[torussiawithlove]

My husband and I are adopting from Russia/Moscow. My family is from the Ukraine and we had hoped to adopt from there but Russia for us was clearly the way to go. The only real bump we have hit was in the last few months. Our agencies accreditation expired May 17 2006 and agencies have been asked to apply for NGO status to be re-accredited, they stated it would take at least a few months to work it out. Our paperwork has been sent and we are waiting for our referral and are 2nd on the list for an invitation. Our agency is keeping us up to date on any progress. Although some of these bumps are hard on the heart, we just keep our minds focused on the end result.

Would love to hear from anyone that is/has experienced some of these bumps. Moral support and keeping a positive outlook with others may help us through our journey.

[amyfk]

Hi

We have been on the wait list since January 06. While I found out our agency is also waiting for the reaccreditation and the NGO issue and that is an issue for us, we have had to turn down three referrals due to health issues that were beyond our parenting capabilities. My husband, especially, felt uncomfortable with some of the dxes with the kids. So lately we have hit some curves. Each day I wonder if we will find the child in Russia that is right for us, or if we'll end up switching. We are going to give it a while longer, and we hope all works out, but if not we'll most likely switch over to China.

I think about the adoption every single day and I wonder if we're doing the right thing, etc. etc. so although my worries are different than yours, yes the wait period has definitely been rough.

Try to hang in there and focus on other issues in your life in the meantime.

Best,
Amy K, NJ

[beckyww]

Oh, girl, we all have had da bumps!

We started in 07/04. Dossier complete in 11/04. Registered in St. Pete in 07/05. First trip in 02/06. Second trip in 05/06. Longest pregnancy I ever had!

Everybody last year went through the accreditation blues. It's a wild ride.

Becky
www.woodworthfamily.blogdrive.com

[mommyto4]

Oh yes, the wait at times it seems never ending and you think is this ever going to happen, maybe it's not God's plan, but all along I have tried hard to keep my faith in God's plan althought it was different than the plan I thought we would have. It is difficult, but if you stay realistic and know the risk and stay focused on the end result getting your preciuos child home you will survive. This difficult process is not for everyone but many of us have stuck it through the difficult times and this board offers a world of support. Best wishes , you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[cathvash]

You might find it interesting to read through the older posts...You will see that many before us have gone through these major bumps and frustrations (and to my knowledge - everyone lived!) It seems to be par for the course. I am currently stalled out on adoption #2, and yes, I had major bumps with #1 that made me CRAZY. I CAN tell you now from sure experience that what is supposed to happen, happens, and every bump is worth it! Hang in there!! We are many - the Waiters of 2006!!!

(and some holdover "Marathon Waiters" from 04 / 05...)

[mikeintexas]

We had so many folks stalled out around this past Christmas that we did a daily prayer focus for folks. You can search around that time period and read about the bumps. You're doing the right thing to stop in and get support from the folks here. They are just awesome.

Mike