My daughter is 17 months old right now. I'm not ready to adopt just yet (I'm not even sure it's right for me), but from what I understand, adoption can be a long process, so I thought I'd better start asking questions....
Some background:
Zoe was born 11 weeks premature. The docs say I could have another baby, but miscarriage is not out of the question, and I would have to be on meds during the entire pregnancy. They say the meds are not risky, but I'm still skeptical. Plus, I'm terrified of being pregnant again. The first time was horrible.
I've always thought I wanted two children. I also want a sibling for Zoe. But I'm worried about adopting because I'm not sure if I could love the second child as much as I love Zoe. I have doubts about beign able to love a second one as much even if it's my biological child!
Plus, all I've heard about adoption is how difficult it is to get a baby under six months of age, how you always have to worry about the biological mother changing her mind, and that the only way to get an infant is to go through international adoption. Also, open adoption sounds like it's not for me.
I guess I have a lot of questions about the process. Any insight would be appreciated.