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Hi. DH and I are looking to adopt a toddleraged boy. We've been in the process since Spring '04 . . . long story as to why we are still around that I won't get into here. We have been warned to expect delays, attachment issues, etc. so we are definitely going in with eyes wide open and with a fair amount of knowledge about the adoption process.

However, I wanted to get more specifics on the delays, attachment issues any of you online may have struggled with so that we have an even better idea of what to expect, what may or may not be "normal," etc. I'm still not clear from what materials are out there what exactly an "attachment" issue or what it looks like! Also, any ideas as to how to tackle them is very welcomed.

TIA