We are open to it if a situation where a baby born to an HIV+ mother would come open, although it's rare domestically. I'll PM you a blog of a mom with HIV+ kids. I've learned everything I know from her!
Also, if anyone here has HIV+ kiddos, they may not wish to say so here on the boards. There's still a HUGE stigma about HIV. Legally, you don't have to reveal status to anyone - daycare, school, etc. People have asked me if Josh is HIV+ since he was born in Africa - I do not reveal medical info to nosy people!
This is from the blog I mentioned:
What you should know about HIV
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- HIV can NOT be spread through casual/household contact. HIV is not spread through hugging, kissing, shaking hands, sharing toys, sneezing, coughing, sharing food, sharing drinks, bathing, swimming or any other casual way. It has been proven that HIV and AIDS can only be spread through sexual contact, birth, breastfeeding and blood to blood contact (such as sharing needles).
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- HIV is now considered a chronic but manageable disease. With treatment, people who are HIV+ can live indefinitely without developing AIDS and can live long and full lives.
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- People who are HIV+ deserve to be treated with love, respect, support and acceptance as all people do. If anyone wants more info on transmission, there is great info on the Center for Disease Control website at HIV and Its Transmission | Factsheets | CDC HIV/AIDS