To my surprise, I like my friend's children so much I am wondering about my own.
Unfortunately, I am single - haven't found anybody who appreciates just how fabulous I am (!)
The good: I have a "child friendly" job in teaching, a secure home, lots of love, a sense of humour and apparently give lovely hugs (a random compliment from a drunk person once!)
The bad: I will be honest - I'd like to adopt an under-3.
I have concerns about the process, all of which I will be straight up about as I'm thinking that if I am not suited to motherhood, or it to me, then it's best I gracefully decide so now.
I'm not sure about the "being matched" part. I can't imagine being shown a child and effectively deciding whether I am to be his or hers parent - can anyone talk to me a little more about this?
To what extent are the birth family an issue? I'd support my child doing what they like but I do have awful visions of investing 18 years of love and hope in a child for them to take off without a backward glance!
I suppose they are my main questions - that, and how long it all takes!
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atthebeach · 25/06/2015 08:54
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