[KayV]

Yes, Jennifer, don't worry too much about the age thing. There could be problems, yes, but I think the chance is you won't have much of them. Our little girl came home at 28 months after a horrendous adoption nightmare, after living with 3 foster mothers and an orphanage, and has also attached to us beautifully. Each child is different, but Gabby is still quite little.

KayV

[P.E.Z.]

Could you also email me your agency ,
I'm with the same one as baybeeboy
our timelines are just unacceptable!

[itsinhishands]

Thank you for posting....We have had a very horrible time with our adoption; this really helps put things in perspective.

Hugs!

PS Tried to pm you, your box is full.

[waiting4james]

I'm trying to answer everything here.

Our attorney did nothing the first 7 months, but our agency told us he did, we were led to believe that the case was stalled in family court, because of delays with the Hague, and while we questioned being stuck there that long, we really had no way to prove that they were lying(we thought - this is where outside help would have come in handy!)

I really don't want to scare people by my post. Juan Carlos has anger issues and insecurity issues, but he is very much attached to us and is a very loving child... he can just rage like nobody's business, and is always worried we are going to leave him. He bonded to my husband right away and took a little longer to bond to me, he didn't want me to comfort him, and I guess he was less threatened by a male figure. I do think that toddler age is the worst time emotionally for them though. They have so much happening to them and are old enough to know it sucks, but not old enough to put their feelings into words or deal intellectually with the situation.

Case in point to Juan Carlos' hyperactivity... he and hubby just got back from fishing and said Juan Carlos fell of the boat while playing... luckily he was wearing a life vest and was easy to fish out!

Anyway... baby's crying and I can't get the pics to attach, so I'll try later...

Chelsea

[wvamom]

Chelsea,
Thank you so much for posting! I remember praying for you while you were trying to bring Juan Carlos home. Your story is by far the worst I have heard, as far as your child's care and trying to get him home. You must be doing a lot right, for him to be as well adjusted as he is!

Carolyn

[jennifervan]

Chelsea,
Sorry for taking things off track with my post. You were just trying to update us. I just got panicky. I was overwhelmed and then I was concerned about my situation...sorry.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that I am sorry you went through a horrible process. I am glad that you are keeping in touch here. Also, I too would like to see updated pictures.

(baybeeboy I am pming you)

Sorry and thanks,
Jennifer