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Old 06-25-2008, 08:12 PM
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we're finally active!!

I'm so excited!! We heard from our agency today that we're activated and officially on the waiting list! We are now being shown to possible birthparents!!
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02/08: decided to adopt- researching which avenue to pursue!!
4/08: application submitted with agency
6/25/08 - officially waiting
6/28/08 - Matched!!
6/28/08 - it's a girl!! She's born!!
6/29/08- We meet the most beautiful baby girl in the world & the amazing mother that gave birth to her!!
7/9 - ICPC has cleared - we can go home!!
2/17/09- Finalized!!!

After dealing with infertility, IVF & a miscarriage I finally realize what God had in store for us! What a joyful time to be alive!
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Old 06-25-2008, 08:24 PM
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Congrats! Hope it's a short wait!
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9/07 - Matched with birthmom through a mutual friend
11/30/07 - Homestudy complete!
2/27/08 - Match failed - birthmom never signed papers
5/5/08 - signed with new agency
5/12/08 - chosen by birtmom!
6/8/08 - it's a girl!
6/17/08 - Home forever with our little girl!
12/15/08 - FINALIZED!



5/7/09 - Homestudy approved for #2!
1/27/09 - present - several leads, but none have panned out.









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Old 06-25-2008, 08:40 PM
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Congrats! It is so exciting to be Official
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Old 06-25-2008, 09:59 PM
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Congrats! Hope you have a short wait.
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2-5-07 Signed with an agency
6-5-07 We are officially waiting for a match!
2-07-08 We got the call We're Matched! It's a Boy
3-30-08 Got the call- Baby is on his way- So are we
3-31-08 Baby boy born
4-4-08 We are home!
6-28-08 First visit with birthparents- Good day!!!!
8-20-08 Adoption finalized in the courts
8-30-08 Finalization documents received
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Old 06-26-2008, 03:52 AM
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Congrats.... I wish for you a short wait.
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3/08 DS born
3/14/08 He's home!!
10/08/08 Finalized!!!!

* From 1st meeting with Agency til baby was at home in our arms was 4 months! God truly blessed our family. We owe EVERYTHING to him *
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Old 06-26-2008, 04:09 AM
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YAY!!!!

Now the wait begins...

Hope you have a short wait!

Congratulations!

Sandra
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1993 decided to start a family
1995 discovered problems
1995-1998 fertility Drs and surgeries
1999-2003 break from it all
2003-2005 thought about adoption but trying to find a way to afford it.
2006 decided to do whatever it took to create a family. Money should not decide a family!
January 2006 gathering information applying for homestudy.
July 2006 homestudy completed- we are officially waiting!

July 06-March 09 Several situations that didn't work out..

Our baby will find us, until then...

We are 4-everwaiting for our angel

It finally happened after over 2.5 years of waiting, our angel found us!!! ... Baby Girl Born March 10th!

Home forever March 19th, 2009
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Old 06-26-2008, 04:55 AM
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Congrats! I remember when we went active; it was just such a relief! You know you've done everything you can do; and the rest is just out of your hands now. It was a very freeing moment for us. I remember telling my mom I felt like I just got a +hpt Goodluck on your wait for YOUR BABY!
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Old 06-26-2008, 06:23 AM
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Congrats! It's a great feeling to be fully in the mix!! Good luck and I hope your wait is not long.
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Our Journey Begins - 6/18/06
Retained Attorney - 6/19/06
Home Study Approved - 8/27/06
We Matched - 2/27/07
It's a Boy! - 4/20/07
Placed in our Arms - 4/22/07
FAILED Placement - 4/26/07
Baby Girl Born - 5/3/07
birthmom picks us! - 5/6/07
Placed in our Arms - 5/12/07
ICPC Approval - 5/18/07
HOME! - 5/19/07
Preliminary Hearing - SUCCESS!! - 8/17/07
FINALIZED - 3/28/08
Birth Certificate Received - 8/25/08
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Old 06-26-2008, 08:02 AM
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Congratulations! Welcome to the wait!
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2/07 - Started researching agencies
7/13/07 - Signed with agency
8/07 - 10/07 - Adoption put on hold
12/19/07 - Homestudy complete
2/25/08 - Officially waiting
5/29/08 - Matched!! Due 7/08
6/3/08 - Baby F born. Surprise!
6/7/08 - Adoption plan fell through
7/11/08 - Matched! 20 month old girl and 3 month old boy
7/12/08 - The kids are in our care! Instant Family (just add water)!
3/20/09 - Finalized! We are legally, and in all other ways, a family.



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Old 06-26-2008, 12:53 PM
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Hey, Congratulations!!! I'm very excited for you. I hope you wait is short.
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