[amyfk]

Hi Marina

I think it's probably pretty normal to have anxieties about having a new child(thru birth or adotpion) and about the general health of the child. Not everyone expresses it, but I think it's there with just about everyone.

So dont feel guilty about it. With a biological child, you get what you get healthwise. In adoption(although some of the medicals are rather scant from Russia) in some aspects you can put in a preference for the general health of the child. I wouldnt feel guilty for knowing what kinds of health issues you feel you're comfortable in dealing with and those which you arent. Youre just being honest with yourself.

Good luck,
Amy K NJ