[skootinalong2]

Hi Nancy!! I am also married to my HS sweetheart. We have been married for 26 years.

[Ldyjane60]

Hello Amy and All, DH and I just brought our DD home on Dec 2nd 1 day old. I am 43 DH is 35. I also have 2 teen BioDD's from a prevous marriege. But I beleive now that patiens is one of my strongest points and realy having a understanding of DD's development so on and so forth. I love being a mom at 43 and wouldn't change thing. I have friends and even family that said I was crazy for wanting to adopte a newborn or any child for that fact at my age . MY Age!!!! I'm 43 not dead I told them lol THey even asked How are you going to manage with a new baby, the sleepless nights teething extra. The same a good mother would one thing one day at time with lots and lots of Love and Pateints. . I feel renewd in away and am so greatful beyound words. God Bless All of You and Your Wonderful Families Bea

[momto9]

We are also older foster/adopt parents. I am 43, dh 46. We have 3 bc ages 25, 24, almost 23. Grandbabies 7 & 8 on the way.

We brought home our first adopted dd Aug 2002, less then a week before I turned 41. Since then, we have adopted 5 more including one we got as a newborn July 2003. Our oldest adopted is 10 1/2 yo now and youngest just turned 18 mos old.

After raising our 3 bc, we find with these 6 we have more patience and tolerance then we ever did with the older 3. Now it is x2. I like being an older "new mom". Yes, our youngest has neices and nephews older then her but it is OK. Our 3 older kids had baby girls the summer 2003 (when we got our youngest) so it was like I was pg at the same time as them. So we have 4 16-19 mo in family and they see each other weekly or daily.

I wouldn't change things if I could. They are all blessings. I am sure ds that is at home with 5 sisters would wish I'd change at least one of them to a boy.

We still do foster care too. Have 3 now but for short term only.

God's Blessings to each and all.

[sofla1000]

I am 49 and my spouse is 50. We adopted one little girl from Russia and she is now 3, and we are going back for a second one, about the same age or a little bit younger. It is very rewarding adopting later in life, for sure. Sometimes, it is a bit difficult as you have to keep your energy level high, but, it does keep you "young."

Jackie and Joe

[mom2justynsarah]

Hi
Here's another "older couple" who recently adopted. I am 38 and my hubby is 39. We have a 6 year old bio son and a 5 month old daughter. Our daughter came into our lives through a domestic infant open adoption.

I think it's great being an older mom. I am definetly more patient, more relaxed about things, settled in my home and my life. I already did all the things I wanted to do before I had my son. So, I have no regrets or wishful thinking. I am exactly where I WANT to be. I am ENJOYING and appreciating my beautiful, fantastic kids.

In addition, by the time we adopted our baby girl, I already had 6 years of mommyhood experience under my belt. So for ME, I think the fact that I am not a first time mom helps tremendously. Taking care of a second child has been a breeze compared to the first!

Best regards,
Julie

[awebaby]

Thanks for all the positive stories from "older" parents... DH is 34 and I'm 40, we're hoping to adopt soon! It's so nice to hear other parents talking about the joys of parenting.

Keep sharing your stories, they're a real boost!!\

[5Waldos]

I was 47 and hubby 49 when we adopted 3 in 10 days- 0, 4 1/2, and nearly 6, from two international, racial/cultural backgrounds. Our first kids. The first year was a bit wild, to say the least. But our youngest is now 12, so we made it through. I always figured that kids will either keep you young, or kill you. And some days it is both.

[Marieco]

Hi Everyone... I'm also adopting over 35 actually my husband is 48 and I'm 49 this will be our second adoption . We adopted our sweet little boy last year and have recently (1month ago ) put all our paper work in for a second child. Our little boy is 3 now and we can't wait to add a baby to our family. Both my husband and I started our families at a very young age and blended those families together when we got married 22 years ago. We have grown kids 32,29,29& 27and have raised our grandaughters 14 and 13 since they were toddlers. We love kids they keep you young I have more energy now than I did a year ago before we added our little guy to our lives ,he has brought a lot of energy to us all. Our older kids were completely behind us when we decided to do this and are crazy about there little brother and waiting impatiently for our next child to arrive its really great to see that I am not the only one doing this ...Take care and good luck to all of you. ...Marie

[justusiz]

Hello all,

I am a 52 year old single mom. I have two bio's dd 32 and ds 21. I have been a foster parent for over 10 years. I just completed my homestudy for adoption through the local DHS. I am waiting for the final approval, which should be coming this next week. I'm hoping to adopt a sibling group of 2-3 kids, ages 3-10 years old. I can't wait to go and look at the binders of available kids.

I'm looking forward to chatting with others in process of adopting.

Take care of your blessings, Lori
Southern Oregon