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02-20-2006, 05:45 PM
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We have been home a month-long
We have been home just over a month. Damian has adjusted very well. I have posted a few pictures over the last month but I thought I would take the time to write an update. I know many times bonding issues have been discussed on the forum, as well as how does it feel when your baby is finally home, and how is the family adjusting? So I thought I would tell a little bit about how our first month has gone. Damian clearly knows who mommy and daddy are and is very bonded to us. The first week we had a ton of visitors. I know many people felt they should limit visitors but even our immediate family is pretty large so I just couldn't tell them to stay away. Damian will let other people hold him once he has had a chance to warm up to them, but as soon as mommy or daddy come back into the room he reaches back for us. He is pretty bonded to his Nana (my mom) and is also warming up to my husbands parents. I am home with him until mid June, so for now he is with me all day. When daddy walks in the door from work he immediately wants daddy. He prefers to spend this time with his daddy instead of mommy. I have learned little things about my baby. For instance when he first wakes up we must pick him up out of bed and hold him and rock him for a minute until he is completely awake. If we try to change him or put him down right away he cries. He does not like to be rushed in the mornings and I think he gets that from his daddy. Damian also has gained over 3 lbs since he has been home (he did not gain weight for 3 months while in Gu). He also says mama and dada and is crawling and walking while holding onto things. Damian loves his bottle and wants nothing to do with the sippy cup. He does pinch and bite so we are trying to teach him not to do this. We have to watch him really close around his cousins. Damian is our baby. He was meant for our family. I know everyone says this but it just amazes me how perfectly he fits with us and how lucky we are to have our precious baby boy. I will post a few pics. I try to check the boards to see how everyones cases are moving along. I hope those still waiting get their little ones home soon. You can also visit Damian's website at
http://web.mac.com/phrendave/iWeb
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Jennifer Received I-171H 07/09/05 Accepted our referral 07/28/05 Damian Nikolas born 01/20/05 our beautiful baby boy Dossier sent to GU 08/09/05 POA sent to agency 08/16/05 POA in GU 08/23/05 week of 09/05 submitted to Family Court DNA & FC Interview 10/18 We have a match 10/31 Out of FC & put into PGN 11/03 Still waiting for preapproval Going to visit Dec 2nd-7th KO no PA? PA received 12/6 back into PGN 12/6 OUT!! 12/23 PINK 01/11 Embassy Appt 01/18 Pick up trip 01/15-01/20 
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02-20-2006, 05:50 PM
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He is beautiful and I am so happy you have all found each other.
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GabeMom dob 4/4/05 It's a BOY!!! referral 4/22/05  I-171H 5/9/05 dossier 5/12/05 DNA done 6/17/05 FC interview 6/16/05 DNA Match!!!! 6/23 99.99!  Glorious Visit 6/30-7/5 Out of FC some time before 7/13 Pre-approval 7/27. Officially notified 8/4. 2nd wonderful visit 8/10-8/17 PGN 8/16 (we think!) O-U-T!!! 8/30 BC 9/5 PINK 9/12 Travel 9/17-9/22 Home 9/23 2nd time 7/30/07Christian born 9/7/07Referral 11/22 enter PGN 12/14 PREVIO 2/11 Resubmit 2/27/08 OUT 3/26/08 2nd DNA 4/2/08 DNA arrives at Embassy 4/3/08 Missing Visa 37 4/16/08 PINK 4/25/08 Embassy 4/29/08 HOME
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02-20-2006, 06:15 PM
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He's so cute . . . I'm glad to hear how well you're all doing. Enjoy the time you have at home!
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Rose DOB: 4/7/05 Referral of bonita little girl: 4/25/05 In our arms forever: 8/29/05
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02-20-2006, 06:34 PM
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Damian is as precious as ever. I'm glad to hear things are going well for you and that you are having some time at home with him. Keep us posted!
