I don't know anything about the adoption process, waiting lists, costs, chances of getting a young baby, etc. but I hear it isn't easy. I am listed for IVF at the moment but because of there being possible "risks" with me carrying the baby ("risks" are ill-defined at best) plus a family history of unexplained still-birth, and an unfortunate tragedy last year in which my friend died in labour I just feel there are too many signs telling us not to go through a pregnancy. I wouldn't know where to start, so if there are any leaflets, etc. you can point me to then that would be great.
I feel silly using these circumstancial events to put me off trying for our own baby, but I just don't think I can handle any more. How long did people wait to go through the whole process? I couldn't bear for the donating parents to change their mind at the end of the process and I know they are allowed to do that too. We have also talked about dropping the whole family thing and getting a puppy instead, but you all know it isn't the same thing.
Now I'm rambling...
I feel silly using these circumstancial events to put me off trying for our own baby, but I just don't think I can handle any more. How long did people wait to go through the whole process? I couldn't bear for the donating parents to change their mind at the end of the process and I know they are allowed to do that too. We have also talked about dropping the whole family thing and getting a puppy instead, but you all know it isn't the same thing.
Now I'm rambling...