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We adopted in September 2005. While in Moscow, we met another couple who had just complete adoption number 2 in Astrakhan. They received a fast referral. In fact they got the referral in july and had court in September. The baby was darker hair and olive skin, looked adorable and was fat and sassy. Court was fast and nothing unexpected. We were happy for them especially since we waited 18 months to complete our adoption in St. Petersburg. Asrtrakhan seemed to be a breeze. Our agency is no longer going there of late. Good luck! Oh by the way, I think she said that the daddy has to go back to get the documents the following day which is done via train. Typically the mommies stay in Moscow and the daddies go back. I can;t remember any additional details. Good luck!
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3/17/04 start
6/22 8/29 I-600 lost
11/17 H.S. Done
12/2 I-171 approval
12/6 Dossier Apostilled
12/16 OFFICIALLY WAITING
5/08 Waiting 146 days
6/4 to Russia
6/7 Met our Prince
9/4 Day 263
9/5 GOTCHA!!!!!
9/14/05 HOME FOREVER!!!!
" I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you and every long lost dream lead me to where you are others who broke my heart they were just northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms this much I know is true....That God blessed the broken road and lead me straight to you, I think about the years I spent just passing through, I'd like to take the time I lost and give it back to you but you just smile and take my hand even then you understand that its all part of this grander plan that is coming true and every long lost dream lead me to where you are..."-SELAH
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