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Are we too old?

KatieKateKatieKate member
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I am 41, and my husband is 51.  Are we too old to adopt?  I have a medical issue that can not allow me to carry the baby.  However, I live an active and normal life.  Please give me your thoughts.  TIA
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Re: Are we too old?

  • Knottie1442268460Knottie1442268460 member
    No! An older stable couple can be a blessing. Especially in foster adoption ;)
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  • kaitielynnrichardsonkaitielynnrichardson member
    @KatieKate absolutely not!! my mom has friends who adopted later in life - in their mid 40's for her, early 50's for him.  They adopted an older child, I think he was 12 or 13 at the time.. what a blessing for that boy - he has an amazing life and is so thankful they decided to adopt him :)  good luck!!!
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  • SnowySnowSnowySnow member
    My friends just finalized a foster to adopt.  In those situations the state picks you out, rather than the birth parent and the welfare agents care if you are fit enough to pass a home inspection and be a good parent.  Age is not a determining factor as such.
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  • StephyM89StephyM89 member
    Absolutely not! <3 I work within a child welfare agency and it is families like you that help to give a child a wonderful home. Age does not impact that one bit! Good luck!
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    edited July 2016
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