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02-20-2006, 07:11 PM
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The first few months are an adjustment but your son looks like he is doing great. What a nice looking little boy.
Mary, mom to Danny and Ricco
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02-20-2006, 07:17 PM
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Thanks for the update...your son is precious!
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Kathy 10/18/05 Referral received - Baby Boy (DOB 9/24/05) 4/8/06 Home Forever!!!! 2/5/06 Readoption Complete http://john-carlos.blogspot.com/ 
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02-20-2006, 07:55 PM
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Thanks for sharing the pictures and the thoughts. It helps me keep going through all the waiting. Damian is adorable!
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Linda Adopted son from Guatemala Born 11/15/05 referred 11/23/05 Home 7/31/06
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02-20-2006, 08:21 PM
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What a cutie! Glad to hear things are going well!
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Denise www.anewfamilytradition.blogspot.com Momma to: E  (b. 3-05 h. 10-05)  K (b. 8-05 h. 10-06) F (b. 2-06 h. 6-07) L (b. 7-07 h. 5-08)
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02-20-2006, 08:57 PM
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He's a doll! I'm so glad things are going so well for you..
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02-20-2006, 09:06 PM
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He is a cutie pie! Welcome home!
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Johnna Mom to three bios, ages 14, 11, 8 One Salvadoran sweetie, 4 (Referred 11/02-home 10/04), One Guatmalan prince, William, 1 (Referred 2/05-home 8/05), And our homegrown princess, Julianna, born 10/07 Yes my life is better left to chance I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks, The Dance
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02-20-2006, 09:08 PM
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Thanks for sharing your experience.
I am so glad things are going relatively smoothly. Your son is precious! Please update us some more when you can... looks like you have your hands full! D.
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DD born 1/11/06 (referred 1/18/06)DD home 12/14/2006
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02-20-2006, 09:11 PM
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I'm glad things are going so smooth. Damian is a cutie. I hope things continue on it's current path
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Sign agency 8/19/05 Dossier to Agency 1/20/06 It's a boy 1/20/2006 dob 1/10/2006 I171-H in my hands! waiting for DNA 1/30/06 Authorization 3/07/06 FC interview DNA scheduled 3/10/06 PP accident DNA/SWI finally done 4/21/06 It's a match officially 5/6 in my hands PA off to PGN 5/31/06 Entered PGN 6/2/06  O-U-T 7/25/2006 In my arms forever 8/15/2006 PINK 8/17/06
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02-21-2006, 05:47 AM
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He is too cute. You are a very lucky woman.
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05/18/05 Bailey Alyssa is born 09/07/05 DNA Test and Social Worker Interview 09/19/05 It's a Match!! 10/14/05 Exit Family Court 11/08/05 Preapproval 11/15/05 Enter PGN 12/21/05 OUT OF PGN 12/30/05 New BC (Amatitlan) 01/05/06 PINK!!! 01/13/06 Home Forever 3/14/07 Taylor Samantha is born 04/24/07 1st DNA Test 05/09/07 Match!! 05/11/07 Social Worker Interview 06/20/07 Exit Family Court 07/03/07 Preapproval 07/05/07 Enter PGN 07/30/07 OUT of PGN  08/08/07 New BC (Mixco) 09/14/07 New BC (Mixco) for real this time  09/19/07 Passport 09/25/07 Submit to Embassy 09/27/07 2nd DNA Test 10/04/07 DNA Sample Arrives at Lab 10/09/07 DNA Sample Arrives at Embassy 10/10/07 PINK  10/22/07 Embassy Appointment  10/24/07 HOME 
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02-21-2006, 06:29 AM
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I know you must be busy right now, but thanks for taking the time to post. I enjoyed reading about your first days home and seeing photos of your family. Photos and updates are the best for all of us in the waiting stage.
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Two bios 16 & 12 3/17/06 Referral -baby boy, b 12/29/05 9/7 PGN 1/24/07 Out of PGN 3/10/07 Home
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