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thinking about adopting again
emanjay
June 18, 2013 10:37
Hi we have a 7 year old, adopted at 10 months. We are thinking about adopting again and would love some honest thoughts. Can''t ask family or friends as not ready to discuss itwith them just yet. Our son has ADHD and is doing well on medication. We are wondering if his condition and our ages (42 and 46) would go against us? Thanks for reading. Just don''t know who to ask for advice
Donatella
June 18, 2013 10:46
I was 42 when our first child arrived so wouldn't worry too much about age.I also have a child with ADHD (so far!) and two other children, one of whom has ASD. It's not always easy. I don't work - too many appointments, too knackering - but it's manageable. Go for it. You have a lot of good experience. You know the realities. You've been through tough times and are still hanging on.Watch the timing - transitioning to high school can be tricky but I imagine he will have settled before you have another child.Good luck
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Donatella
June 18, 2013 10:47
Ignore the bit about high school. Misread it.
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pluto
June 18, 2013 11:50
No condition of a child will prevent you adopting again as long as the situation is managed well. I adopted a second while my first child has severe autism, never was a real problem.
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Hilly7
June 18, 2013 11:53
I don't think that your ages or your son's condition would rule you out. If you are certain that it is what you want then go for it.
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