[momtosami]

Hello, I am Susan, 41 my husband, 36 and I have been married for 15 years and we have a 5 year old daughter who was adopted from Guatemala. We are in the process of adoptiong again, we're doing Domestic adoption this time and sometimes I find myself thinking am I crazy-41 and a newborn coming into our home-heehee. I had a Hysterectomy in April 07 and that plays a factor in my thinking as well as I do not feel at all like I did before the surgery-in ways it has been great, would not change having it and in ways there are new things I am dealing with now.

It wil be nice to see how you all feel and how things are going for you.

[linda512]

Welcome! I am 43 and have a 2 year old. So, similar age difference.
I am having so much fun with him. I just had my hip replaced 5 months ago, so I've had some physical limitations that hopefully will resolve soon. I definitely have a little less energy than I would have 15 years ago, but I more than make up for that with patience and apprecation for everything (at least I think I do).
I say go for it!

[startedover]

I am 40 with an 18 year and 13 year old (bio) and adopted 13 month old. I too have maybe a little less energy but a whole lot more appreciation and patiences. What makes me happy is not thoughts of "when the kids leave we can travel." what makes me happy is "I hope I am always blessed with children in my home." Eventually that will hopefully be grandkids. I don't see me being 50 and bringing in a newborn. lol. Good luck with your upcoming adoption.

[ourdreamcametru]

HI! DH and I will both be 41 in March. We have two bio boys ages 13 and 17 and a beautiful daughter, adopted who is 3 1/2. We're done, unless of course God has a bigger surprise than the last! Hopefully in a few years we'll have grandkids running through the house.

[Linny]

Welcome! I'm fifty, dh is fifty and our two oldest are in their late 20's (both adopted as babies internationally). At home, we have three now (all adopted as babies).......4yrs, 6yrs and just over a year.
Tell ya what....we're more patient and having a great time with all of them!!!
We're thinkin' of adopting again too.

Sincerely,

Linny

[mrsred]

Hi there. I was 40 when our oldest (and only biological) was born. Now at 52, my kids are 12, 11 1/2, 8 and 4.

[dragonfly1234]

Welcome!!!

I am hmmm....let me think...oh yeah 44 and dh is 47. We have a bio son that is 7 and our youngest son we adopted (domestic) is 3.

I would adopt again in a heartbeat but not in our near future at this point. With that said I will not give up the hope that one day we can adopt again.

Happy that you have joined our fantastic group of ladies and gentlemen and hope to hear more!

[2xaround]

I'm 46 and my husband is 45. We will hopefully be bringing our baby girl home from Guatemala in a few weeks and we currently have a 27, 25 and 19 year old. While I may have had more energy then, I feel very energized right now knowing that I have a second chance at mommihood. My husband and I both feel that we are so much better prepared to be parents now than we were the first time through. For a matter-of-fact, we hope to begin our paperwork for adoption #2 this Fall and while that will probably be the last adoption for us (hubby doesn't think he can go through it a 3rd time), it is going to be a wonderful experience.

[dragonfly1234]

Congrats 2xaround. Can't wait to hear more!

[BuckarooBanzai]

I'm 46 and my dw is 10 years my senior. We just had the placement of a baby girl (turned 3mo last Saturday). We were not expecting an infant this time around, but God has His plans.

So now we have two boys (7yr and 3 1/2 yr) and one girl (3mo).

[dragonfly1234]

HOw exciting Buckaroo!!! They will keep you young and on your toes.....lol

[Debbie1223]

I am thrilled to read all these posts from "women over 40" and know that all things are possible. I can't wait to get to know all of you and ANY information you are willing to share with me to get started would be greatly appreciated,,,,thank you, Debbie

[LibDee]

Do you know of 64 year old adopting an older child: Libby

[dragonfly1234]

Welcome Debbie and Libby!

I don't know much about adoption laws in each state(other than ours). You need to talk to people and agencies to find out. Keep us posted!

Excited for you both!

[mzsumthing]

I'm 43, with 22 year old bio and 2 1/2 old adopted son. My son was actually beneficial to my health. Shortly after is placement, I joined the gym at work and have lost about 40 pounds.

We're not our parents 40. I find is rather common to see parents (our age) with young children. All my neighbors are in there 40s with young children below 5 or younger.