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We started out focused on a bio child. But after several miscarriages and ART attempts I decided it was more important to me to be a parent than a patient. At the same time, DH had been talking with a colleague who had adopted from Korea several times and was very happy with the program. We looked into it and liked many of the same things that appealed to others: the foster care situation as opposed to institutionalization; the availability of information about the birth parents; the relatively young age at which babies become available, the excellent medical care. We felt that all of these things gave us a good chance of adopting a healthy baby who would be able to attach securely. In addition, although some of the Korean government's requirements for adoptive parents may be a little restrictive, we liked that they care enough about the children to be selective about who gets them, and aren't just giving them away to any stranger with a 171.

Mo, I hope this helps. I'm really enjoying your blog, so thanks and keep up the good work!