[seeking2adopt]

I am a mom who has adopted successfully twice in the U.S., and lost two children through failed adoptions in the U.S. Our choice to pursue domestic adoption was based on finances and time. We have seen the blessing of domestic (infant) adoption as well as the worst pain, when a bmom changed her mind after we had our son for a week.

My sister adopted domestically as well, older children through the foster care system. They have special needs due to the situations they endured, and I am so proud of my sister and bro-in-law for their courage and strength as they love and care for their boys. It takes someone very special to face those challenges head-on, and it isn't for everyone.

I have also spoken to moms who adopted internationally, who told me their choice was based on not wanting to face the pain we did, of a failed adoption, or simply seeing the tremendous need in other countries where children live in horrific conditions.

Those are just some thoughts on the issue.