I have 4 wonderful kids. Two boys and two girls.
I am a stay at home mom and I homeschool my kids.
My kids are 7, 10, 11, & 13.
I want more but cannot have anymore physically.
People think my hubby and are nuts but we feel like our family isn't finished.
It's so hard to wait to adopt though.
We're researching our options of course, but the wait is killing me.
I would love a special needs child especially.
Are we nuts?
2006-09-16 16:51:01 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
This is my wife writing you...I don't think you are nuts at all. I was all ways told that, if you wait till you can afford a child you'll never have one..... My first child wasn't planed my second was. I also have a step daughter from my husbands first marriage. I believe I am so blessed to have my childern, and wouldn't take anything in the world for them. I had my tubes tied after my second child. And told my husbands sister that I would hold her baby if she need me too because she has a lot of medical problems. I my-self can't have another child unless the good lord blesses me with another. We don't have a whole lot of money and I am also a stay at home mom. And I have thought of adopting a child. I feel there are so many children out there that need good loving homes and safe enviroments. Sorry I wrote so much, just to say.... I think you and your husband are two wonderful people to want to adopt and open your warm home up too.
2006-09-16 17:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by ED S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all I have worked as a CNA with severely mentally and physically handicapped kids and boy would I love to adopt one of those kids in a heartbeat. they are so special so full of love. they have so much to teach and give the world that most people cannot even imagine. where I worked many of the kids were wards of the state. I am not sure how handicapped you were looking at but you really should look into the foster care system. they have a plan where they have kids that are fostered and waiting to be put up for adoption. it may be another route for you to go.
bless your heart. I wish I could do it I too have 4 kids and would love to but my own health issues at the moment prevent me from doing so. I do hope to look into foster care at some point.
2006-09-16 18:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by no 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think you are nuts, you are a very devoted parent who apparently loves children very much, although make sure you consider how much time a special needs child is take to care for and make sure it won't be cutting into the time you have alotted for schooling time and quality time with your other 4 children. As long as you are financially and emotionally able to care for another child, then I think adoption, espicially of a special needs child, is a very beautiful, selfless, loving act. I wish you the very best of luck and all the happiness in the world.
2006-09-16 17:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. FairyLove 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!! You and your husband sound like wonderful people. I think any child you could adopt would be lucky to have you.
Have you looked into Foster parenting? There are many occasions where parental rights are severed and the kids can be adopted.
A special needs child needs so much love and attention and there are very few Foster parents equipped to handle them. You would be ideal.
Good luck and bless you for having such an amazing family.
2006-09-16 17:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by kellbell_62084 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. There are a lot of special needs kids that need a home. You might not get a baby, but a toddler or a little older might make a great addition to your family.
2006-09-16 16:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you're a very kind, selfless person. Especially for wanting a special needs child. I think the world needs more people out there like you.
2006-09-16 17:45:40 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can afford to have more. then go ahead. where i come from, 7 to 8 children is the nothing unusual. i had a wonderful childhood , lotsa playmate. when you really want something, impatience is natural. i hope you will find fulfilment soon. you have a wonderful heart.
2006-09-16 17:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are tons of kids out there no one wants. I hope some of them find you.
2006-09-16 16:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you are both special just be patience
2006-09-16 17:01:03 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it and have the energy and patience and love why not.
2006-09-16 18:38:16 · answer #10 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