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I'm looking for advice from others who have adopted siblings. How did you do it? Was it planned? Did you feel overwhelmed? What helped you decide to adopt siblings?
I've been contacted about adopting siblings, ages 2 and 6 months and I'm in the valley of decision. I know eventually I would like 2 kids. This seems like a good opportunity and I have a good support system. Any advice you can offer will help?
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i am waiting to adopt my first daughter -- i will be a single mom.
originally, i wanted to adopt siblings. when i sought the counsel of friends with children, one said something that i found particularly insightful.
she told me that going from zero kids to one involved an astronomical life style change. however, going from one to two wasn't nearly as big of an adjustment for her.
i came to the conclusion, that for me, one was all i could handle. primarily because i realize the 'astronomical lifestyle change' will be enough for me to start with.
i do think that if i had actually been offered siblings that i would have had a very difficult time saying no. i wish you the best of luck in making your decision.
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