It’ll be interesting to experience the potential wrath of scrutiny I’ll get from speaking my mind here, but I’m going to say it anyway: I think I’m supposed to have another baby.
When opportunity knocks, you answer. And I have, each and every time, with open arms.
Except that for the first time ever, the knocking ain’t happening on my door, so to speak. Which is interesting because I never thought I was the adoption type, until now.
I started reading a handful of articles yesterday about having babies as an older woman—adoptive or otherwise and I must admit it’s making me both nervous and excited. To be honest, I’m not even sure I’ll pass the home inspection test: I feel like the decision makers might enter my home with their sharpened pencils and clip boards and realize that we’re already at max capacity. Or maybe that we’re a little weird and the farthest thing from being wholesome christians. Or maybe they’ll sidestep some of their proviso’s in lieu of overwhelming love? Who knows.
As of now, they aren’t exactly my concern. Pippin is– who has been talking vacation and vasectomy like it was going out of style. Rumor also has it he wants to downsize our 15 passenger Econoline and trade it for a wagon of sorts. This doesn’t look promising, but I’m not about to give up.
Taking it in,
So-Called Mom
For inquiring minds: Yes we did have a hotel birth. Video here:
I’ve been wanting to adopt a baby since I was like 10 years old! (I know… what 10 year old thinks about adoption?! ) when I talked to my husband about it like 4 years ago he wasn’t on board with the idea but the thought of never having a baby again or not having any more tiny people in my life just seems wrong!!
Are you still considering adoption? My perspective so far (which is really only one trip to an adoption counselor/center and some incessant googling)–is that it’s really daunting. What’s your take? The other frustrating thing is that it’s ridiculous that it is so expensive. These organizations shouldn’t make it so cost prohibitive! I can make a kid for FAR less…..but the goal should be finding a home for kids, not creating financial barriers. IMHO
I’m right with you!! I have 6 kids and I want more. My kids are all getting older and I’m sure looking to move out when the time comes. But Momma’s not ready!!!! I keep mentioning it to the hubster.. HHmm maybe one day I’ll get him to crack. 🙂
Michelle/ Life of an Imperfect Mom
I’m so glad it’s not me! And I keep telling myself it’s not because I’m lost without them, but they have truly become my life. I find I’d rather spend time with family and raising kids than doing anything else. Is it the right choice for us? I have no idea. I’m mixed about it–some days I’m all about it, other days I’m not. What are the ages of your kiddos? I’m curios. Mine are age 5 to 17. 🙂
I hear you. I think about how I don’t have to start all over again. No having to find daycare or something as simple as, finding a place to put a crib. Sometimes I will throw around the topic of adoption but think, “they will never get past a home study. ” our life is too chaotic and were would I put another bed. LOL My kids’ ages are 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, and 22.My 18 year old just graduated from high school and the 2 oldest apparently like my cooking enough to never move out. 🙂
Right?! That home study. I’m in the same boat.