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1. the number and length of your visits is different for the various regions and baby homes. it's my understanding that the director of the baby home calls the shots on this. some parents have generous visits, and others, quite limited.
2. your child MAY end up keeping what you bring. but then again, they may not. if your child is one of the "favorites", it's probable that they will keep them. again, this varies. each baby home seems to have it's own unique climate when it comes to the adoptive parent(s).
3. i have never heard of an adoptive parent not being able to take pics and video. take way more than you think you will ever want. especially video. this will be a precious treasure to your child years from now.
4. you will always have a translator with you. this is part of what you pay your agency for. if you travel with someone from home, and if you are granted permission, i recommend videotaping all the Q&A sessions you have with the various people at the baby home (i.e. social workers, doctors, caregivers, lawyers, etc.)
it's never too early to start educating and preparing yourself. i'm so excited for this little ! and for you of course too.
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"As you do not know the path of the wind,
or how the body is formed in a mother's womb,
so you cannot understand the work of God,
the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5
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