[azhellos]

I am a single 47 years old and very interested in adopting. I have had many supportive replys in my posting requesting information. I was just wondering how many of us over 40 year olds (male and female) (single or married) are looking into this.

I am hoping to hear from some more over 40 year olds looking to adopt. I know there are many of you. I want to hear your stories and inspirations.

[Godmother]

I am 59 and in the process of adopting two girls ages 8 and 9. They came to me in foster care as infants, stayed 2 yrs, went home for 6 and are now back in care. GAARP is a yahoo group for older adoptive parents. You will find a lot of support there.

[jackiesbooks]

I am 44 my husband is 45. We have been fostering for 1.5 yrs. Looking to adopt. Our sons are 17 and 24!

[Howdy]

I'm single, 49 yrs old, and adopted two months ago a 9 yr old girl who originally came to me as a fost-adopt placement when she was 7 yrs old (when she was 8 yrs she was moved to a relative placement, but that didn't work out).

[Robin61]

I am 44 my husband is 46. I have 2 infants at this time. I hope one is a keeper. Our Children are grown but we are too young. An empty house is not my cup of tea.

ROBIN

[azhellos]

I was a little afraid that maybe I was the only one wishing to adopt and share my life with children. I come from a large family, youngest of eleven. Their for I have tons of neices/nephews that are the dearest things in my life but I always wanted more, but couldn't really aford to do an open adoption which my brother did. I will graduate in May with my BS degree (took me long enough to complete). I should be able to offer a couple of children a stable home then with out the worry of being laid off.
I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and will have a wonderful new year. I really can't wait to celebrate the holidays with my own children.

[azhellos]

Forgot to meantion that I joined the GAARP group on email it looks as if it will be a great group. I recommend it to those who have not joined.

[Godmother]

Originally Posted by azhellos

I should be able to offer a couple of children a stable home then with out the worry of being laid off.
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Older kids and sib groups usually come with a subsidy to help you with the financial aspect. The powers that be realize that subsidizing a permanent home is better than paying to keep a child in foster care because it is hard for people to afford adoption.

[mcnh63]

DH and I are both 42. We are waiting for our first placement. We are looking to foster to adopt 0-3 years old.
We married 2 1/2 years ago and due to my age and some genetic stuff on his side we decided to do this.
We have already been asked if we are going to be Grandparents (when a salesman overheard us while buying furniture)LOL
Doesn't bother us too much since we are so excited .

[teachtofost]

I am 43 and a single foster parent to a 5 month old. I hope to adopt a child.

I, too, suffered from infertility during my marriage. This seemed the best way to start a family and help children in the meantime. Fostering as a single parent is tough but well worth the effort. I love seeing my baby grow and develop. His sweet smile each time he sees me is payment enough.

[nanab]

hi,we are a couple in our mid forties.we are waiting to adopt in nc.nanab

[Withay]

Like Howdy, I am 49. As a single fm I find that there are days when I am beyond exhausted, but it is the best kind.

Currently I have a 10-month old fs who's forever parents are scheduled to arrive next Tuesday (Jan. 3) to meet him and then transition him to their home in southern CA . I will miss him dearly, but am so happy for all of them.

I also have a 3-1/2 week old fd, M who has a head full of black hair that stands on end and a 3 week old (today) fd with a little bit of red hair. Either, or both of these two may become available for adoption. If that happens I would gladly adopt either, or both of them.

Blessings,
Lynda

[Dmommab]

I am 44 and my husband is 46. We have 3 biological daughters who are 23, 20 & 15. We have legal guardianship of a 6 year old girl. We have adopted 2 boys who are 2 and 6 and a 3 year old girl. They were all foster children in our home. It's fun!!! The comments about grandma & grandpa are funny - they dont bother me but they do some people. Good luck in your journey!!!

[Rocking Mama]

I'm 44 and my dh is 45. We have 2 bio children in their teens and were fortunate enough to adopt our very first foster child who is almost 3. We are foster/adopt for one more child (so ad doesn't have to be raised by herself--well, that's the excuse I'm using anyway! lol)

Like Robin61, I'm just not ready to stop raising children!! RM

[MarKan]

HI, I'm also over 40 (42) and single just starting the process to foster/adopt. I've been living with my sig.other for 13 years now, and we are finally ready to start this. Our classes start next Thursday.

We've been through many years of failed fertility attempts and seriously looked into international adoption, but in the end, fostering eneded up being where our hearts are.

I've been lurking here for quite some time and seem to have a million questions to ask. Good Luck to all!