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For my first son (domestic newborn adoption) I told my boss and office after waiting about 6 months. Our agency said that around 12-16 months was the average wait - but I thought it might go faster, as we were on the young side of most of the couples that were waiting. As it turned out it too 9 months total, so the timing was just right.
For our second - I told my boss right after we submitted the application (guess I figured 2nd time would go fast too- wrong)mostly because she wanted me to take on more responsibility and I was looking for less. I then left that job after about 9 months for another one that would be from home and would be great for a new baby..., no new baby. When I was downsized out of that job, I started another new job (now 2 years have passed) and I felt I had to tell that boss when I was being hired, as it HAD to be soon, right..... no new baby. I then decided to pursue adoption through our foster care system and explained to my boss that I guess it wouldn't be imminent - 2 weeks later we were placed with baby twins! You just never know.
My advice would be to wait 6 months and then see where you are. If you get placed earlier than that, you can always explain that you never dreamed you would get a baby in 5 months.
Good luck
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