have decided to pursue adoption.  We talked about this briefly before TTC and have revisited the idea in the past couple of years.  We are serious about it, now.  Unfortunately, we cannot afford to adopt through an agency, so we will be attempting a private adoption initially.  One of DH's coworker's is going this route right now and found a birth mother within just a couple of months of working with their lawyer.  Another firefighter adopted privately after trying through an agency for a long time.  Their doctor called them out of the blue one afternoon and said there was a baby at the hospital for them if they wanted him.

We have decided to start at least consulting with a lawyer ASAP, since we have already been TTC for two years and it is hard to say how long it will be before we bring home a baby.  I feel a little bit more hopeful, but at the same time, terrified.  I know that it can be a long and harrowing journey. 

femmegem

Good luck! (((hugs)))

EdithBouvierBeale

my niece is adopted (through catholic charities adoption)

my SIL thought it was a wonderful experience, she couldn't conceive (then had one miscarriage) then decided that fertility treatments were not something she wanted to deal with, so on they went with adoption- my niece is cute and sweet and happy...it's open, so she has her bio mom in her life, which I think can be odd at times, but can you ever get too much love?

I hope this is a fast and smooth journey for you guys- what a lucky kid it will be to get you for parents and Nora for a big sister!!

in the meantime...Im still hoping that something happens, and you DO conceive

jettagurl

I typed a lot but the nest ate it! 

Anyhow, I just wanted to wish you luck with the process....Adoption is an amazing journey.  My cousin has adopted 3 children, and they are awesome kids. 

 

BubblyToes

One of the other pharmacists I work with has adopted two, beautiful children. 

She battled IF for a long time.   When that didn't work out, they went the adoption route.  Her little girl is 4, and so freaking sweet.  Her baby boy just turned one.  I get teary just thinking about it honestly, it's amazing what she's done.  These two babies are going to have such a charmed life because of her and her husband.

It's definitely an option on our table too.

Good luck girl.

 

shiloh17

Both of my nieces are adopted. It worked out well for my sil. They used an agency, I think American adoptions. Since you arent going through an agency, I know that 2 of the cardiologists I work with both adopted through catholic charities. They each got newborns within a year. Maybe check out that route as well. Best of luck!

LinzDavid

Good luck!!!!!  and (((hugs)))

Cbidt's girl

My sister adopted after her long battle with IVF. She was awarded some type of $ support when it cost more than expected. There are things out there to help good parents build families. Take your time, do your research and you'll add s sibling to your family. The two girls (twins) my sister adopted are exactly who we were meant to have added to our family.

amanda&rob

Good luck!!!

Jermysgirl

We adopted our daughter 2.5 years ago, and we're going back for Kid2...if you have any questions, feel free to PM me!

Rebekah1021

Good luck with that and the process. I hope you get your baby somehow.

I am open to adoption, but DH is not. Probably not going to be an option for us.

I have so me really good friends who adopted their kids. Please keep us posted.

Zenya

What a wonderful update! 

DandelionMom

How exciting!  We've been looking into adoption (for way down the road) and have found the bump's adoption board to be quite helpful.  Best wishes!!!!

AggieCouple

That is so wonderful!  For both you and the child(ren)!  Best of luck!