[SingleMama2B]

With only adopting one darling daughter, I can tell you, that I wish I would have done the paperwork for 2 (or a sibling group of 2). I would love for DD to have a sister or brother, but now being home for 3+ years, I cannot see going back and starting over again (i.e. costs, time from work, time from DD or taking her out of school or camp for 2 trips, oh, and did I already mention COSTS!). I did not have any attachment issues, but there are other issues.... being a single mom, I truly beleive that God knew what was best for the 2 of us. Luckily, DD is very close to her cousins, my god children, etc. My 2 best friends and their spouses, she calls "Aunt & Uncle", etc.

I have mentioned, on occassion to DD (now 11+ years old) if she would want a brother or sister, and she still emthatically says "NO". for over 5 1/2 years in the system, she was one of 100, and she does revel in our relationship. She does not have to share me, her cat, her dog, her room, her toys and her clothes! She spells this out to me whenever I ask.

Again, if you are truly feeling this, I would suggest, as others already posted to you, follow you gut, BUT do your research on IA adoptions, and the possible issues that IA Children may have!

Blessings..................