[PolishCas]

I'm just curious.. out of all the countries you could adopt from, why Poland? It seems the wait is extremely long, so I was just wondering why people choose this country?

Anyone have any "new" updates? Did you get a referral? Any success stories about adopting from Poland out there?

One last question, it seems Polish nationals have "first pick" for a Polish child, well my question is, what by defination do they mean in a "Polish national". Is it someone who is a citizen of Poland? A person of has a Polish visa? Also, does anyone know if having a relative (father) who served in the Polish army give you any benefits? What about relatives who are lawyers, doctors, etc. in Poland?

Thanks!

[stitchie]

Hi Casandra -- Well, my DH and I have a success story, finally!

We chose Poland to adopt our 14 month old twins because both my husband and I are of Polish heritage. I actually spoke Polish before English (growing up on the South Side of Chicago will do that to you!) and I often spent time with my mom and her sisters who spoke Polish together. So for my DH and me, it was really the only choice, but we really went thru some hard times getting there.

"Polish national" is someone who is an ex-pat of Poland or who still holds a passport, or a citizen living in Poland. These people, from what I have been told by my adoption agency, get the healthiest youngest children.

I have to say, though, even though our girls have had their challenges, they are lively and healthy. They are progressing at an astonishing rate (we've been home a month with them) and they are adjusting very well to their new home, kitty cats, new car seats, play areas, and best of all, good, plentiful, different foods. These girls eat everything under the sun. It's a delight to watch these little lives unfold before us, and yes, we did it, finally!

[sherrilg]

hi i am going thru my homestudy now and am reading this book about international adoptions. it happened to mention adoption from poland. is it a long wait for a girl 1-3 years old? how did you find an agency? i have not come across any agencies that go to poland? expensive? would really love to talk to you about this.

[ChrisCB]

Hi Sharon-

Congrats on your twins! It's great that they are adjusting to their new home and new foods. But are you suggesting that food is not plentiful in Poland?

Chris

[MamaBear2B]

Congratulations on your girls, Sharon !

We are hoping to adopt 2 siblings from Poland as well. Can you please expand on the kinds of challenges your daughters have had since adoption? Thank you

[MamaBear2B]

Follow up: our adoption process was halted for a very exciting reason: we found out we were pregnant with our "miracle" baby last June and now have a little baby girl.