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Welcome!
I'm a single mom to a son adopted from Bulgaria. I'm 41 and my son just turned 5. He's been home just over 2 years. He was nearly 3 when he came to his family.
Toddlers are great, but they can be tough. The longer a child is an orphanage, the more delays they may have.
I recommend alot of research - research the child care in the country you are considering, research agencies, accreditation, etc. Read The Weavers Craft, Toddler Adoption. Research sensory integration. Attend any and all classes your agency holds.
And after you do all your research and you think that you're prepared - YOU'RE NOT! But that's the way adoption is.
I love my son with all my heart. I don't remember what life was like before I was a mama. In fact, it wasn't really much of a life, compared to what I have now. All the work is worth it! He's brought so much my life - love, joy, laughs, so much more!
As I often say, the army isn't the toughest job you'll ever love - parenting is!
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