[Jessi_76]

Hi again,

Two posts appeared while I was posting mine, so I will respond to what they've said as well.

I TOTALY agree with Becky. Find the right agency and girls and young children (9 mos-ish) ARE available. I also agree that all of the things that may have once been issues no longer become important!! And, I agree that it's SO important to have the finality of an adoption (Russian adoption offers that, domestic does not). ALL GREAT RESPONSES, Becky!!!!


In line with what Christina said, I agree. Plan on at least $45k to adopt one child. Our estimates are about $95k-ish not including readoption in the States (which I've heard in my state is about $2500 per child), but including EVERYTHING else - food in Russia, hotels, etc. etc. That's for two. So figure ($47,500 for each). We are making three trips. It is VERY costly to fly to Russia and this should be considered in your decision as well. All in all, we've spent $20k on airfare alone. It's really stifling, but when you think about it...this is the absolute BEST use of money you could EVER spend. A good agency will not "take" your money without offering you a guarantee so to speak, and will put the money in escrow until your adoption is final. Also, everything gets paid in "shifts" so it's not all one lump sum. This helps. Our expenses have been spread out over our nine-month process, however, the bulk being in the last month, for sure.


Again, best of luck!!
Jessi