International adoption is not quick, easy or inexpensive. Like you, I was treated for depression - years ago. I did not list that on the adoption paperwork. You want to find a Social worker you are comfortable working with, not someone who is going to ding you if s/he finds a dust bunny under the bed.
My "heatlhy" son ended up having a fair number of intellectual issues. He also has severe dental issues. The dentist thinks it is due to very poor prenatal care. I don't think his birth mother had much to eat when she was pg...
My daughter has none of these issues. My son was born in a very remote area. My daughter was born in the capital city. FWIW I have a theory that my daughter's birth mom had easier access to food and basic necessitities than my sons...
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