have or adopt a baby

Children really do brighten daily life. Their innate curiosity and mischief, as well as the miracles of their rapidly developing psyches, should be an inspiration to all of us “adults”!

I don’t know if I’ll ever have kids, but I think I could offer a previously unwanted child a good home. At the very least, I’ve THOUGHT a lot about what it means to be a good parent! 2 years ago

can’t even think about this one for a while…we still don’t own the house which means we can’t make the needed repairs (including getting rid of lead paint) so i have to put this off for a while… 5 years ago

my best friends have offered their eggs, which i appreciate, however i couldn’t bear another woman’s child. i’m not emotionally strong enough for that.
i’d like to adopt someday, when we’re ready. there are too many children that need loving homes and the world is in such a state of chaos, i can’t bear the thought of bringing a perfectly innocent baby into this.
please don’t misunderstand what i’m saying. pregnancy is a beautiful thing. i can’t imagine the wondrous feeling of a life growing inside and the movements and all that goes with it. i have respect for people that are pregnant (and taking good care of themselves & the life inside) and do admire it. i just can’t do it. that’s not a decision i made, it’s one that has been fated for me. 5 years ago