So, DH and I started the process of adoption

Dimplz

Like a few others here, DH and I have been struggling with TTC #2. After close to 2.5 years, I think we have realized that I'm not getting pregnant again. We decided we are going to pursue adoption.

We went to a general informational meeting at an agency this weekend and have signed up to have a personal meeting with one of their case workers (that meeting will be scheduled this week). After that, we will fill out the official application and will be assigned a case worker and then it all really begins. We are planning on adopting through the foster care system so the child will come from our state or a neighboring one.

We are excited and nervous at the same time! I am reluctant to post on the adoption boards here because it seems that many who are there have been struggling with infertility with #1 and I don't know the rules with having a child already (I'm thinking back to the IF board drama of kids in sig pics).

Anyways, please wish us luck and I will keep you posted (whether you like it or not! ).

joseysbride

Congratulations and best of luck to you! 

littlemermaid

Good luck!!!  My niece and nephew are both adopted and I can't imagine our family without them. 

goodheartedmommy

Congrats! Adoption is something that's been close to our hearts since before we had kids. We still hope to adopt when they're older. Good luck with your journey!

femmegem

That's great news! Congratulations and good luck!

Rebekah1021

Good luck and please do keep us posted. 

firefightersgal

Congrats on the big decision.  We also just made the decision to adopt.  I have emails back from an adoption lawyer (private adoption) and a social worker (fostering-to-adopt).  They are sending me info ASAP.

I am also excited and nervous!

ETA: I'm also a bit anxious about posting on the adoption board, but mostly because I'm afraid of coming off like a dumbass.  LOL.  I've replied to posts a few times, but the board is pretty slow.

EmjayTheHunted

Dimplz:

I am reluctant to post on the adoption boards here because it seems that many who are there have been struggling with infertility with #1 and I don't know the rules with having a child already (I'm thinking back to the IF board drama of kids in sig pics).

ANYONE, on any board, that would begrudge you the right to have any pics in your sig, or even complain a little is way too sensitive.  I had problems conceiving this one, but I never minded anyone's pics. 

Really, are these people sitting at home refusing to watch TV, or go to stores, or leave their house in general so they don't see a child?? 

 

DaiLyght

EmjayTheHunted:

Dimplz:

I am reluctant to post on the adoption boards here because it seems that many who are there have been struggling with infertility with #1 and I don't know the rules with having a child already (I'm thinking back to the IF board drama of kids in sig pics).

ANYONE, on any board, that would begrudge you the right to have any pics in your sig, or even complain a little is way too sensitive.  I had problems conceiving this one, but I never minded anyone's pics. 

Really, are these people sitting at home refusing to watch TV, or go to stores, or leave their house in general so they don't see a child?? 

So are you back to stay now, or what?

And congrats Dimplz, I'm very happy for you! Please feel free to post here about it as much as you like!

EmjayTheHunted

DaiLyght:

So are you back to stay now, or what?

I doubt it.  Nothing to keep me here.  I was looking for a post by Gibs so I could PM her. I was clicking through a few posts to find a comment from her, and stumbled on this one.  For some reason when I type in Gibs it says member not found... and it's kind of hard to misspell GIbs. 

Also, wondered if anyone told me what the heck happened that my name had to be brought up the other day but apparently no one wants to tell me.  

 

 

Cbidt's girl

Congrats on the decision and good luck with your adoption journey. FWIW I have found the girls on the adoption board to be tolerant and supportive. As an aunt to two adopted neices I had a few newbie questions and they were always welcoming and helpful.

lsufan

How exciting!  I've only lurked on the adoption board (for future reference), and they all seem really welcoming and helpful.  I don't think there are any "rules" there about kids in sig pics.

AggieCouple

That is really wonderful, for both you and your prospective child(ren).  Best of luck for a painless adoption process!

DandelionMom

Wonderful news!  Best wishes!

The adoption board seems very friendly, I've only lurked but have gotten the impression that they're very welcoming. 

lazysusan

I've been lurking on the adoption board too.  There are women from all stages of the process and people introducing themselves all the time.  They are very friendly.  There are a lot of kiddos in the sig pics.