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Hello - this is my first time ever venturing over to this section of bnb. In fact - I haven't even read through the other threads yet, but will do so after I post this! So please forgive me if I am repeating "common" or standard questions....
DH and I have a very spirited 3 year old little girl. DH has been begging for her to have a sibling as long as I can remember but I do not feel inclined to add another child in a biological way - although as far as we know, I am technically "able". (For what it's worth, I've had many miscarriages - including one that was later term and still devastating!) But most issues were determined to just stem from very low progesterone. Not sure why - I just am happy with her being biologically "ours", and feel as if another kiddo in the mix would simply add to the joy! There are ALOT of kids that sadly aren't quite at home where they live now - but maybe they could be with us??
Something in my heart keeps "whispering" haha: don't judge! Lol I know that makes me sound like a nutcase!!) that adoption is the avenue to pursue. For whatever reason; I've always felt totally complete with our family just being me, DH and DD. Another biological child is not something I particularly desire as other women might....yet I just KNOW I could open my world to a foster or adopted child. It's an option I so SO want to learn more about....but am not sure where the heck to start, how to find out if we can even "do" this, or SHOULD?!
(Little background: I worked for a foster care agency part time for two years after college, so although I know very VERY little, I am aware of some of the aspects involving adoption and fostering)....
So I guess I'm just asking:
-how did you know that fostering and adoption was right for you and your family?
-how the heck do you get started? (the "good" websites seem few
And far between)
-did you hire an attorney immediately upon your decision to adopt?
Basically - just any suggestions, questions, anythiiiiiiing tossed this direction would be so helpful
DH and I have a very spirited 3 year old little girl. DH has been begging for her to have a sibling as long as I can remember but I do not feel inclined to add another child in a biological way - although as far as we know, I am technically "able". (For what it's worth, I've had many miscarriages - including one that was later term and still devastating!) But most issues were determined to just stem from very low progesterone. Not sure why - I just am happy with her being biologically "ours", and feel as if another kiddo in the mix would simply add to the joy! There are ALOT of kids that sadly aren't quite at home where they live now - but maybe they could be with us??
Something in my heart keeps "whispering" haha: don't judge! Lol I know that makes me sound like a nutcase!!) that adoption is the avenue to pursue. For whatever reason; I've always felt totally complete with our family just being me, DH and DD. Another biological child is not something I particularly desire as other women might....yet I just KNOW I could open my world to a foster or adopted child. It's an option I so SO want to learn more about....but am not sure where the heck to start, how to find out if we can even "do" this, or SHOULD?!
(Little background: I worked for a foster care agency part time for two years after college, so although I know very VERY little, I am aware of some of the aspects involving adoption and fostering)....
So I guess I'm just asking:
-how did you know that fostering and adoption was right for you and your family?
-how the heck do you get started? (the "good" websites seem few
And far between)
-did you hire an attorney immediately upon your decision to adopt?
Basically - just any suggestions, questions, anythiiiiiiing tossed this direction would be so helpful