[ajcastle]

DH and I are just starting our adoption journey but those that we have told seem very uninterested at this point. It kind of hurts because you want them to be as excited as you are about bringing another child into your home. But unless they are the ones doing it they won't understand. We have held off telling any extended family for this very reason. I know of a few who will most DEFINITELY question our decision and tell us it isn't a good idea. Those people will be told after we have a referral at least. I told my mom up front that I didn't want to hear any contradictory statements and so far she has been pretty good about it. Sometimes she will make comments that sort of convey that she doesn't agree with our decision but nothing that is direct. DH and I live across the country from all our extended family so I am not all that concerned with how they will react.