Very interesting discussion!
My husband and I have one bio son. He was delivered three months early last year because I had severe preeclampsia/HELLP. We have decided not to risk my life, and that of the unborn child, with another risky pregnancy.
We are planning to start the process for adoption in June. We want to adopt a little girl (infant to 5 yrs) from a state agency.
We have not told anyone in our families yet what we are planning because we aren't ready to answer those questions. We are firm in our belief and ready to adopt, but we have decided to make this a personal decision... much like getting pregnant.
Thanks for all of your perspectives. It is good to know that others have struggled/wondered about these issues.
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