@perumom
I just saw your announcement post down below, and wanted to introduce myself. I adopted two sons from Peru. We brought M home in July 2010 (started the process in March 2008). While we were there, we met J, and in January of 2011, we began the process of bringing him home. That dream came true in March of 2012. Since then, we've been living the happy vida loca.
So, we've gone through the process twice. I'm very open about our situation, and would be happy to answer any questions you may have, or just chat about Peru, adopting from there, the culture, the process, the roadblocks, anything you may want. Also, feel free to look back through my posts, and you can see a lot of our story.
I'm off to read more of your blog!
Re: Perumom
I saw in your blog that you were born in Peru; that should make your process a bit smoother than most other Americans. Do you mind my asking, did you grow up there? I ask because in your writing it sounds like you see Peru as a foreign county, and was wondering how long you have been away. I hope you don't mind my asking.
As for me, I could talk about adoption all day, especially older child addition. Feel free to ask away, without worrying about scaring me off. There's little chance of that!
January 3, 2011: Requested J's file
January 14, 2011: Applied to adoption agency
March 17, 2011: Homestudy approved!
May 18, 2011: US Immigration approved!
July 13, 2011: Dossier sent to Peru!
July 19, 2011: English-version of our request to adopt J submitted to Peruvian authorities, with promise of full, translated dossier to be submitted soon
August 15, 2011: Translated dossier submitted to Peruvian authorities
August 16, 2011: Translated, official request to adopt J submitted to Peruvian authorities