[leisl]

I am a 46 year old searching for other women my age that are walking down the road of adoption! I have a bio son, age 20 and want so much to parent again. Are there others out there like me! Please share your story, I would love to hear it!

[qs mom]

Welcome!

Well, I'm not 40 yet, but I will be in May. My son was born when I was 36 and came to me when I was 39.

My adoption from Eastern Europe was completed this summer, July 2003.

I'm a single mom and LOVIN' IT. Now. The first month was a little rough, I thought I was nuts. But that very first time he looked up and kissed me of his own free will, so to speak, was the greatest moment of my life.

I can't even remember what my life was like last year and a single person, before I was a single mom.

[PinkRibbon]

I'll be 40 in June, do I count ? I'm a single woman adopting my first child. I'm just finishing up the classes now and ready for the home study. I'm looking for a daughter between the ages of 6-14 from the foster care system.

[willowhawk]

Hello leisl..I am the adoptive mother (now single) of 5 adopted kids....and 4 bio kids....my youngest is 8 and I am turning 50 next month...do I feel old..NO WAY!!! Being a mother at any age is the best!! Good luck to you!!!!

[MyGrlnme]

Hi Leisl and Q's mom ! Nice to hear there are others out there who are older mom's of little ones!
My story is- I am almost 46 (a few more weeks to go!) and also single. I adopted my beautiful newborn daughter last summer. I always wanted to be a mom, but was a career person for a long time. Not being married at this time, was not going to stop me from fulfilling my dream. And I did it ! Is it easy? No way! But being a career person wasn't easy either. I agree with what Q's mom said... I can't even think back of the days (nor do I want to) when my daughter wasn't a part of my life. When I wake up and the first thing I see is her beautiful smile- and hear her coo's and ga ga's.... I know my day is going to be wonderful.
The road to adoption for me was long and somewhat difficult. But I was determined to do this, and the difficulty was not due to my age. Do I get tired at the end of the day? You betcha! But what new mom doesn't ? (Or any mom with a newborn or child) She keeps me busy which helps me sleep better at night anyways!
I think it is wonderful that you want to parent again! Way to go, and good luck along the adoption road! If there is anything I can do to help, please feel free to give me a yell !

[bumpkin]

Hi

Turning 41 soon - have one ason who is 6 and waiting form #2(maybe 3 and 4?) they'll keep us young!

bumpkin

[Linny]

Well yeah...........I'll be 47 very soon; and my dh will be 47 soon too. We just brought home our youngest this winter. She's the seventh (and probably the last).
Our childrens' ages range from 24 to 8 months......and we love it! We have four children at home now (and so, a full house, really).....but though I'm extremely busy.....I love it. All seven are adopted, and we have adopted internationally, state foster system/adopt older children, special needs children and private domestic adoption (which happen to be transracial).

There are a lot of us out there.........I really believe!

Sincerely,

Linny

[willowhawk]

Hooray for older Moms...yes they do keep us young, and if I didn't have my grandbabies now, I'd probably be looking to add another!

[Shai's Mom]

I just turned 43. I was 41 when we took our son home with us. Yes, he does keep both of us young and gives us so much joy

We're still trying for one bio, if it doesn't work out, we'll adopt another one..

[Peggy]

I adopted an older child (8) when I was 43, (she has been home 3 years),started the process at 41. I plan to adopt another, and will be around 48 when that happens.

[Verncait]

My husband and I just brought home our new baby girl the end of December. My husband is 41 and I'm 45. Our first adoption was 10 years ago. Do I feel old? No, just tired from sleep deprevation! And, I wouldn't change a thing! Also, It's nice having an older sibling for the baby instead of a toddler because there isn't as much jelousy to contend with.
Linda

[vegangoddess]

thank you so much for asking that question. my husband is in his early 50's and i im my 30's and we just adopted a year ago. and want to do it again......... it is wonderful to know that we are young at heart and there are others like us........

[leapoffaith]

I felt compelled to reply to your message as I too have been looking for others like me.

I am 47 and have just started the adoption process. My husband (who is 43) and I have a beautiful 8 year old who is our biological daughter. She desperately wants a sibling and we desperately want to share our life with another child.

Unfortunately I simply cannot become pregnant again, so after much much soul searching we have just decided on this road. I am fearful that I will simply not have the energy, but have faith that my soul is deeper than my fears.

As my user name implies... this is a leap of faith.

[willowhawk]

leapoffaith...it is really amazing that the energy just seems to come...Yes, I am tired at the end of the day, but I also gain strength from this time of day. It is a time when we are all together and spend quality time doing homework or playing a game or just enjoying each other's company...I guess I can say that it is a peaceful time. But, I would be a liar if I didn't tell you that the pillow sure feels great afterwards....

[MNelson]

I'm 44 and and with my sweet young thing of a husband at 35 we're hoping to adopt our first. I'm terrified that I won't have the energy either -- but I figured that'll be my excuse when I nudge hubby in bed and tell him it's his turn for the fifth time in a row!

I do love hearing about folks my age who have young ones -- it gives me hope that I just might make it through to the college years!