[Gemmabean]

I'm making this a new thread so it doesn't get lost in my personal adoption journey thread.

I just want to talk to those of you who are on the fence about adoption.

For so long, I only wanted my biological baby, and would not consider adoption. They do say hindsight is 20/20...

I just want to say the the decision to adopt is sort of like falling in love, you'll know it when it hits you.

I don't know if that will make sense to anyone else or not, but I've been giving it a lot of thought lately.

Our decision to adopt only came after my visit to the deep pit of dispair, and I don't wish for anyone else to have to go there.

You will find it in your heart when you are ready to adopt. Please know that. And you will be at peace with your decision.

A friend of mine with biological children said something to me that I found very interesting. She said that in 100 years, it won't matter that a child was or wasn't a biological child. I thought that was kind of an interesting statement. Postarity won't care.

All that matters is the love you have in your heart for a child.

I know our child IS out there, we just have to search and find him or her. And like falling in love, we will know our child.

I hope this helps anyone who is on the fence.

As usual, I'm not shy, and happy to answer any questions you have and please feel free to visit my blog. Just like when I was on my infertility journey, I will do anything I can to help anyone else reach their dream of being a mom (or dad).

Love and hugs,
Julie