[VLMD]

Could someone let me know what some of these accronyms mean? I'm new and just starting the adoption process: pgn. pinks, etc. Thanks, -Vicky

[resabelle]

POA is the power of attorney you file so the attorney can work on your behalf once you receive your referral.

PGN is the legal side of Guatemala where the judge or person in charge reviews your case.

Pink is the travel papers once your adoption is complete. The US Embassy issues a pink slip that gives you permission to travel and pick up your child.

You will also see mention of preapproval which is where the bmother and baby are tested through DNA and the results are sent to the Embassy. You cannot exit PGN without preapproval. Preapproval is the Embassy agreeing that the child does meet the criteria for adoption in the U.S. (DNA match).

I am certain there are others, so ask away. Best wishes in your journey!

[resabelle]

The process starts with a "P O A"
Power of attorney and you are on your way...
This gives attorneys permission to work on your behalf
To adopt your little one... now don't you laugh!

Next you wait for them to take D N A,
where baby and birth mom are a match, they say
Once DNA matches, results are sent in
To the US Embassy where visa preapproval begins

So waiting on preapproval, you're added to the PAW list
Where PreApproval Waiters cheer, pray and hiss!
While you're waiting, F C can begin,
What is this you ask? Family court you are in!

Family court is the interview with the birth mom,
Gathering Guatemala documents and then some!
A home study is written carefully over there
and recommendations are made for you and child to pair!

Once out of family court, you enter PGN,
this usually gathers a great big grin
You are in the running for that final review
when all agree, the baby should be with you.

Once out of PGN, you are waiting for PINK,
which means travel papers for baby and you to link,
You go get your child and forever they are home
You post pictures here and we all cheer you on!

During the process you may see other letters,
D H, D D, D S, and plenty others.
These stand for "dear" for husbands and sons,
Daughters and any other special loved ones!

If you get all of this, then you are ahead of the game,
And if you have more questions... ask the same.
If we do not know, someone else might
but at the of the tunnel, there IS light!

[resabelle]

I wondered if I could do a search and find it and I did. Back when I was waiting on my children and had nothing to do but entertain myself, I wrote a poem about all of the letters. I have copied it below.



The process starts with a "P O A"
Power of attorney and you are on your way...
This gives attorneys permission to work on your behalf
To adopt your little one... now don't you laugh!

Next you wait for them to take D N A,
where baby and birth mom are a match, they say
Once DNA matches, results are sent in
To the US Embassy where visa preapproval begins

So waiting on preapproval, you're added to the PAW list
Where PreApproval Waiters cheer, pray and hiss!
While you're waiting, F C can begin,
What is this you ask? Family court you are in!

Family court is the interview with the birth mom,
Gathering Guatemala documents and then some!
A home study is written carefully over there
and recommendations are made for you and child to pair!

Once out of family court, you enter PGN,
this usually gathers a great big grin
You are in the running for that final review
when all agree, the baby should be with you.

Once out of PGN, you are waiting for PINK,
which means travel papers for baby and you to link,
You go get your child and forever they are home
You post pictures here and we all cheer you on!

During the process you may see other letters,
D H, D D, D S, and plenty others.
These stand for "dear" for husbands and sons,
Daughters and any other special loved ones!

If you get all of this, then you are ahead of the game,
And if you have more questions... ask the same.
If we do not know, someone else might
but at the end of the tunnel, there IS light!

[kauai2k]

Too awesome...this is a keeper post for the forum.


diane

[mcnh63]

Love the poem!!

[VLMD]

What a wonderful response to my question. You made it so much less daunting and overwhelming!. I am so glad I "found" this forum. I don't feel so alone - I don't know anyone else who has adopted or is adopting, or even knows someone who has adopted or is adopting. I feel such relief knowing someone out there will know what I am going through, can answer questions, be supportive.... i think I could cry sometimes (happy tears!) jut reading other people's posts or getting a response. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[resabelle]

awwwwwwww (((((((((VLMD)))))))))) we do understand and in this forum, you will always find a wealth of information, someone to share your milestones and a hug and encouragement when you need it.

FYI, sorry everyone, didn't realize I posted the poem twice. Thank you to everyone's comments.