[jcsunshine]

We were thrilled with a private adoption situation of an amazing 2 year old little boy. He spent a week with us and just felt like our son. We were all set to go, paper work drawn up and waiting for the ICPC. Well as we are discussing immunizations I am told, "He is up to date on everything but I have to get a Hepatitis C test." I was shocked and said, "Why would he need a Hep C test?" the reply, "I thought I told you both his parents have Hep C. It isn't a big deal... people have Hep C and don't even know it." I was floored to say the least. It is a very big deal.

I did my research and was relieved to find out that his chances were pretty low about a 3-5%. I asked the attorney to slow down the process a bit until the test came back. Well... I got the call that he is positive. I am a mess.

Would you go ahead with it? I feel so bad for the little guy. He is beautiful and other than that a healthy kid. However, we just don't feel like we can do it. I would rather ache now than possibly lose him or watch him suffer later. I feel so bad because he needs a home and love but I just found out I am pregnant and I can't put this baby at risk. I know there are people out there who wouldn't care about the Hep C but am I a bad person because I can't do it?