Who can tell me about adoption?

[persa]

Where do I even start looking/researching how to do it, the terminology, the logistics? DH and I have a 3.5 yr old and we've been trying unsuccessfully to have a second (I'm 41). I'm trying to come to terms with DD being an only child but it just doesnt feel like our family is complete, if that makes sense. There's an empty space where another child should be.

We live in Texas, if that makes a difference. I don't know if education matters but we are plenty educated. We are definitely open to a baby of a different ethnicity. Not sure how I feel about open adoptions at this point, I'm definitely not educated about that topic. Don't think we would be interested in the foster care system at this point.

The only person I "know" here who has adopted is @jermys. Is there anyone else who has done it or in the process of doing it that can talk me through where to start, what I should be thinking about?

[lust2hart]

pandce.proboards.com/thread/303400/adopted-looked-adoption

[persa]

Well shit, how did I not see that? And it's from today?! I'm on my phone (app) and the search makes my phone crash. Thanks. I'll read that thread.

[cst2cst]

If it wasn't mentioned in the other post, the bumps adoption board is a great resource and has a lot if info on getting started.

[persa]

Mar 20, 2014 22:37:51 GMT -5 cst2cst said:

If it wasn't mentioned in the other post, the bumps adoption board is a great resource and has a lot if info on getting started.

Thanks, I saw that mentioned. I guess the bump is still good for something

[Jermys]

Go to a few informational meetings for different agencies, and get a feel for them. That was incredibly beneficial!

[Captain Serious]

Yeah, check out an introductory book on the topic and read the FAQs in the bunko addition board. After that, I'll be happy to answer any more specific questions you might have.

[persa]

Thanks guys, I'm going to get adoption for dummies and start there and I'll look at what agencies pop up in a Google search to start with . I don't know anyone locally who has adopted so I don't have any local resources.