lhotard79@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Hi everyone.
>
> I usually post at ai primary, but a situation has come up that I'm not
> sure if I can post about there. A friend of my husband just adopted a
> young child and they called him needing a foster home/possible adoption
> for a 3 week old baby boy. His friend is working on refering us to his
> social worker so we can see about taking it in. Do you think this is a
> good idea? or would it be too much possible heartbreak?
I think only you can answer that question. I know for me, there would
have NO WAY I could have returned a baby if the Birthfamily had
reclaimed him or her.
Once this baby is home with you, you *will* fall in love with him The
question is, can you take this, emotionally, as a tem****ary situation?
>
> I'm not really in belief that this could actually work out, but I
> figure it's worth a shot. Dh and I have been trying a year and a half
> and I recently had to start treatment for endometriosis. We haven't
> "committed" to adoption as a possibility yet, but have not ruled it out
> yet either.
>
> I would just like to know everyone's thoughts. I will post more
> information as soon as possible, but will try not to get excited.
> Thanks.
>
Just FWIW, once I had DS home with me all of my feelings of ever
wanting a bio child (however so small at the time) went away almost
immediately. Be prepared for many emotional changes and feelings if
you do decide to foster this baby. It may be the catalyst that pushes
you toward adoption. To me it sounds like an incredible situation
and a gift. I would call the social worker and see what your chances
of placement are and if he or she thinks the baby will become legally
free eventually. Best of luck - and please keep us posted. It's
sounds *so* exciting, and scary, too!
-L.
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