Words/phrases that do not sit well with

us since starting the adoption process:

it could take anywhere from_____ to______

government

it's hard to say

timeframe

that's not something we can predict

I'm sorry

approximately

re-do

amount due

court

"minor" delay

we appreciate your patience

fees

we will let you know

paperwork

waiting

unfortunately

notarize

USCIS (Immigration)

approval

documents

and our all time favorite (regarding "timeframes"): ABOUT