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Our first son was named by his birthmother, but he was not called that name in the baby house. They used a nickname. He was 19 months old when we adopted him.
Our second son was presumably name by his birthmother. Since he was a foundling and there was a note attach to him saying his name is, but no last name was given. He is 3 years old and we changed his name from Vasiliy to Adam. Vasiliy translated to Basil. At the baby house they did use his actual name.
He does recognize his new name and we have dropped using is Russian name now.
Also, Adam's baby house prepared him for the adoption very well. We supplied them with a photo album of the house, us, pets and some key toys. He was answering to his American name rather quickly so I believe they were getting him use to it.
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Elissa
June 1999 - Welcome Home Josh! 19 months old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 1998.
June 2006 - Welcome Home Adam! 3 years old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 2005.
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