I'm ready.

[DSM4Life]

We been talking about it for years and we are finally ready to adopt!! I am excited and nervous at the same time. I know some of you guys have mentioned you worked in the field of adoption/foster care and maybe you can just give me a heads up on the process and how things go. I know there are many different adoption methods and we have a meeting with out adoption agent this weekend to discuss everything. I have about 1000 questions I want to ask but I am sure that is normal in the beginning.

[Shol'va]

Holy cow your finally going to do it. Is Hazard going to be the God Father? I need to find a mate first, that doesn't need a shrink, before I can even think about something that intense and serious and responsible as to raising a child.

[RaginCajun]

Whoa!!!!

I think tigersharks girl sexy is in social work if I'm not mistaken.

And I was wondering if you ever figured out your kitchen island!

Congrats!

[DSM4Life]

Whoa!!!!

I think tigersharks girl sexy is in social work if I'm not mistaken.

And I was wondering if you ever figured out your kitchen island!

Congrats!

Decided against it. We wanted to keep the open area to make house gatherings more comfortable.

Holy cow your finally going to do it. Is has going to be the God Father?

He can if he helps out with the fees. OMG it's expensive!

[gixxerboy1]

Congrats DSM. I really hope it works out for the both of you.

[AD]

Will you get to choose boy or girl?

[DSM4Life]

Will you get to choose boy or girl?

I believe you do.

Holy cow your finally going to do it. Is has going to be the God Father?

He can if he helps out with the fees. OMG it's expensive!

[Armykid93]

Congrats to both of you

[Lunk1]

Are you planning an overseas adoption or US??

[bigZthedestroyer]

Awesome. Congrats! I hope the process is smooth for yall

[marcus300]

All the best

[wh1spa]

Well done DSM! Hope the process all goes smoothly for you guys. From what I hear about the process in AU, I hope they have something better over there.

Keep us posted

[kelkel]

Outstanding. Big step but well worth it!

[wh1spa]

Outstanding. Big step but well worth it!

Is that Dumbledore KelKel? I though he died?

All the best

Your present Avi reminds me of a scene from Season 1 of Spartacus.

[AD]

so is it going to be a boy?

[ReX357]

Congrats DSM! I'm happy for you man. I think this is great.

[DSM4Life]

so is it going to be a boy?

I can't lie, I'd like to have a son.


Thank you all for the kinds words.

[thegodfather]

As long as you dont swap him for an Ipod Touch (U2 Edition) while visiting the Middle Earth..... Lol, J/k bro, congrats that is truly awesome.....I think adopting is great, there are so many unfit parents in this world, and especially in the area that you and I reside in, that I think its a really noble thing to do, as you can give some kid a brighter future then just falling through the cracks. Good luck bro...

[marcus300]

Do you and your partner know why you can't have children?

[AD]

I can't lie, I'd like to have a son.


Thank you all for the kinds words.

ya, i asked you before in your Ask Anything thread. just wondering if you have changed your mind.
good luck! to be a new father, you're going to need it!

[AD]

Do you and your partner know why you can't have children?

i would guess its probably due to anovulation. but further tests may be needed for confirmation...

[wh1spa]

Do you and your partner know why you can't have children?

I doubt its from lack of trying

[kronik420]

adopt from a 3rd world

they don't eat as much and they can make their own clothes.. lol jks

good luck

[banehallow]

adopt from a 3rd world

they don't eat as much and they can make their own clothes.. lol jks

good luck

^ weirdly funny.

to the OP congrats and good luck!

[lstbred]

Congrats! give someone a chance that needs it! If you dont mind me asking, how hard is it for (male) gay couples to adopt where you're at?

[Euroholic]

Im not a gay hater but are you people even aloud to adopt? Im just curious as i have no idea.

[Back In Black]

Im not a gay hater but are you people even aloud to adopt? Im just curious as i have no idea.

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't try if they couldn't!!! I'm sure you didn't mean to come across this way but your post reads a little bigoted.

DSM, good luck mate. What age group are you looking at adopting?

[DSM4Life]

Im not a gay hater but are you people even aloud to adopt? Im just curious as i have no idea.

Yes we are allow to adopt. Apparently my gay $45,000.00 is just as good as the next's guys.

Congrats! give someone a chance that needs it! If you dont mind me asking, how hard is it for (male) gay couples to adopt where you're at?

Nope most agency's advertise "same sex adoption." They do this because I believe there are different laws for same sex couples

I doubt its from lack of trying

This is true.

[Euroholic]

Sorry if i offended im from a country town i dont no much about gays and there rights.

Good luck tho mate..

I had 2 abortions last year with 2 diffrent birds sort of makes me feel bad now. Knowing you want a kid and all.

Have you thought about trying to get a women pregnant and maybe get her to help you out so that way the kid will be yours? Ive seen it on tv were gay people get a female friend to carry there baby then they give it to them when its born. Just a thought bro.

[DSM4Life]

Sorry if i offended im from a country town i dont no much about gays.

Good luck mate..

I had 2 abortions last year sort of makes me feel bad now.

I was not offended by your question.

I'm pretty sure they wouldn't try if they couldn't!!! I'm sure you didn't mean to come across this way but your post reads a little bigoted.

DSM, good luck mate. What age group are you looking at adopting?

I would like an infant.

[-Ender-]

We been talking about it for years and we are finally ready to adopt!! I am excited and nervous at the same time. I know some of you guys have mentioned you worked in the field of adoption/foster care and maybe you can just give me a heads up on the process and how things go. I know there are many different adoption methods and we have a meeting with out adoption agent this weekend to discuss everything. I have about 1000 questions I want to ask but I am sure that is normal in the beginning.

It is a very long process(as it should be).

and imho: nobody is ever truely ready to become a parent. Some are just better equipped for the task than others. At best you should be confident and scared to death at the same time.

Best of luck!

[jasc]

Congrats!

I remember you mentioning this multiple times over the last year+. Your excitement is contagious and I'm really happy for you guys.

All the best.

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DSM i definitely think giving a child who is unwanted by the original parents a chance at a good life is a great thing! i wish u all the best!

while offensively presented, euroholic raised a decent point. have yall considered a surrogate mother? im just curious.

[cherrydrpepper]

Congratulations DSM and wishing you guys all the best

[Capebuffalo]

Kids change everything and I mean everything. No more free me time no more me at all actually.
That being said there is nothing better than having a child. They are so innocent and loving.
When they look up at you it will melt your heart. I can't imagine my life without my son now.
Go be daddys. And enjoy every minute of it.

[gixxerboy1]

Kids change everything and I mean everything. No more free me time no more me at all actually.
That being said there is nothing better than having a child. They are so innocent and loving.
When they look up at you it will melt your heart. I can't imagine my life without my son now.
Go be daddys. And enjoy every minute of it.

i feel the same way about my Dog

[AD]

i feel the same way about my Dog

Having a baby is almost like having a dog. Except that it's the baby throwing a toy and daddy goes fetch.

[Capebuffalo]

Having a baby is almost like having a dog. Except that it's the baby throwing a toy and daddy goes fetch.

Yeah thats a fun one. Especially at the table. I call it Daddy fetch sippy cup

[AD]

Yeah thats a fun one. Especially at the table. I call it Daddy fetch sippy cup

At least, with a dog, you can kick him out to the yard when you're mad...

[Capebuffalo]

At least, with a dog, you can kick him out to the yard when you're mad...

Sometimes I wish they would put me out in the yard.