[JAK]

Hi -

My husband and I adopted when I was 38 and he was 40. We're now looking to adopt again - hopefully a little girl from Guatemala. I'm now 41 and it probably wouldn't happen until I'm 42.

If you don't mind, here's my questions:

Did you meet others who were your ages adopting newborns or were most adopting older kids? I'd be open to newborn to 2 (I would like her somewhat close in age to my son who turns 4 in February)

Would you adopt again?

What was your agency you went through and your experience.

Most folks I know who have adopted were under 35 years old when they adopted their first and were done adopting by the time they were my age at 40.

My husband and I enjoyed lots of travel when we were childfree for 12 years and did lots of trips we wouldn't be able to do now. But, its kind of wierd that my son is growing up with the (2nd cousins) my husbands side all had their first kids by the time they were 20 and now they are all grown and having children of their own. (so I'm a "great aunt" on his side of the family 4 times now). I look young but sometimes I feel OLD running after my son. I'm questioning is it best to adopt another child so Lucas has a baby sister or is it best to be content with one child and give him the best we can. (that issue is my family complete and does he need a sibling).

Thanks for your info.
(I'm glad I found this site)

JAK