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Nancy, the son we adopted from CH#1 in Almaty spent his baby days at Baby House #1. He speaks fondly of his time there and really enjoyed the care takers. We adopted him last year when he was six and had been in the Children's Home just over a year. He is a very happy and well adjusted little guy with no attachment disorders or other problems you might expect. He talks about his "other detsky dome" where they had lots of fun and toys. Thought this might be reassuring to you in regards to what to expect from your little one. The other thing I would tell you to be prepared for is that these kids are emotionally a little behind U.S. kids. We met another couple who adopted a four year old while we were there and he wasn't quite potty trained yet. Trying, but he seemed more like a 3 year old than a four year old so try and prepare yourself for her to be younger than what you'd normally expect. The little four year old they adopted was a smiling, happy go lucky, beautiful little boy. Very active and no problems with snuggling up and loving you instantly. Good luck and enjoy your adoption journey. It's absolutely amazing.
Kelly