Back from the Beach

DeLarla · July 14, 2004

I'd have adopted years ago, but my instinct tells me to leave the "children" subject alone. However, if a child/children landed in my lap, I'd snatch them up. For example, Rob's sister never wanted kids so she lived on birth control but then ended up raising Rob's baby (who is 10 now.) I always hoped that would happen to me - babies from heaven. I've been through too much stress and anxiety in my life to intentionally start something so intense as an adoption process. One of my closest friends is a family law attorney who keeps a constant eye out for an uncomplicated adoption. Ya never know.

New Hope · July 14, 2004

Lisa, I don't think there is any such thing as a "noncomplicated adoption". Having kids (whether natural, adopted, step, etc.) will definitely increase your stress level. They aren't sweet little babies for very long. They will bring you the greatest joy that you have ever known, but they can also cut your heart deeper than you could ever imagine. I would gladly give my life for my sons, without a second thought. But there are times when you just can't beat your loyal, undemanding, always glad to see you, easy to satisfy puppies.

DeLarla · July 14, 2004

Kids themselves don't stress me out. Everyone says I was born to be a mom - my patience drives my kids nuts. Maybe because I work in a law firm... it's the whole legal mess that I avoid. That's why I hope the sky will open up one day and some kids will land. Then again, my heart falls apart when my fur baby gets a splinter in her foot. I'd be a wreck if I ever saw my own child in pain.

hagerteresa · July 14, 2004

AWH- So sweet and sentimental sounding Lisa. I know what you mean though about wanting a child just to fall into your lap. Another fear I would have about getting pregnant is the weight gain part, ESPECIALLY if I get it all lost this time around. I don't know what I would do. LOL, Teresa