[angelkisses0102]

I have been thinking about adopting again.. a lot. Even though we are in no financial situation to adopt again...I am getting 'the bug' again. So I am wondering...if money were no object...would you adopt again? If so, would you choose Russia? If Russia, what age and sex? If not Russia...where and who?

Me, I would adopt again in a heartbeat from Russia (my only choice)...a 'healthy' little boy...up to age 30 - 36 months at referral...but younger preferred. Or a special needs child up to 24 months at referral...either sex...special needs pretty open (physical, correctable, or other wise.)

You?

[Pinkie]

Short answer would be yes. I wouldn't say that I've got the bug but I am thinking/considering about possibly extending our family.....maybe foster care or adopt from the UK....

[momraine]

I would adopt again, but probably not EE, because I would not want to be away from my children for so long. Nor would I want to pull them from school for the time it would take. I would probably adopt from Africa or Haiti, since the need is great there and you can do a shorter trip or possibly have the children escorted. I would do another child with limb differences probably age 2-4.

[linda512]

I did not adopt from Russia the first time but when Guatemala was shutting down, I always thought I would adopt from EE when my son was 3 or 4 and adopt a 1-2 year old boy. If money were no object, I would have my homestudy done and be waiting for a referral! But, of course, money is an object, and I just can't swing it as a single parent. I still dream that I will be able to one day and I look at the photo listings all the time.

[mcanvasback]

I'm going to give a really honest answer to this question and it may be unpopular with some. If money were really NO object (I wouldn't have to work or wonder where the money was going to come from) absolutely I would get another little girl from Kyrgyzstan 0-12 months.

But...even though I would want to do it, and would, I think there would be sone apprehension. My experience with Isabella has been so, so awesome - she has been such a joy - such an easy, happy baby, toddler, and now little girl - that I would be nervous - not that I couldn't love a child that was not so easy - of course I could and would - but just that I worry my expectations might not be realistic, and that would be unfair to baby # 2.

In any case, as wonderful as it is to think about it, especially with seeing all these precious, tiny babies coming home from Kyrgyzstan - it is not in the cards for me.

[kretzklan]

Our family is complete. Even if all the money in the world fell into my lap - nope. I would however start a foundation to help all the other folks that do want to do it again - do it again. I wish I had the money to do that!!!

[sak9645]

If I had been a little younger when I adopted -- my daughter came home when I was 51 -- and if I had been blessed with more money (and maybe, though not necessarily, a husband), I suspect that I would have a houseful of kids.

Becca has been with me since 1997. She is now 13 years old. She is a total joy -- gorgeous, very bright, very healthy, very loving and empathic. I am lucky to have ONE child like her. I would love to have several more like her.


Sharon

[RBSVARCHER]

Absolutely! We should have gotten our finances in order before we got DS and gotten a little girl too!

Russia - yes - age under 2 - absoultely! Use the same agency - YES!

Since I am now (uhhh) 50 there's no way it is feasible - so if you can - GO FOR IT!

Susan

[devildogwife]

Oh definitely. Even after our year of hell with all of my son's health problems, we want to adopt again. We hope to adopt more Native American children with special needs (not HLHS though!) like our son. We've really seen how much sick children need parents too. We're fostering for one of his tribes in the meantime.

[MustangLippy]

If TIME were no obstacle I'd definitely want to adopt again. But working full-time with two kids, one with a lot of needs, it wouldn't be fair on them or a new child.

It's been on my mind a lot lately as DD and DS have asked for a baby sister. I think we'll get a goldfish and name it "baby sister".

I'm still holding out hope that when my two are much older we may adopt an older child. If I still have any energy left

[MominPA]

If money was not object we would adopt again. I would be interested in adopting a girl between the ages of 4 to 6. Yes, we would adopt from Russia, preferably Moscow City again.

Since Moscow would be three trips, I would stay after court with my boys to actually be able to tour Moscow more so then we did during our previous trips.

Maybe one day. Hopefully soon we can sell our house and move south. We are just waiting for my husband's transfer to come through, but that can be within 6 months to two years.

[pwnort64]

Wow, what a loaded question!

MISNO (Money IS No Object) is a game I play with my friends all the time...MISNO, what kind of car would you drive? MISNO, what kind of house would you live in? MISNO, what is your dream vacation?

But MISNO, would you adopt again? I can't honestly say. I'm not sure that money is what holds me back. I always wanted a house full of kids, but in those fantasies, there was also a husband bringing in the income so I could stay home with them.

Kind of like Mel said, I feel like I have it easy with the one I've got. I have a philosophy based on families that I know IRL, and it always seems that when #1 is easy, #2 is hell on wheels. Being single and working full time, I am not sure I have the emotional and physical stamina to deal with that.

Also, age is a factor. If I got another one, in my heart I'd want one as young as possible and honestly, I am not sure I have the wherewithall to deal with a baby and diapers and all of that again, either.

So, MISNO, I'm going to say no. But IF my answer had been yes, I definitely would do Russia again and would specifically ask to go back to the same region DS is from.

[votemom]

because we are older, probably not. but i would love to take all that extra money and help others adopt.

if we were 5-8 years younger, i'd say "yes" in a heartbeat.

and absolutely from russia. either gender, any age.

my husband has been talking recently about doing something in the adoption world after retiring... "helping build families" were his words.

[amyfk]

My husband defnitley doesnt want to adopt again, money or no money. He's 47, works 6 days/week and then cares for Joanna. He says he's beat. Plus he had hernia surgery this summer and I think that biased his mood for going back for #2.
Most days I would want a second. Some days I'm glad I only have one. Although Joanna doesnt want to potty train and shecan be a little devil she has been a blessing and a good kid overall. I dont have high energy so I wonder how Id do balancing two.
Since there wont be a second in my home we take that money and use other little luxuries that families with more kids cannot afford, ie. I get manicures and we travel more. It sorta soothes me when I get into that I want another baby mood.
Amy K, NJ

[Max'sMommy]

No, Being home just a little over 5 months with a 22 month old. I just plain ol tired. Maybe asked this question in 2 years. I love my kids I just know I would do a great disservice to all involved if it ever happened again.

Oh by the way I thought I pulled out a penny to purchased my coffee from the drive thru yesterday but instead it was a ruble!

My husband said it was a sign!