[boodles77]

Hello all!

I'm new here. My husband and I have no children. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome five years ago, and I've been told I don't ovulate. The many medications I have been taking have only made me sick and miserable. I'm about to give up on them and on the hopes of one day being able to conceive my own child. It's so devastating.... but I'd rather be happy and healthy rather than be sick all the time.

My husband and I have recently brought up the idea of adoption. He seems pretty optimistic, while I'm still dealing with the frustrations of above. He is 100% Hungarian, and he's very proud of his roots. We've thought it might be a good idea, not only if we could adopt, but if we could adopt a Hungarian child. My husband still has relatives in Hungary; although, he has lost contact with them.

There is soooo much information about adoption, and I think we're getting in over our heads.... but we still can't find simple answers that we're looking for..... Maybe someone here can help? Here are our questions:

-How successful are International adoptions?
-What is the average age of children who are adopted internationally?
-How difficult is it to adopt internationally?
-Is it possible to do a private international adoption?
-Who should we contact (domestically or in Hungary) to begin the adoption process?
-How successful are International adoptions?

Any answers would be helpful. If anyone has had experience with adopting a Hungarian child, I would really be interested in chatting or emailing.

Thanks!
Deborah