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I didn't see this - there are too many 'older child' forums...I can't keep up with all of them. I am glad your kids took it well. We involved our son (age 8 at the beginning) from day one and I'm glad we did...it has set his life on it's ear. Our two adopted kiddos have AD and it changes the life dynamic so much - our now almost 13 year old has dealt with very adult situations in these last few years. I think the thing we didn't talk about enough to prepare him was the 'what ifs' (which for us are now a reality). It may not be like getting a new sister by birth - there could be issues and we simply were not going into it wanting to admit that...it sounds like you and your husband are very open to that fact - I suggest you tell your children a bit about what you've learned that can happen. They need to know what's worth 'telling you about' and what's not. In the beginning, everything will be worth telling you about. I hope your experience is a great one and that your sons end up with a wonderful, loving relationship with their new sister! Just have a plan for if that comes with major bumps in the road. If I don't find you again - please feel free to PM any time!
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