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What age is right for me?

Beth Posted at 19:28 on Thu, 07/07/2011
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 I'm 25 years old and I feel adoption may be the right thing for me. I've though about surrogates (my wife and I would prefer to not have children ourselves) and things like that, but I think adoption would be best. How do you know when you're ready? What age is recommended? If you have any personal experiences and tips on when is the right time, that would be awesome.
Thank you.

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 That's not an easy

MrMan Posted at 04:08 on Fri, 07/08/2011

 That's not an easy question to answer. It all depends on you. I'm guessing you could be ready now since you're thinking about it so much.

 I agree with MrMan. You'll

Bubblez Posted at 00:06 on Tue, 07/12/2011

 I agree with MrMan. You'll know when the time is right. Go with your gut feeling and you'll be fine :)

 I think mid twenties are a

Amy Posted at 19:37 on Sat, 07/23/2011

 I think mid twenties are a good time to start thinking about adoption because you're more mature, stable and know what you want from life.

 Everyone is unique. Some

Mom2B Posted at 21:50 on Thu, 08/11/2011

 Everyone is unique. Some people are very mature and ready at 20, while others need to wait until their 30s. Remember, doubt is always normal but if you are second-guessing yourself then wait it out. You have plenty of time to think about this. You'll know when the time is right, without a doubt. It will hit you and you'll feel confident in your decision.

 I like how everyone here

Melanie Posted at 01:45 on Tue, 08/23/2011

 I like how everyone here has their own answer to this question. Makes me feel like it's up to me instead of feeling rushed into getting adoption out of the way in fear of being "too old".

 Thanks for all the support

Beth Posted at 18:49 on Fri, 09/02/2011

 Thanks for all the support guys. I'm thinking I should probably wait it out a little bit longer until I feel things are a bit more stable in my life. Things aren't bad or anything, but I have plenty of time; as some of you said. Thanks so much for your support!!