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Originally Posted By Debbie

we have a 3 year old boy and are thinking of adopting 2 from Russia at the same time. Has anyone done this and what was your experience? We're considering adding an 18 month old boy and a 6 month old girl. Any thoughts?

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Originally Posted By JEFF

My wife and I adopted two girls (biological sisters) from (Y)Eniseysk (near Krasnoyarsk - central Siberia). At the time they were 4 and 6. We sort of had a rough start in part due to the language barrier. Our oldest daughter had somewhat unrealistic expectations of living in American. I think that she thought that it would be like being in Disneyland everyday. Now things are fine. It took them about 1 year to really adjust. Since the adoption, I have learned a bunch of Russian and, unfortunately, they have forgotten their's. It has worked out real well. It is coming up on 2 years since the adoption. Both girls are extremely social and active. Our oldest daughter (Aliana) is especially smart. Unfortunately, they left behind 5 older siblings. Maybe we will go back someday.

"Do svidaniya!"

[kedgington]

Dear Jeff, My husband and I are also trying to adopt two biological sisters from Russia, my biggest concern was the language barrier. I keep thinking how scared they must be coming to a different country with two people they don't know and not knowing what anyone is saying or how to communicate. Your message made me feel better that they do adjust. Any advice on helping them? thanks, Kathy

[hope2bmommy]

Debbie- I have spoken with many parents that have come home with 2 children at once- sibs and unrelated, I believe you should be prepared for a significant (6-9 month) wait when requesting infant girls, and if you restrict yourself to siblings it could lengthen your wait.
Have you visited FRUA?
Good Luck!

[CJDIXON]

CURRENTLY I AM IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING 2-BROTHER AND SISTER. HE AGE 13, AND SHE AGE 9. THEY ARE PART OF 6 SIBLINGS--THE OTHERS, 2 SETS OF TWINS-- AGES 6 AND 7 ARE BEING ADOPTED BY PARENT THAT LIVE IN THE AREA. WE STARTED ADOPTION PROCESS THROUGH CAMP KIDS HOPE HERE IN FLORIDA WHEN THEY CAME IN JANUARY. SO WE HAVE SEEN AND SPENT TIME WITH THE CHILDREN. THE PROCESS IS TAKING LONGER THAN I HAD HOPED. BUT WE ARE TARGETING FOR ALL OF US TO GO TO RUSSIA IN JULY TO GET THE KIDS.

EVERYONE SAYS THEY WILL LEARN ENGLISH FASTER THAN EXPECTED, PLUS I FEEL THAT'S WHAT I'M PAYING THE SCHOOLS TO HELP WITH.

I THINK ADOPTING 2 WILL ACTUALLY BE EASIER THAN 1.
CJ DIXON