Who has adopted children here?

I am a single mom, with my 7-yr old daughter.
My daughter has been so eager to have a baby brother, and I can tell she isn't that so much happy being a solo child. She even now pushing me to go on dating and have a boyfriend and give a baby brother,I really like to have a baby boy as well.

Being a single parent, plus an entrepreneur, relationships and pregnancy.
I don't see it's the solution.Well, I am considering adopting a son.What are the things I need to consider?

I might be wrong here but I don't think a person should adopt a child just to appease their kid.

Get your daughter a pet instead.

Thanks Ms./Mr Greeneyes!

Appease a kid. Hmm? I will try for new pet again!

Ms. Greeneyes?.. Lol

I guess its true.. people don't read profiles.

best of luck to you in your search :)

I figured I would stop by and see what this was all about since I misread the title twice as child abortion. But I think you should do what makes you happy in this situation your child doesn't know the responsibility of having another child but if it would make you happy that she's happy then go for it. Just don't ignore your own feelings just to make her happy.

Sure it depends on your location and the situation of the child being adopted; but adoption is rarely what people expect.

It can be extremely difficult and very VERY expensive by the time you pay for all the legal fees, home study evaluation, medical evaluations of all parties involved. And you may or may not get accurate information about the child you are adopting. Infortuately many serious health issues can be hidden or don't show up until you are overwhemed with catestropheic

thought i could sign up for adoption here

I've adopted two boys from Korea. In Australia it's a long drawnout expensive exercise and they are very fussy about who can adopt. I know in asia it is very easy and quick. But it's not a rushed decision and just like having our own biological kids it is a lifetime commitment.

I'm looking for woman to adopt me

Geez. Hard to believe a deactivation

People who adopt should be commended....sure beats that OTHER "A" word....

I have, BUT, he was my 2nd wife's son, he was 3 when we met. We married. His erhmm.. sperm donor didn't want to pay CS and was more than happy to sign away his parental rights to not have to. So I adopted him. I already had two boys from my first marriage and was paying CS. Then my 2nd wife and I wanted a girl. We got another boy. I know this does not help you, but you need to really consider what YOU want, not your daughter. Ask yourself, do you have time to raise him? what if you can't get a baby, do you want one that's say, a couple years old or not? Do you have big enough living quarters, money, etc? Think of all of you as a whole in the long run. I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you in the end. My two cents for what it's worth.

And doh, I didn't realize this thread was several months old..lol

My long time buddy adopted. Two twins from Russia because he and his wife loves children and they are about the most Christian people I know in life.

To make a long story short as I myself watched every birth video and seen these kids grow.

They are fantastic children that every parent would dream of.

Adopting within the US is difficult from what he told me and he to go outside of the US,,,,,even then it cost tens of thousands of dollars but they are very happy.

If you have the money, adopt. I never had children to be open and honest in this forum, but I dated a divorced women with 4. I loved those kids as they where my own and gave them everything and loved them with all I could. Great kids and I really like that Dad thing.

Its so much fun even though its a pain at times. I really want at least one child before I get to old. I love it all. Smelly crap to splash baths that make a mess to cleaning up toys or getting poked at 2-3am because there is a monster in the room or whatever.

I really love kids. They dont bother me at all. There is not a kid on the planet that make me upset for being a kid.

Kids are fun and cool. You just have to know how to raise them, and anyone says that because I dont have biologics and will never get it,,,is 100% wrong. I did it all. Easy stuff.

Found some info and resources for you.



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Karen's Adoption Links - Comprehensive list of websites and articles related to adoption and orphanages.

Romanian Orphan Ministries - Evangelizing, disciplining, and challenging to a better life in Christ the forgotten orphan children in Romania.

International Adoption - Find information about adopting from Bulgaria, as well as a list of required documents.

International Adoption - Reaching Out thru International Adoption, Inc. is a fully licensed non-profit 501(c) child placement and humanitarian aid organization.

Adoptive Families Together - Adoptive Families Together, a parent-run post adoption support organization.

Internet Adoption Resources - Help for adoptive parents and birth parents in the processes of adopting a child.

Beacon House Adoption - Beacon House is a not-for-profit, private child placing agency located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

KAAN - One hundred thousand Korean children have been adopted into the United States.

WelcomeGarden.com - The Internet's Foremost location for Adoption Photo Listing, International Children, Waiting children.

Wasatch International Adoption Agency - Fully accredited international adoption agency with thriving adoption programs.

Children's Charity - Children's Charity providing adoption fundraisers, grants, and free adoption resources to adopting parents in order to provide homes.

Adoption-net.co.uk - News and information about adoption and fostering in the UK.

Adoption Guide - Learn how to start the adoption process.

Adoption Approach - We are a law firm that limits our practice to adoption and reproductive law.

A Mother's Love - A MOTHER'S LOVE is a fundraising business for adoption and infertility.

UK Adoption Tracing Service - UK Adoption Tracing Service established for adoptees and birth relatives to sensitively search.

Asia Europe Adoption services - Asia Europe Adoption services.

American Adoptions - Thinking adoption? Explore adoption now make your decision later.

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I agree with not adopting to appease your kid, its a family not a toy.

Your profile says you are a 30 year old woman from Makati, Metro Manila, a city in the Philippines. You would need to look at those laws and requirements specifically. Then you could look at general FAQs on adoption.

For Jades

Do we have a love connection? Mui, I've just came out of the same situation with a girl I've know since 83. Lived together for six years. She has twin 13 year old boy. I helped raise them since they were 5 and still watch them before school for to help save her money. Have four boys of my own but they're grown.. I've loved every moment of it, even though there were plenty time's I could have pulled my hair out. Lol I applaud you sir!