RE: International adoption with a child in tow?
Good luck in your decision. We are debating whether or not to bring Matthew with us to China. One of his classmates last year is from China (as is her sister) and their Mom was kind enough to let me watch their videos. I admit to being a bit nervous. The flight is long, the food is very different from what he is used to and obviously it is an entirely different world. Add to the fact that he will be in kindergarten next year and well, let's just say we are confused as to what to do. My biggest thing is that I want my whole family together when we become a larger one. If I was giving birth, I would want my son present (well, maybe not in the room but in the waiting room- you know what I mean!).
I know of several people who chose Korea because travel was an issue. If Guatemalan adoption is in your heart, you will figure out how to make it work. Can your DH take off via the family act? We are lucky in that DH gets a lot of vacation time and his manager has already agreed to give him some time off in addition to his usual to make sure we have enough time.
Good luck!!!
-Melissa
Mom to M (2002) & M (2014)