Teen children a turn off?

I don't see how having teen age children would have affected my decision as long as I liked the rest of your profile. However, have you talked to your kids about this? I had a friend in high school who's parents had a baby when she was a freshman, and it made her REALLY mad. Personally, I thought her reasons were kinda dumb, but it did put a strain on her relationship with her mom. Just a little something to look out for...

Oh yes! They know. My husband and I have been trying to get preg. for two years, but due to infertility couldn't so they know everything that has been going on. We have an extreamly open relationship with our daughters. They are pretty psyched to get a wee one in the house.

Tracey, Every expectant mom is differentfor me, it would have been an instant deal breaker. I wanted MŒs parents to have no biological children, and no chance of ever being able to have biological childrenbecause of some bad personal experiences I had had. IŒm sure there are a number of expectant moms out there who would consider your family҅just give it some time ;)

the first time our profile was shown the mother specifically stated that she wouldn't place in a house w/ older children because of the potential of abuse.

Well, that is probably someone not experienced with children who was probably projecting her own issues. My kids abusive ? *LOL*

I agree with yoru reply that the expectant mother must have experienced abuse to have worried about it in our situation, can't fault her for being over protective. I wanted to follow-up with that fact that we did get matched this last week and one of the draws I think is that our daughter is the same age as the daughter the expectant mother is parenting, I think it made her feel good to know the baby will have a big sister looking out for it. I think the right match happens when it is meant to be. Good luck -- Jo