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Greta,
Thanks for the compliment. I actually have a 19yo bio that helps when she is visiting from college.
I adopted independently through Cathy Harris. Traveled with my dad for my first adoption and alone for the second. Had both a facilitator and translator in-country both trips so wasn't really "alone".
By US standards, my kids would be considered "waiting children", but Ukraine doesn't have that designation so all adoptions follow the same basic process.
I think this age is easier, but then other than to spoil someone else's babies, I wasn't too keen on the baby stage. I like them much better when they are walking, talking, and can interact.
Cost...first adoption in 9/01 $19k 2 children, second adoption 11/02 $14k 1 child. Expect the same this year.
Sorry to be so short. Having internet connection issues.
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Hannah Detherow
Proud mom to 1 grown bio and 4 Ukrainian gifts
IUAFN #363, #614, & #733
Director, Open Arms Children's Charities
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