Some Answers

Why did we decide to Adopt?

It's where we were lead and it just feels right. Long before we were certain we had IF issues, we researched International programs and countries, and the option of going this route to expand our family. I was always fascinated with the process and loved to hear from families we knew or were acquainted with to see how the process went, how they were adjusting, etc.

Why did we choose Korea?
Like I said, before we made the decision that International adoption was the route we would go; we did a great deal of research on countries and their programs. The Korean program was appealing to us for a number of reasons. In comparison to many other country's programs, the waiting time is quite short. Babies are expected to come home before their first birthday. Babies are cared for in foster homes until they are placed with their forever families. Korea's Health care is excellent and similar to that of the US. Babies are usually referred with good background information and well documented medical records. Korea does not require a lengthy stay in country. Many families make the trip in about 1 week. Families may choose to travel to pick up their child or choose an escort.

More on the questions later. This post might get too long and wordy if I answer them all at once.

Since my last post, we've been quite busy. My first nephew was born on November 4th. Congrats to my brother and his wife! He is so beautiful and precious!
We took our annual, week long, trip to Siesta Key, FL with K's family. We had a wonderful time, as always. Tropical Storm, Ida, got in the way of our sun on a few of the days but, we were still in warm FL and enjoyed spending time with the family.
On Saturday, November 14th, we attended a Parent Education Training at LL. As part of our Homestudy and to be licensed by DCFS to bring an adopted child into our home, we must complete a certain number of training hours. Saturday's training, along with 5 online courses, will complete our hours. During the first part of the training on Saturday, a Pediatric Psychologist gave a presentation. It addressed a wide variety of topics including, child development and behavior management. It was very informative. Our SW gave a brief presentation on how to discuss adoption, the word adoption, and the meaning of adoption with your child as he grows up. My favorite part of the day was hearing from two families who have already brought their children home. K and I loved to watch the two little guys run around and hear about the families' journeys and experiences.