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I am just starting the research process of an international adoption. I am concerned about leaving my 2-year-old behind to do all of the traveling that is involved. Has anyone ever taken a child with them to Ukraine? Did you run into any problems? I just can't bear to be away from my baby for so long, but I am also afraid to take her to a foreign country. Any suggestions?
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I'd take your 2-year-old with you! I have heard of many people who faced difficulties and challenges in taking siblings along, but in the end most if not all were glad they did. Here's another thing to consider and is part of why we will be taking our 6-year-old with us. If you leave your child behind--not only are you gone for four to six weeks and have to get reaquainted, but you are immediatly introducing your child to their new sibling whom YOU have spent a bit of time with, but they have never met. I think it is only fair to let my 6-year-old be involved in the selection, meeting, and bringing home of their siblings. The cost is nominal, it is one extra airline ticket, and extra passport, a few extra $ in meals, etc. -Blaine
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Our agency will not let clients take their children with them. It takes the pressure of us having to make the decision whether to take our 4 year old or not. Even so, I think I would leave him behind primarily because of how hard the travel can be and the problems that can come with food, health care etc. Also, there are times when you are hanging around for ages and he would be really bored. He is going to stay at our house while we are gone and our friends are going to look after him. Hopefully, by staying in his usual routine as much as possible, it will minimize the trauma on all of us at being separated.