[sfbaymom2000]

We got our daughter at age three and finalized six months later. I wrote a lot early on about the challenges and frustrations I experienced. I had a really rough time during the first year, off and on, largely to Post Adoption Depression (it is REAL).

Anyway, things are a lot better now, but she still has some serious emotional and behavioral (and possibly learning) issues. It is draining dealing with the behavior issues that go along with attachment issues, but it is wonderful to make a difference in the life of a child. I have those few days where I feel like this was a mistake, but most of the time I feel like she has added so much to our family. We still have a lot of adjusting to due, even after a year and a half, but things get better little by little. Good luck to you!