What are your plans now?

I had looked into China but it takes 5 years - for that reason we decided on the domestic route. I had never considered a domestic adoption until the ban - but its more do-able than I had ever imagined. As for a refund from the Russian adoption agency- I have not asked - I was still hoping that something would change- but its hard to see the light. We had put all our focus and hope into Russia and it was such a disappointment - starting this domestic adoption has helped me move on- I have hope again.