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My husbands side was not and is not on board. They dont mention our adoption around me and its as if it will just go away because of their silence.
My family is more on board than anyone else. My parents have known for 14 yrs that adoption was something i felt a need to complete so they werent shocked when i announced it. I have to say, it took me 2 years just to get my HUSBAND on board. He shows up when he is needed and signs where he needs to sign. I know this will all change once the baby is in our arms. He is like this on EVERY major event in our lives, including buying our house and even getting married!
We have gotten a positive response from most of our friends Others we get the "better you than me" answer. We are in our early 40's and none of our friends have babies or even young children.
I have to say, it can be very disheartening to think people can judge your family and how you chose to build it. BUT, I have learned to grow thicker skin, accept that i cannot change other people, and press on with our plans. I have also learned to shut my mouth, for the sake of my new daughter. There are a lot of people who I usually would have flipped off but I am restraining myself!
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