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When we filled out our paperwork we said we were willing to accept a child with curable illnesses. We also made sure we had an IA doctor review any and all medical information, pictures, videos that we received before we told our agency we wanted to continue with the adoption. If there is something that the IA doctor tells you that you are not comfortable with than let your agency know that the child isn't for you. They will understand because they do not want you to accept a referral that you don't feel comfortable adopting. The IA doctors are good and many of them are available to call while you are on trip one if you have questions. Again, if you go on trip one and you don't feel the child is the right one for your family than contact your agency and they will guide you through the steps you need to take. I know some who have gotten to see another referral while on trip 1 and some who have to come home and wait for another one.

My advice is to really discuss what medical conditions you are willing to accept, make sure you really know what is involved with those conditions and make sure you are honest with your agency. You don't have to accept a child if you do not feel they are the right fit for your family.