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We were well informed about M's health issues all through the adoption process. Our case is a little different in that she was brought here from Cambodia specifically for medical treatment. We didn't even get involved until after the bulk of her major medical treatment was over. If anything, I think we were over-informed!
Having said that, I don't think there is any way to prepare for caring for a child with significant health/learning/behavior/whatever issues - "special needs" as they say. It's in the day-to-day caregiving that you really begin to understand what you've gotten yourself into.
Now, of course, I can't imagine life without her!
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