Hello solobiker,

Not sure if posting will ruffle any feathers ... as I'm a guy posting on a women's cycling forum. I lurk and do some research for my girlfriend as I have gotten her into cycling and I look on here for various information pertaining to her and her cycling issues / experiences, etc. (i.e. saddles, chamois creme, etc.)

I am 36yrs old also ... and with no children. My GF has a 12yr old. My father and his wife who are 59 and 43 respectively (she has no children of her own) have adopted two WONDERFUL little girls from China. Emma was adopted in June 2002 and is now 4.5yrs old and Hailey was adopted August of 2004 and is now 22mos old. They are absolutely adorable and the best thing that could've happened to my father, his wife, and my father's parents ... they are so loved all around. My little sisters are SO much fun. I enjoy keeping them now and then and do love the time we all spend together playing, etc.

If you are interested in international adoption, feel free to send me any questions in a post or via PM.

I think it is a wonderful consideration and wish you much luck.

Brian