Guess what, Arthmom. Not only are we both mothers-to-be to August 1 babies, but I am a teacher, watching my potential leave time dwindle while I await my PGN out, etc...
I had it in my head for months that she would be home in February (if I was really lucky) or March. Now I'm praying for an April pickup. I thought I'd take my 4 weeks paid leave, 8 weeks unpaid (FMLA), roll right into summer vacation and have a nice 5-month chunk of adjustment time to spend with my little one. Plus, I was simply looking forward to the shortened school year! I really do think we'll both still get that. Our stay-at-home time period is better than most.
My hopes are high for both of us.
Stefanie
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Stefanie
9/06/06 I-171H
9/08/06 Referral of sweet baby girl born 8/01/06
9/20/06 POA in Guatemala
10/02/06 In Family Court
11/15/06 DNA authorization
11/23/06 DNA taken and SWI
12/04/06 DNA match
12/14/06 Out of Family Court
12/27/06 Pre-approval
1/08/07 In PGN
1/18-22/07 Visit trip
2/14/07 KO (so, so sad)
2/15/07 Resubmit ("missing" document not missing)
4/13/07 OUT
4/30/07 PINK
5/14/07 Embassy appointment
5/17/07 Fly HOME! (arrival 5/18/07)