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Adopting a 2nd Time
We adopted our first child from Russia and our second child from China. I don't think the second adoption was any easier or harder, it was just different. As experienced parents (versus no experience the first time), some issues were easier to handle. We were better prepared to deal with some things and less worried about being good parents. The paperwork and wait were worse. The travel was better.
I had thought we would not adopt a second time because of money, but a generous family member made it possible. Often things that seem settled can change when the circumstances change.
I am not sure I have an explanation for why something bothers you more one day than another. That said, I think it's normal. When I have had significant issues troubling me, I have found similar variations. Some days I couldn't stop thinking about them. Other days they didn't come up much.
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