How many children do want/have?

[popcornbird]

I don't understand. I think that if for some reason I wanted kids and I couldn't I'd adopt before I went to one of those clinics. Why try so hard for your own when there are other children who need supportive homes?

Everyone has their own choice. I would love to adopt a needy child someday...it is such a rewarding thing to do, BUT...I'd like to have my own child first. Then again, it depends on God's will. If I couldn't have children, I would adopt, but I somehow believe the feeling of a child developing in your own womb is just different. Everyone has their own choice when it comes to kids...no reason to 'not understand'.

[NoahsMommy]

I've always thought that if I had kids, I'd adopt. From a very early age, I knew that there were kids without mommies and daddies and that touched me. Sure, it'd be nice to have a child that shared my DNA...but I personally (MY OWN OPINON, NOT JUDGEMENT) feel that its selfish (OF ME, NOT OTHERS) to have more kids when the world is full of kids that need loving, supportive parents. I know I could make a parentless child's life better if I were there.

I also have health issues that I'd NEVER willingly inflict on a child. That is one things I'm judgemental on. IF YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS THAT IS GENETIC, PLEASE BE UNSELFISH AND ADOPT IF YOU NEED TO BE A MOTHER/FATHER!! That is one of my very large pet peeves. KNOWINGLY subjecting an innocent child to the ravages of disease is very cruel. (please note, I said knowingly...not UNKNOWINGLY)

Anyway....off my soapbox now.

I'd like 1 or 2...adopted only. I think it'd be an honor to be a parent of a child in need. They've already begun life unfairly, they deserve someone that values and loves them.