RE: How hard are adoptions from India or Guatemala...
I began looking into Guatemala through Carolina adoption agency. The adoption coordinator, Terra (I think that is her name) is super nice and helpful. She told me that it could take up to a year from when you receive your placement and that a trip to Guatemala is not necessary but if you do go, it is a 3 day visit. She described it as being lovely. Anyway, just another place to check out if you want...I don't know anyone who has gone through a successful Guatemalan adoption through them but I do know someone who used them to adopt in the Ukraine...
-Melissa
Mom to M (2002) & M (2014)