Dear Kevin32,
I am a 26 year old who is adopted and has a biological mother with schizophrenia. My biological mother had 7 children, 6 of whom I have met. Out of the 7 of us only 1 has schizophrenia. I have researched and read books on schizophrenia until I have been blue in the face. All of that is irrelavent.
If you feel a bond with the child and think that you can give it the life that it deserves then I would take my chances. Especially if I knew that I had the opportunity to give him or her a better life.
Quite frankly I am gratefull my parents did not base there decision on whether or not I would have the same illness as my mother.
Best Wishes and I am sure you will make the best decision for you and your family
