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One of the things I like about international adoption is the relative predictability. We were given a fee schedule ahead of time, as well as an approximate schedule for the process. My co-worker who is adopting domestically knows people using her agency who were in the book for 11 days, and other people who have been in the book for 3 years. As a result, she hasn't told our boss anything about her plans, whereas I was able to tell him it's likely we'll be adopting within the next six months.
We are only considering infant adoption because as young, first-time parents, we think that is the best thing for us to do. Adopting an older waiting child can be even less predictable because of the nature of the foster care system.
I agree with spaypets on one thing: If those of us who can afford fertility treatments spend the money on adoption instead, it will help the world.
I wish many blessings on the wonderful people who adopt waiting children--in the US and elsewhere. It's just not the best option for everyone.
--Xanny
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