|
When we were in the homestudy process, I talked with my cousin's wife, who called to thank me for sending my Clear Plan Monitor to her. They were experiencing infertility issues. She commented about how "brave" dh and I were to adopt because don't you know that all adopted children have FAS or mental problems!! She also said that she couldn't cope with co-parenting with the birthparents. I tried to educate her, but she remained skeptical. They did overcome their issues and their son is 3 weeks older than our ds. We see them a few times a year and she has made no additional comments.
We also know a couple that has chosen to remain childless. The wife is an adoptee and they did pursue adoption, but it was in the late 70's and they waited several years. By the time they were chosen, they felt as tho they had established a childfree life and decided to keep it.
|