JeannieNB

I've seen on some of the websites that they want medical information. How much does that play into the approval? I have rheumatoid arthritis in addition to PCOS and endometriosis. We are currently still trying to get my RA under control with methotrexate and Remicade. We have one son that is 4 years old and there is no way my body will handle another pregnancy (and that is ignoring the fact that GETTING pregnant would be a miracle). We are looking at international adoption but after seeing the medical info listed I'm concerned. Anyone know how they handle this?

Oh, I haven't posted in ages so my signature is really old. LOL

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~ 3 Shelties, Tabby, Montana & Lily
~ 1 Dwarf Hamster, Peaches
~ 1 Beta Fish, Nemo

PCOS Dx in 1991, no treatment
9/03 started 1000mg Glucophage XR
1/22/04 Increased to 1500mg Glucophage XR
3/05 Reluctantly started Mircette to stop a 4 month AF
5/23/05 Laparoscopy done - Diagnosed with Endometriosis

Current Meds: 1500mg of Metformin ER, Mircette BCP(continuously, not taking the 4th week) & Lexapro 10mg

~Traci~

It really depends which country you're looking at. We're adopting from China & they're fine w/ my PCOS & high b/p as well as my DH's high cholesterol. Please let me know if you have any more questions about China, I don't know anything about any other countries (except that S. Korea has a weight limit).

Good Luck!
Traci

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DeeannD

We are looking into Ethiopia. I did not see any health restriction when searching adoption agencies for this country. I have asked for information packets from several agencies and can let you know if I see anything about it.

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mia_2005

Different countries have different requirements. For Guatemala we just had to have a form signed by a doctor that said that we were "sound of mind and body and capable of caring for a child" (or something like that). It was a form letter that our facilitator gave us. For Liberia, they didn't even ask. It really depends on the country. I have heard that China is getting more picky about some conditions, but honestly I don't know much about adopting from that country. You might want to post on the forums at adoption.com under the countries you are considering and those people could tell you if it's a problem. Or, you could contact a few agencies that work in the countries you're interested in and just ask them if it would be an issue.

Good luck! BTW, if you or anyone else have questions about Guatemala or Liberia, feel free to PM me.

~Rachel

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