Is it too late to give my son up for adoption if he's almost 2?

I don't know that, but what I know is that children can still grow up in poverty and if he has you, you will get through it together. I understand it's hard times and I speak from a safe distance, but at least if you end up doing it, you should choose very carefully who you'll give him to and if it's really worth it in the end. If you can provide the basics and if you love him, that's enough. And in the future you might get a chance and get out of poverty and then your feelings will be very complicated. I hope both of you will be okay!

I am very sorry. It sounds as if you have got a lot in your plate right now. Please remain strong. In the meantime try to think long and hard about this decision. Envision the future. If you think that it would be best for him then look into the service. Speak to other mothers who may have gone through the same process. There are many mum/parent support groups online. If you think that it would be best for him to stay with you then focus on how you can make the household a healthy environment, more so emotionally ,for the wellbeing of both of you. Whatever the outcome may be try to remain positive for him. You don't need to be wealthy in resources to lead a satisfied and successful life. However you need to be stable in mind. And if the former is affecting the latter, only you know.

Uh yes, it will effect him and you should probably get your tubes tied. I'm not being funny but your last post said you were pregnant...if you can't afford to raise a child and you are seriously considering giving up your two year old son then you need to use your damn head.

It might have a late effect on him. However this choice must be hard, so hard,. If he is brought up in a wonderful adoring family, he may be so happy that his life and wellbeing was catered for. He might have an understanding as to why you couldn't keep him.

I doubt he will have any clear memories of you but getting adopted will be a huge change in his life, he will spend the best half of a year, maybe even more, adjusting to the new life and the emotions attached to the entire process might be something he won't forget.

I know I'm not in a place to suggest anything here for you or your son's life but don't give him up yet unless you have the right family for him. Don't just put him in the system. You might not have much to give him now but you're still a better option than the system. At least, he will be with his loving mother.

More than likely. I have memories from when I was 3 and given the fact this would mean significant change for him, he'll have more reason to carry the emotions attached to the memories.

Can I ask why you want to make this decision?

If you really want to give up your own child, do it. He will be better without you.

He'll remember and it will no doubt effect him all his life .
And you.

you have to do what u need to do.. its cool and im sure he will find a loving family. i feel bad you must be dealing with a lot right now. im sorry

My first memory is from just before I was two .. you'd wanna get some help asap with this..

No if he is a little brat get rid of him

Why do you want to do that

OMG..why would you do that?..

that is heartbreaking

He'll remember.

You have internet access, you have money for your child. Once you have a kid, they come first, and you should always find a way to take care of them. If he is not your priority, he's way better off with someone else