Experience with domestic adoptions

[name_m]Hi[/name_m] berries. : ) [name_m]Long[/name_m] time no post. [name_m]Little[/name_m] Miss has been growing so fast!

[name_u]Ever[/name_u] since I was young, I knew I wanted a big family. Of course, life plans change and with me getting married for the first time while I was in my 40s, I never even thought I would have one child. My husband and I have been talking and considering it, and we would really love to have another child. We want [name_f]Eva[/name_f] to have a sibling, and it would be such a joy to have another little one in the house! We consulted a fertility specialist and agreed with my age and other biological factors, it would be almost impossible to get pregnant in the first place and the risks would be tremendous if it happened.

My husband and I have thought about it, and we think adoption would be a great option for us. The only problem is we have no idea where to begin! Does anyone have any experience with domestic (USA) adoptions? We want as much information as possible before we start the process. I am 47 and I am not sure if my age will be a setback for this process.

Any and all tips/information/stories/etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance. : )

[name_m]Hi[/name_m]! I’m sorry I don’t have any real advice, but I know people who have adopted domestically in the US through two paths: somewhat open private adoptions (mediated by agencies and/or adoption lawyers); and through the foster care system (for the family I know, their daughter was placed with them as a newborn, though the adoption was not finalized until much later). It seems like each one is quite a different experience. Hopefully you will get more feedback from others in this thread to help you figure out what path is right for your family, and I wish you the best of luck!