Marnie,
I really think it depends on the agency or attorney you are using as to how long it takes before "you are in the book".
AS to how long you will have to wait until a baby is placed with you I think really depends on how many couples are waiting with you, and what you are willing to accept with a baby.
My husband and I have waited almost 2 years!! It will be 2 years at the end of Aug. We have had 2 failed adoptions
The last one failed just this past April
I don't think any agency or attorney can really give you a time frame as to how long before you get placed with a baby.
Good luck on your adoption endevors.
Keep us posted on how things are going
