[Steffanie]

Hello! I just wanted to introduce myself. My husband and I have decided to adopt from Russia. We have been dealing with infertility for 4 yrs. I have been doing research on China Adoption since last Novermber, and was planning to adopt from China, but I just cannot wait any longer (must be 30 yrs old to adopt from China.) Also, I have spoken with a few family members and co-workers who know people who have adopted from Russia, and were very pleased with the process. I just started my research and reading on Russia only a couple of weeks ago, so I am very new to this process. Please forvige my ignorance, if I ask some silly questions. I have been reading this forum for about two weeks, and everyone seems so friendly, and willing to share their information. I can say the same thing about the China forum. Everyone was very nice. I have PM a few people about the adoption agency they are using. Can anyone give me any advice on getting started. All I have done so far is send off for our certified copies of our birth certificates. I am still trying to get information on which agency to use. We have been looking at Lutheran Social Services of the South. If anyone would like to PM with any information I would be greatful. Once again thanks for all of the information on this forum and for all of the beautiful baby pictures. Hope to hear from yall soon. Oh yea, I am from Texas. Pardon the "yall".

Steffanie