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Old 02-18-2006, 05:35 PM
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We started our adoption today!
After many months of research and asking lots of questions to all of you we finally signed with an agency and our homestudy is scheduled to start next Thursday!!!! I am so excited to be starting our adoption process. Just wanted to share my excitement (and a little fear too!) at our first leap of faith in bringing our baby girl home! I'm posting a picture of my family from this summer - it's our "before" picture...I can't wait to be able to post our "after" picture including our daughter!!!!
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Old 02-18-2006, 05:42 PM
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Congratulations!!!! Your family is beautiful......I hope all goes smooth and fast with the process.
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Old 02-18-2006, 05:49 PM
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Congrats on starting this journey!

I'm sure you'll find lots of helpful info on this forum. I know I have
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Old 02-18-2006, 05:59 PM
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Congratulations! I hope everything goes smoothly for you! You have a beautiful family.
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Old 02-18-2006, 06:07 PM
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Congrats!!! We just recently started our journey also.
Loved your pictures!!!
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2/8/06 First homestudy meeting
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Old 02-18-2006, 06:08 PM
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What an exciting time for your family. Congratulations and welcome to this roller coaster ride we call Guatemalan Adoption.
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Old 02-18-2006, 06:16 PM
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Congratulations on the start of your Guatemalan adoption journey. I hope it is smooth and that your little one is home soon. Can't wait to see the after.
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Old 02-18-2006, 06:26 PM
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Congratulations!
Dear TY's mom,

We have a 3yo boy at home and also just sent our application too, after a long process of selecting adoption/country/agency.

Love your pictures!

Good luck on your journey, and I look forward to sharing stories w/you.

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Old 02-18-2006, 06:54 PM
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congratulations!
i remember even the DAY we decided we were GOING to start!
isnt it just the greatest feeling.
You think this is good,
wait until your on the plane headed for you PU!
Now THAT is a surreal rush!

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Old 02-18-2006, 07:35 PM
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Oh that is so sweet. Congrats and good luck on your journey to your daughter.
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Old 02-18-2006, 07:37 PM
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Welcome to the roller coaster!! Cant wait to see the after pics too!!
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Fingerprinted same day
Homestudy docs turned in-9/26/08
Homestudy completed along with social worker docs-11/15/08
Homestudy filed at USCIS- 11/25/08
prints and clearances applied for(2nd time)
visiting! 12/18-12-20
INS Approval- 12/18/08
waiting for court date-
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trip#3 pick-up leaving March 1!
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Old 02-18-2006, 07:38 PM
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Congratulations!! What an exciting time! We'll be waiting for your updated family picture with your little girl in it Your family is beautiful!!
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12/18-12/22- Amazing Visit!
1/17/06-K/O-Need more documents from El Salvador
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Old 02-18-2006, 07:44 PM
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What a great family picture! We too just signed with our agency and are getting ready for the homestudy do we may have the same timelne. Good luck!

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Old 02-18-2006, 07:47 PM
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Congratulations on starting your journey! You have a beautiful family. I hope you have an awesome experience and supurb timeline!
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Good for you! Hold on it can be a bumpy ride!

I hope your process is smooth and you have your baby soon!
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