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Originally Posted By Karen

You probably will not get to pick out your child with India. Indian children are not allowed to be photolisted. If you are concerned about the bonding with an adopted child...we are working on our third adoption from India and have two biological. There is NO difference in how I feel toward any of my children...adopted or not. Indian children are very beautiful. The reason we picked India was the fact that the children are usually Hindu which strictly forbids alcohol and drugs. I can't say that it never happens but it is very rare. Not the case with Russia. If you would like to "pick" out your child...can I suggest Rainbow Kids. They have a very nice photolisting. Many countries are represented that allow this. Those of us who have adopted from India feel that we definately have adopted children who were worth the wait!! If you want a country that is a little less expensive but you get to pick out your child...check out the site...www.ukrainianangels.com. The person on there can literally talk you through the paperwork for an independent Ukrainian adoption. About half the fee of Russia and you get to pick out your child or adopt two unrelated children at one time. Best Wishes to you....Karen