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Reaction to adoption
I totally understand.. I feel kind of isolated about adopting. We can't afford the intermational fees. We decided to try fost/adopt. We have one child of our own. We want to adopt a little girl.
Our parents appear to be ok with the idea. But people that I thought would be excited kind of just don't want to discuss it. I am taking college courses and teach school. It's a full load. But I have decided to take a break from college in September.
It amazing what kind of responses you will get. I had someone say "if you work who is going to watch a younger child for you. Don't you want to be home?" Sure I'd love to be home.The problem is MONEY!!My husband works retail. Hellllooooo!!I almost feel like people think I'm being selfish for wanting to adopt because I work. I've worked with Foster single mom's who worked and they did a super job raising the kids. And you "can do with out" and stay home. Do without what "healthcare" or "food" or a "car" which should I choose?? Sorry, just venting.
We are not getting younger, it's now or never. Somehow it will work out. We don't have lots of extra money. We do have experience working with special kids. It's been a long summer. When you teach it's hard to find time to keep connected with friendships. Going to join a womens gym. I hope to connect with other moms there.
Wish me Luck!!!
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