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Country suggestions
Adoption has always been in my heart. I want to adopt from Korea, but we have not been married long enough. So, we looked around. We don't have the ability or desire to stay in a county for long amounts of time (like the 45 day trips). I also am terribly frightful of flying, and would prefer not to. (Definately a bonus to Korea). My husband, however, flys overseas al the time, so it isn't a problem. Any suggestions on countries?
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Re: Country suggestions
Are you looking for a baby, toddler or child? Are you interested in one sex? If you are looking for a baby, I can recommned Kyrgyzstan. They have two trips, but the first is normally like 5 days and then the second about 10 days. Some allow you to escort home on the second trip.
The US Department of State?s website (https://snipurl.com/2patx) is a great place to start country research. It lists all the requirements of each country, and gives you a brief idea of what the process is like.
I would like to take this opportunity to urge you to reconsider not traveling to your child?s country, though, if at all possible. I understand that sometimes conditions make it impossible, but unless that is the case, it could be one of the most important things you do to help your child understand where he/she is from. Traveling to your child?s homeland is a great way to experience their food, music, art, and lifestyle. It?s a way for you to bridge the gap as your child grows, and help him/her identify with the land and people to whom he/she will be undoubtedly forever connected.