Start to finish, how long?

Our domestic adoption journey took about 18 months from the moment we started the process until we brought our child home.We didn't have all the money saved up in advance. We had some savings, but we also had to come up with additional funds along the way. We were fortunate to have supportive family and friends who contributed, and we also utilized adoption grants and loans to help cover the costs.Our adoption ended up costing around $35,000. This included agency fees, legal expenses, birth mother expenses, and other related costs. It was definitely a significant financial investment, but seeing our child's face for the first time made every penny worth it.