Exploring adoption

[EmCJ]

Hi all,

My husband and I are considering adoption as we are unable to biologically have our own children. We are eager to have a family and have decided to explore adoption. We are going to our first adoption information event in a few weeks, which I am excited and nervous about as I don't quite know what to expect.

We are researching online and we are already looking into how much we can save each month to put us in the best possible position financially.
I have read that we need a support network around us, my family live 4 hours away but despite the distance we are a very close family and see each other as often as possible. My husband has unfortunately lost both parents and only has his sister. We have got a strong network of friends around us but I am scared that this could hold us back!

I know that this process is going to be long and at times incredibly difficult but we are both so determined to do everything that we can to make this happen.

I don't think your husband having lost his parents would hold you back.

Building a network of local friends would be good.

Have you considered fertility treatment and decided against it? You do not need to answer me but you will probably be asked this.

Yes, we looked into a sperm donor but didn’t feel this was the right option for us. I only want to carry my husband’s child and since that isn’t an option I believe adoption is our path and something that we are both comfortable with exploring further.

That's fair enough EmCJ as long as you have thought it all through.