We've had three miscarriages this year, and I feel increasingly lousy and done-in. We would love to have a big family but it's looking less and less likely.
Meanwhile we've talked a lot over the years about adoption and how much we'd love to be able to, perhaps after learning practicalities with our own kids.
Now, I know that practically we would have to wait a year after stopping TTC and I can also see that it's not an easy or straightforward process (I'm also not quite so naive about general adoptive parenting as I used to be after reading these boards extensively, although obviously nothing compares to the reality).
My real question is how did you know when you were ready to make that first step?
Were you totally sure and confident or did you have self doubt? How could we ever look after (potentially damaged) children when we don't have our own and don't necessarily know how to parent someone at the best of times?
Any advice gratefully appreciated as we move forward ... thank you.
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MrsKayJay · 08/08/2015 15:45
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