Question...

I am a single adoptive Mom with 4 kids ages 5-11. My youngest are twins which were placed with me in Feb of this year. The older 2 were infant adoptions. Expense wise, the 1st adoption was done while I was in the military and was very inexpensive, my most expensive was my 2nd child, mainly with air fare and hotel expenses. My youngest are an instate placement, so I only drove 75 miles to pick them up. I am a nurse-midwife so childcare for me is expensive. My hours vary and I'm on call nights, weekends and holidays. Lucky for me I have had the same childcare provider since my oldest was 3yr. What's tough is when the kids get sick or as in the case of my number 1 son I get called from school to get him as he has been acting out. He has some emotional issues that his twin fortunately doesn't. All of my familly live out of state, so I have no backup from them. Sometimes the money is tight. I no longer eat lunch out=I brown bag it. We have family outings to McDonald's on Thursdays when the happy meals are cheap, and rent videos rather than go to the theater. Some times i ask myself how crazy am I, but for the most part I am happy with my decision. Like you I wanted a family and so I went for it. You can do it. The first step is the hardest. You'll need lots of family support and prayers. My family has given me both. I also have a very supportive work family as well. Lots of luck.

I do know of single disabled women who have adopted from other countries. As long as you have a statement from your doctor saying that you're physically able to raise children, I think you can adopt. However, I think Romania is closed to US adoptions. Am I still correct on this?