[amyfk]

we are adopting as I have medical health reasons.

Amy K

[jimstacey]

other
We adopted because at 15 I was told that I had tumors on my ovaries and in my early 20's I was diagnosed with Polycystic ovary disease and endometriosis and had to have a hysterectomy. So we had no other choice but to adopt if we wanted to extend our family. It has been a true blessing from God that we were able to adopt two beautiful children from Russia in December 2004. We waited for a long time for them but it was worth the wait.

For all you still waiting it is all in God perfect timing.

Stacey

Two children home December 2004 Luga Russia

[jimpol]

My husband's family has 3 generations of adopted children and it was a natural move for us when we didn't instantly get pregnant. We felt like we were called to do it.

[jaenelle]

I guess I'm probably also an "other" in that we never tried to concieve. I haven't really seen anyone who didn't at least try to have bio kids before adopting, and I wish there were some people... I feel very misunderstood by people who have been through all the tests and treatments and stuff. I have PCOS, and the only way my symptoms have ever been under control is when I'm on birth control pills. I can go off them a maximum of two months without feeling totally awful. I don't think, where I don't ovulate regularly, there's much chance of getting pregnant in those two months. We just couldn't see being off them and trying for two months, then having to go back on them for probably 4 months to get feeling really good again, then back off for two, etc. for all time, and never knowing if it might work or not. At my age, I didn't figure I HAD years to keep trying. I'm lucky that my DH isn't one of those people with a lot of hangups about having biological kids, and neither am I. (Not that there's anything wrong with wanting bio kids -- there isn't.) I cannot tell you how many times people have told me I'm wierd for not having at least tried to get pregnant. Obviously, they don't know how truly crappy being off the pills makes me feel. I wish there was someone else here who didn't try to get pregnant, either. If there was, maybe someone would finally understand my reasons.

[carrie2adopt]

I knew I'd adopt from very early on...maybe as young as elementary school. I grew up knowing several people who were adopted and it appealed to me. If I had been married (I'm not), or if I'd had bio kids (I don't)...I still would have adopted, it's in my heart.

But now, as a single...adoption was just the right way for me to go. I wasn't comfy going the donor/ai route, especially since adoption was already in my heart anyway. Then I took a trip to Russia in 2004 and that kick started the initial steps.

Now I'm getting ready to start the process again this winter and right now I think I'm heading to Russia to complete my little family.

[amyfk]

I am on medication which has a contraindication to conception. Being a good mom is taking care of your child, even in the first 9 mo. of gestation. I know I couldnt do that, so I had to rely on adoption. That's one thing I would want to thank Joanna' bmom for one day if I ever do meet her.
Amy K, NJ

[k8c]

I'm an "other". I thought by this point in my life I'd be married with children. I'm not. So, I'm adopting. That said, I've thought I'd adopt ever since I was 13.

[Synesthesia]

I want to be a parent and there are a lot of children out there who need homes.

[58grace]

Married late, divorced late, single and old ;-)

[Nursie222]

Infertitity problems, plus I've alwys been interested in adopting plus I am single

[c.a]

I wasn't planning on adopting. I wanted to do foster care for teens. They placed an eleven month old baby boy with me and six weeks later changed his goal to adoption. We said yes immediately.

[MamaChinch]

Well, I fall into a few catergories!
I always thought I would have bio and adopted kids. I thought I'd be married with kids by age 35, 40. Female issues at 34, a couple of surgeries, single at 40.....a failed domestic adoption at 39.....IA seemed the best way for me to start a family. Best thing I ever did!!!