[gwensnanny]

Would the fact that a married couple was only 22 years old affect your decision when thinking about the perfect home for your baby? My soon-to-be hubby and I are both 22 years old, but have been together for 7 years! We both hold good jobs and I have 2 BA degrees. We do not know if we can biological children and are seriously looking to adopt instead. We do plan on having biological children in the future (God willing). Thanks for your help and God Bless.

[mcraejl]

We faced a similar problem when we chose not to go through infertility treatments at age 22 and 23. In Texas you are required though to be married 2 yrs before you can adopt. We adopted our daughter at 23 (dh was a a week away from 24).

[Coley]

Age does not make a good mother. Although, sometimes younger people are not as finacially secure and I think that would probably be the biggest factor. There are birthmothers who want younger couples and at the same time there are birthmoms who wanted someone a little bit older with a little more life experience. So basically, its a situational thing, up to the birthmom and what she desires in an adoptive family.

Good luck!!

Coley

[A_mothers_love]

I think if If I had a choice in who my childs parents would be,age wouldnt matter, if you are emotionally stable and a compassionate couple, then that is all I would be looking for,
Hugs
Melissa

[karabur]

I am also looking to adopt. I think my case is a little different. I am 21 and dh is 24. We have been married over 3 years. We are going overseas to adopt. I think every couple is different. As far as money I think it is really hard to tell who has and who doesn't. I once was a credit counselor. I often had 40 year old men crying in my office because they were so far in debt they couldn't see straight. Where as I have bought IRAS since my 18 birthday and so has Dh. We just bought our first house. We live in a wonderful neighborhood. It is tough every one has children. I also have a degree in Finance. Hubby has a really great job in the Navy and we have a wonderful life. I think age is a number. I have a done a lot in my young life but I like that. Once I get my job (we just moved to a new city) we will start saving up for the adoption. We are right now living cheap and paying off debt.

Follow your heart!

[longgreengrass]

for me I would want someone older. but I know not all birthmoms feel the same way.
I want someone who has been married awhile. I would want someone who has been married for at least 5 years. I want their marriage to be stable.