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I have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and we are home study approved and waiting to be matched with our 2nd domestic adoption. I was not diagnosed when we adopted our DD 4 years ago. My doctor just had to verify that my disease would not affect my ability to give a child a "normal" life - which it does not b/c I'm a stay-at-home mom to my 4 year old and I do it ALL by myself (until DH gets home from work at least). Also, they (agencies/SW) want to know that life expectancy is not affected.
The only thing that will hold it back is perception. Will an expectant mom decline to choose us because I have MS? It's not written in red ink across my profile, and I look fine in pictures and am very active. But if she requests the home study, she will see it. And if she asks if there are any health issues, I'm not going to lie.
I told DD's bmom as soon as I found out. She didn't have any problem with it, but she has an uncle with MS, so she knows about it. Anyway, I think you may just need to be prepared to educate people (social worker or potential birthmom) about your condition and be upfront with any limitations. But there are no guarantees in life and anyone could be diagnosed with anything down the road...
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