Would you go, or stay home?

[ALittleDisneyFan]

For over a year we have had our December trip planned. 18 months ago, we started the process to adopt from Guatemala. We were matched with our baby 14 months ago and she may never come home. We have been under tremendous stress from this adoption, and our hearts are broken.

Part of us say we should go, just to get away from everything for a little while. The other part of us can not imagine going to Disney World without her.

FTR, we were promised by our agency that this would only be 4-6 months. So much for that!

Would you go, or stay home?

 

[LadyShea]

I would go as a much needed mental health vacation. I hope your girl is home with you soon.

 

[GoinToDisney]

I would go if you already have it planned. Take the time to regroup so that if/when she does come home with you, you'll be refreshed and ready to plan another trip with her. Sure it may be tough seeing all the other families with kids, but try to be positive and know that you'll be one of those families too next time.

 

[Jana49]

GO for sure! Trust me, you'll be going back, and you can take her on a later trip.

 

[mickey2minnie1]

Go and take notes of all the things you want to do when she or any children that you may be blessed with arrive.

The couple time will put you back into perspective.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I would go too. Being home at that time will make you sad, and this way, you/your DH will be in a Magical Place!

Bobbi

 

[tadamom]

I would go as well. Like the others have said, it will give you a mental vacation and you will be totally refreshed. Good luck getting your little girl!

 

[pixiewings71]

Please go!! Enjoy yourselves, recharge and regroup. Have a good time together. (((HUGS))) I hope you get to bring your Angel home soon.

 

[momofEEG]

GO!!! and enjoy and get your minds off the stress of it all!!

God bless you!!!

 

[bellelab]

We are also in the process of adopting from Guatemala. We just accepted the referral of a baby boy in Sept., only a couple weeks before the whole mess started. I am worried but I really believe the Guatemala Congress will add a grandfather clause. If you don't mind me asking, why is your case taking so long? Are you stuck in PGN or is it something else? This is way longer than it should take, however, the 4-6 months your agency told you is a bit unrealistic as well. We adopted our daughter from Guatemala in 2005 and it took 6 months, which was pretty good I thought! I think on average it is 6-8 months although now who knows? I'm sorry you are going through this. I can't imagine being in the process so long and especially now with the uncertainty of it all. I do feel for you though. It is stressful beyond comprehension! It drives me nuts when all my friends say, "Oh but you have it so easy, you don't have to go through labor." I would gladly go through labor than go through this!

I say go on the trip just the two of you. If being there makes you sad because you envisioned going with your daughter, then I would probably cancel it and go somewhere else. Maybe someplace romantic. You WILL get your little girl home!!! PM me if you want to talk. I am stressed out about it but I have faith the government will do right by the children already waiting for their families in the end.

I just realized, if you decide to go, we will be at WDW at the same time! Where are you staying?