[MamaChinch]

My process was pretty smooth and quick. Nothing major at all, I started in 2005 and 15 months later brught my baby home. One thing that happened was my fault, put wrong passport number on a couple docs, so I had to re-do them, simple enough. And our court was pushed from June to August due to judges on vacations. 10 days waived. No travel problems, not even delayed flights. A car accident in Moscow gave me a fat lip, and we came home the week the whole "no liquids" thing came down. Got some things taken from me, again, no biggie. I always tell people the process was half the fun! A lot of work, but I have new friends and most inportantly, my daughter!!
The folks I travelled with had similar exeperience, too. I think these boards are a place to come vetn to ask advice alot when you are having problem, so it may seem like folks are all having night mares! And, of course, when it's happending to you.....it is!
I am trying all I can to do #2, mostly just getting my finances together.