[posh]

I know there are several here adopting 2 at a time. I am just wondering about the cost of 2 vs 1 at a time. Anyone have a ballpark estimate?

Thanks
Elaine

[monami7]

We are going thru two countries so it may be different. I have heard that 2 from Guatamala is almost twice the cost.

[posh]

wow I thought it was only a few thousand more for a second one.

[monami7]

I could be wrong but I thought I remember seeing a post a few weeks ago that it only saved a few thousand.

[posh]

thanks monami

[chica_latina]

We are adopting 2 babies through 2 different lawyers (same agency).. The cost of everything was double.. We only got a couple thousand $$ break from our agency fee, but everything else was double.

[lifessence]

hi,

same as chicalatina - small break on agency fee - double everything else.

good luck on your decision! we are here to help in any way we can to support you along the way!

[posh]

wow so if a bmom happens to have twins then you have to pay double right?

[Mandy4President]

Yup, twins are double. Checked on that myself because originally that's what we wanted. Just like twins, two babies that aren't related are also double. Some agencies give a discount on their fee for two. Our agency currently has another little girl that I would love to adopt, but it's not going to happen. In russia I think it's only a few thousand more to adopt two.

[posh]

maybe when we can finally start I should talk to the agencies about other countries. or I could start calling now to help decided. although my heart is in guatemala but have looked at Russia too. thanks

[dspakowsky]

For two we've paid nearly double. Take care!

[annaguat]

Yes, I believe so but it might vary with agency. We were open to twins but ended up adopting two none related children and I do not think we would have saved any if they were twins except maybe the dossier. I beleive for Guatemala the cost is pretty close to twice as much. It was for us. Anna

Originally Posted by posh

wow so if a bmom happens to have twins then you have to pay double right?

[Jaime Christine]

Everyone is right on. The agency may discount (or even waive) fee for second child, but you will still pay the Guatemala fee.

I would guess it would be between $40-$52K for two.

[MicheleB]

When we adopted two at once the we only saved about 2k in fees (homestudy fees, some fingerprinting, some dossier fees, etc....) The attorney and country fees are per child. Sorry

Take Care!!

[Mommy2twins]

Two for us was also double -- slight break on agency fee. Just the agency fees and country fees were at the 50K mark but there are many other fees to consider as well. I think it would be safe to plan for 60-70K.