Tonight I emailed two social workers to ask about how quickly they could do homestudies. I also asked some specific questions about my situation because I need some information to know if I would be approved or not. Being a self-employed single woman does not have its advantages in the adoptive process. I need to know their guidelines for approving homestudies specific to that situation.
One fear is that I will not get my paperwork dossier complete by Nov. 1. That date seems to be the one that is most important from Guatemala perspective.
Another fear is that I will get my dossier complete by Nov. 1 and then not have an ethical agency or attorney who will work with me.
Prospective adoptive parents who are deep into their processes are saying the same thing - Get the dossier complete. Switch countries if necessary when the dossier is complete. It's fairly easy to update homestudy for a new country if necessary.
Since I'm not relying on my original agency, my fees (at this point) are all fees I'd have to do regardless of country.
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Sounds like a good plan. Took me a month to complete the entire dossier. You can do this but you will be VERY busy. Do you already have the name of an attorney in Guat. to work with?
I have to agree with Betsy at this point. I think it's better to wait this rollar coaster out and see what happens. I know how badly you want to make this happen now that you are ready, but maybe your baby (no mater where he or she is) is NOT ready.
You said a while ago that pushing things almost always ends up in heart ache for you and this really seems like you are pushing for things to happen. I know it's hard but it's time to stop and listen to what your heart and G-d is telling you.
Good luck. We will be here regardless of what you decide but that's my opinion right now. It is just too volatile in Guat right now.
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