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Our son was 5, 6 and 7 on each of our three trips. At no time did we consider taking him. We would have loved to - honestly - share the experience and have him with us. I missed him very, very much.. But, I had to agree with what many people said before me about all the reasons not to take children on these trips. We ended up losing the first child we met and accepted - then we had to later turn down another child after meeting her. These things we have never discussed with our son and I'm not sure he'd understand why this baby was his 'sister' but now she's not - and this baby we can't accept due to medical issues that he can't understand.. These trips were incredibly stressful and difficult for DH and I - I just can't imagine putting DS through it as well.
One day - we'll all go back to Russia as a family. When both kids are older and can understand the trip and we are just there to enjoy ourselves.
It was hard to leave him. So I understand your thinking of not picking Russia.. But honestly, as others have said, it's harder on you than them!
And yes, both parents must be in court during trip 2...
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