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Aspen,
Thanks for giving me your background. How did you deal with your post adoption depression? Is this common? I imagine after dreaming for several years and having a beautiful picture in your mind it is a little of a let down when it is reality, just as it is when you dream for 9 months about a baby only to discover most of it is poopie diapers and sleepless nights (at least for the first few weeks). Is this part of post adoption depression? I found myself having a little bit of that during foster care. More of "this isn't how I thought it would be" then feeling let down. I had built up this dream and when it wasn't reality I have to admit that was tough.
I've fostered 3 year olds, mine were very attched to their parents at that age or had attachment issues because of neglect and were short term so my experience is very limited. Was this part of why you experienced the depression? Did you have attachment issues? If so how did you deal with them?
I know these questions are personal...so tell me to stop if I need to. I'm curiouse because we may be open to older children or sibling groups. We are still thinking about it.
L
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