Will you consider adoption?

@toplen (335)
Philippines
April 25, 2007 11:13pm CST
My husband and I have been married for 8 years but we don't have any kids yet. I have a reproductive problem but my husband is very understanding and patient about it. One guy approached us one Sunday in Church, he was encouraging us to adopt a baby. We kinda liked the idea but I'm not sure we're ready at this time coz I've gone back to school and my husband is due to work overseas soon. Would you consider adopting a child if you've been childless for 8 years?
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@rodeotexas (1153)
• United States
26 Apr 07
I would and will consider it. My older brother was adopted and I love him so much. There are so many children all over the worldthat need to be adopted so I think I would want to give one of them a home. It is expensive and can be a lengthly experience but the costs are a little less when adopting from your own country.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
i agree, it 'll feel great if u give a homeless child the best that he/she deserves :) you inspired me :) thanks
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@gasmas100 (585)
• India
11 May 07
if my wife would not be able to conceive and that we both desperately wanted a kid, then why not...sure i would. u should do too, all the best.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
12 May 07
thanks...
• India
16 May 07
my pleasure mate..all the best, god bless
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
13 May 07
Adoption is a very good idea when you feel ready for this. As a teacher I have taught many adopted children. They are lucky to have been adopted into kind families that really want them. I know a lady that tried for 8 years to have a baby. She was told her husband had a few problems and whilst it would be possible for her to become pregnant it would be unlikely. She gave up trying. Then she got pregnant and with twin boys. This happened over 30 years ago. I have taught triplet boys. Their mum got them through IVF treatment. She had been trying to get pregnant for ten years. I wish you luck if you decide to adopt. It would be so lovely for you to have a baby or older child to love and care for.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
15 May 07
Thank you so much. You're story is very inspiring. We are praying and hoping that it'll come. In God's time i know it will :) thanks and have a nice day :)
@rb200406 (1824)
• India
17 May 07
I think you should go for the adoption.I would have done tha same.Actually i want to adopt a child irrespective of the fact that i can become mother naturally.I always wanted to do this as i feel these orphan children need our protection & love more than any other thing.They are so nice really just go for it.All the best
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
17 May 07
thank you so much for the great advice :) will consider it as soon as we are physically and financially ready :)
@munhozmib (3837)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
11 May 07
I don't think I'd like to adopt a child. I think I'd like to say that I made that child, not that I adopted it. But, if there is no way around, I'd sure do it! I see nothing wrong with this idea, though. If you have a reproductive problem, I think you should adopt one. It might bring you a lot of happiness later.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
12 May 07
yeah, we think so too but later i guess. :) thanks
• Australia
21 May 07
I thought i would post a reply from the other end of the stick. 21 years ago my mum and dad (after 10 years of trying and 4 lots of IVF) found out that they couldnt conceive. 21 years ago a young girl had a baby that she knew she couldnt look after and didnt want the baby growing up with nothing. So mum and dad applied for adoption and ended up with beautiful little me. The minute dad saw me he was crying. Sweet! I have never had a problem with it, mum and dad were honest with me from the moment i could understand where i came from. With a stroke of luck they were given the opportunity to adopt another child, a little boy which was to be my annoying little brother. The only issue i ever had, the one that meant i couldnt sleep and ended up with depression was that my little brother always knew his mum. From before he can remember she has been a part of his life, this made me jealous. My birth mother didnt want to interfere in my life until i was 18 and able to make my own decisions. Its taken me 3 years to track her down and i found out i have 2 half brothers. Adopting is the most beautiful gift you can give a child. A chance at a life they may never have been able to experience. The road to adoption is long and hard and i feel if every parent had to go throught it, the rate of unwanted pregnancies would drop 100%. I would deffinately consider adoption. As long as you are open with your child and willing to support them if they do decide to search for their 'Other Family.' Just remember that the blood parents are never going to be parents to your child. They will be special friends and they may be a part of their life but you would be the one that was there for them, loved them. Thats all that matters
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
29 May 07
This is a very enlightening response. Thanks for your advice. I wish you luck in finding your bological mom. Your adoptive parents are sure lucky and proud to have you, you're such a smart woman. I'd like to congratulate them for raising such a wonderful child :) God bless
@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
22 Jun 07
I would love to adopt a child, more so if i couldn't have my own, i think te only thing that would hold me back is that here in Australia the number of children up for adoption is super low, there are couples on a waiting list, just waiting for there to be a child available. I wouldn't mind adopting from another country but the costs are HUGE & that's not including the necessary trips overseas & stuff like that. If i had the money i would definitely adopt a baby but the costs involved are ridiculous - i think there needs to be something the governments can do to make the costs a lot lower, you're helping a child - that shouldn't cost the earth.
@KissThis (3003)
• United States
27 Apr 07
I think that adoption is a wonderful experience. It is a way for a childless couple to have children but it is also a way for a child to see that they are loved and wanted. I am an adopted mother of two precious boys. I have never regreted the chose I made when I decided to adopt them.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
oh wow, i commend you for that. i'm sure you have a great heart. i wish i could do the same thing, would love to help children :)
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• Philippines
26 Apr 07
I would consider adoption, especially if the partner has problems with reproductive system. I think adoption is an advantage for parents who want to have children, I think this will strengthen their marriage and would give joy to the couple. As for the adopted child, he will be given a chance to a secured future and a family to call his own. thanks, have a nice day!
@toplen (335)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
you're right. thanks for your response :)
• Philippines
26 Apr 07
I think i will consider it, just the though that the guy approach you, maybe because it was destined to have her or him as your baby. Just dont let this opportunity pass by, maybe it will help for the both of you to make you marriage last longer.
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@toplen (335)
• Philippines
27 Apr 07
you're right, we we're actually interested at that time and since we were in church i thought maybe this was God's work but after much careful thought, we've decided not to jump into it YET..because as i've said we want to be ready emotionally and financially for the baby. After all, we'd like to help and give her the best love and care we could and treat him/her like our own. I know it'll come in time :) so watch out for it. You'll be the first here to know :) thanks for the advice :)