Are we crazy?

Karen1024 · April 2013

DH and I have been enjoying our 5 month old daughter and going through all the usual new parent struggles and joys. We love being parents and feel lucky our DD has been so "easy" with no real colic etc etc. Now her birthmother has informed us she is pregnant again (just 1 month?) and wonders if we would adopt another child of hers. We would love for DD to have a full blood sibling and for our second adoption to be an easy match etc as she doesn't do drugs or drink or anything which can be hard to find in the adoption world. Are we crazy to think we can have a newborn and a 13 month old? It has to be easier than twins, right???? Totally excited freaked out right now.

lew0509 · April 2013

Our boys are 14 months apart, and yes it has been a little crazy so far, but doable. The easiest part about all of this for you guys is that you won't have to do a pregnancy with a toddler, which can be really challenging. I say if you guys are up for a l

bookworm982 · April 2013

My DD and DS are going to be 13.5months apart. I'm sure we'll have a few crazy months, but in the end everyone I've talked to with similar age gaps loves it. From an adoption standpoint (I have adopted siblings), keeping biological siblings together is a

ChristyML · April 2013

This is very close to what my mom and dad had; my brother and I were adopted, but we aren't blood related at all. I was 11 months old when my brother was born, and he was adopted when he was 8 months old (so I was 19 months old). Well, I guess it's not

jesselayne8 · April 2013

I would definitely go for it. How often does this opportunity come along? Plus I think it would be good for your DD to grow up with a biological sibling.

kcisthebombdotcom · April 2013

I definitely think you should go for it assuming you have the resources to adequately provide for a second child. You'll have some rough moments in the early months but it gets easier with age. It's definitely manageable overall. Good luck!

sweetpea2003 · April 2013

Since it sounds like more than one baby was your plan all along, I would definitely do it! What an awesome opportunity!!

kagl08 · April 2013

sweetpea2003:
Since it sounds like more than one baby was your plan all along, I would definitely do it! What an awesome

Karen1024 · April 2013

Thanks Everyone!

We are definitely going to do it! I'm so excited for Maya to have a little sister or brother. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and reassurance!

lp0 · April 2013

jesselayne8:
I would definitely go for it. How often does this opportunity come along? Plus I think it would be good for your

StayingSecret · April 2013

I would do it in a heartbeat. Ours will be 18 months apart and I would've been way okay with sooner. Sounds like you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I'd totally take advantage of!