For many parents, deciding if, when or how to grow your family can be difficult.
He also has ADHD and gives us a run for the money.
We have standing therapy appointments, specialists appointments, IEP plan at school, etc.
I work a short week to accommodate most of it.
My husband and I both love babies and children.
I cant bear another biological child for medical reasons and Ive dealt with my heartbreak about that.
At the same time, sometimes my husband and I feel like were at capacity with our high-needs kiddo.
We are often frustrated, exhausted, etc.
Love,
Mommy of 1
Mommy of 1,
I really want to give you an answer.
But that specific question is one I simply cant answer for another parent.
I dont think anyone can.
I struggled to answer it for myself, in all honesty.
I, too, have one biological son.
I will say that now, I am content with one child.
But being content with it didnt happen naturally or quickly.
I had to really work at it.
I did want more children.
I did want my son to have siblings.
And I am content with my family of three.
All of these things can be true, at least for me.
Part of what may be stalling you in terms of foster care adoption could be the unknown.
I dont say any of this to discourage youadoption from the foster care system is a wonderful thing.
But having all the information and setting realistic expectations is key for success here.
TheAdoptUSKids organizationalso has a lot of helpful information about foster adoption.
Wishing you all the best, as one mommy of one to another.
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