want to adopt

Hi all ! I am 32 married 13 years,my huby is 39,we have no children ,im currently going through the steps to have lap band,i should be post op in the next month. we are in louisiana,we so want to have a child,WE would like a baby,under 1 year,but will consider under 4 as well,I plan to start the state adoption process after my recovery time,the classes are 10 weeks once a week,homestudy ,background check. then placement ,im not willing to fostor,because my heart can not take loosing a child again,ive gone thru a similiar situation before. we need one we can keep I have reserched international adoption and we just cannot afford that ,we have little money but lots of love,its good to have a place to come vent to,any prayers and support would be appreciated SueElla

Good luck on your journey. It is not an easy one, but well worth it in the end. DeeDee

Hey DeeDee, thanks for the reply! I have a surgury date on may 5th for lap band,afterwards we might start going to the classes to get certified to adopt,also we are holding onto the posibility that ill get pregnant once some weight is off ,but we would very much like to adopt a little girl in the mean time..I have heard that sometimes it helps by taking the pressure off and some concieve after adoption ,that would be great! SueElla

Hi I just read your posting. I can totally sympathize with losing a baby. I have adopted 2 children and have 2 bio children. If you still don't have a baby here is a little tip. Do emergency recieving. This is a good way to meet social workers. Tell them what your looking for. This is how I got my son at 1 mo old. In the mean while you get to play with a baby or two! Good LUCK!