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02-24-2006, 01:56 PM
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How many visited more then once?
Ok...I just got back from my trip last week and my husband really wants to go and meet his daughter. I ran the numbers and received a flight schedule but I am wondering if it is the right thing to go. Of course I want to see my daughter again and I would love to see my husband holding this precious angel but should I wait until we are further into the process? The travel agent said the prices get higher in April so I figured we would leave mid March. I am hoping we get DNA by then. Looking for some advise.
Thanks, Christine
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Time Line: 5/11/04 - Andres Thomas was born (my angel sent from heaven) 5/13/04 - acc. ref PGN 123 DAYS - LET ME OUT! 1/4/05 - forever in my arms  Adoption #2 10/13 Signed w/agency 10/17 sent I600A 10/31 recd state letters 11/02 updated hs appt 11/9 BCIS appt 12/6 Maria Esperanza born 12/13 acc ref 1/3 HS complete 1/17 doss to Guat 1/27 recd I171H 2/2 in FC visit 2/12 - 2/16  2/23 dna auth 3/13 DNA DONE visit 3/23 - 3/27 3/31 out of FC & recd PA 4/18 PGN 5/4 - ko'd 5/11 - back in PGN 6/27 - kicked & back in 8/9 - OUT  8/16 - submitted for PINK 8/22 - PINKEmbassy app. 8/28 
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#2
02-24-2006, 01:59 PM
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5 visits plus pickup trip.....
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#3
02-24-2006, 02:06 PM
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I went at the end of January and am going back in 2 weeks. I don't know if it's the right thing or not, but it sure feels good to know I am going back!
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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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02-24-2006, 02:16 PM
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I went twice and would love to go again...
Love, Shelly
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Homeschool Mom to 5 I-600A 8/9 Fingers 8/27 HS done 9/16 Referral 9/21 - b. 8/22 Girl! Dossier & POA to Guat 10/10 171H issued 11/2 In FC in Oct. Wonderful Visit 11/17-11/21 DNA auth. 11/29 DNA test & FC interview 12/7 Match 12/27 Preapproval 1/3 Great Visit 1/25-1/30 Exited FC 2/15 PGN 2/21 Out! 3/30 BC requested 4/5 BC 5/2 Submitted for Pink 5/8 PINK 5/10 Embassy Appt. 5/17 Home 5/19! http://www.isabelfaith.blogspot.com/
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02-24-2006, 02:23 PM
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We went twice and would have gone a 3rd time if we could have afforded it. It is nice that we have pictures and video of different stages of her growth. Each trip we learned new things about her.
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7/1/05-switched from Russia to guatemala 7/19baby girl born 7/28-referral 9/29-DNA done 9/29-10/3-1st visit trip 10/6-DNA match-99.97% 12/2-5-2nd visit trip 1/20/06-preapproval ... after 106 days 1/27-in PGN 2/17-OUT of PGN 3/13-GCBC 3/21-PINK 3/28-embassy appt 3/30-home forever 12/12/06-readoption day 
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02-24-2006, 02:25 PM
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I visited immediately after DNA and again while in PGN. I recommend as many visits as you can manage/afford. It was worth it to me to see her so young
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Referral 8/25/05 DNA 9/16/05 PA 11/9/05 In PGN 11/14/05 KO#1 12/5/05 Back in PGN 12/13/05 Out PGN 1/10/06!! PINK 1/31/06 Home forever 2/12/06
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02-24-2006, 02:25 PM
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Went 3x then fostered at the end for 1 month..I went down every 8 weeks...
Around Holy Week/Easter boy do the ticket prices go up....
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Mom to 2 kiddo's DS b/r 6/91 home 12/91 Peru DD b/r 6/03 home 3/04 Guatemala 2/03 totally paper ready Never told about Hague  6/03 DD b/referral 6/03 agency claims they will "do our POA"  1st visit 8/03 DNA 10/03 2nd visit 10/03 Found out POA never sent to Guatemala  POA 11/03 (5 months after referral!) FC 11/03 3rd visit 1/04 redid entire dossier and finger's PGN 1/04 fostered in Antigua 3/1/04 Home 3/30/04
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02-24-2006, 02:26 PM
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I am looking at going the end of March, if we are still waiting. We visited in December and this trip I will be by myself
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Cbjz 8/4 Zoe Maria Ruth born 8/12 excepted referral 11/18 DNA 11/30 match 12/22 pre-visa approval 12/23-28 visit 1/26 enter PGN 2/16 ko wanting certified copy of birthcertificate to go with the original 2/16 resubmitted 2/24 out of PGN (found out the 27th) 3/14 Pink Embassy appt 3/20 Home forever 3/23 My parents 43rd wedding anniversary
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02-24-2006, 02:26 PM
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My hubby and I went in January and I went alone in February. If hubby had not been with me either time, I would definately go again with him. Watching my husband fall in love with our little girl was priceless for me!!
Lisa
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Bio mom to Ryan & JD 9/21 ITS A GIRL! 10/4 accepted referral Isabella Noemi THE LONG HAUL IN BETWEEN Began fostering in Antigua 5/5 Home forever 4th of July 2006 Guat items www. Bellas Spot.com
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02-24-2006, 03:43 PM
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we are going again!!!
i had hoped for 1 visit before pickup.
now with family court dragging its heels, i feel like visiting again. the 1st visit was so good, so i don't need much convincing. paul
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paul baby girl born 9/27/05 home 4/19/06
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02-24-2006, 03:54 PM
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My daugher came home at 5.5 months old and I visited her 3 times plus pick up. It worked out that I ended up seeing her about every 6 weeks. Believe me, leaving was hard, but I would never trade the memories/photos/video I have of her at the various stages of her life.
I would highly recommend you visit again if at all possible- you won't regret it! Good luck with your decision. Krista
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02-24-2006, 04:50 PM
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I visited 3 times, plus the pick-up trip. I would have also gone in December if I had known he would not be home until February. We also spent 10 days in Antigua with him before we came home. It really helped as he definitely knows I am his Mommy.
Automne
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Adoption of Ethan Nuristam in Astrakhan, Russia 11/25/04 Passing of my beautiful son in Moscow from cystic fibrosis 12/1/04 Switched agencies and countries Accepted referral 8/8/05 (DOB 7/31/05) TBN Connor Hayden DNA done 9/6/05 - 99.92% MATCH 1st Visit 10/8 - 10/11/05 Pre-Approval 10/25/05 2nd Visit 11/11 - 11/13/05 Out of FC 11/05 IN PGN 12/2/05 3rd Visit 1/13 - 1/15/06 OUT of PGN 1/23/06 Waiting it out 2/12/06 HOME 2/22/06
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02-24-2006, 07:17 PM
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We went as a family (DH, DS, and myself) twice and I went with my Mom once, in addition to two pickup trips. Wouldn't trade any of the trips for anything!
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Debbie - Mom to 3 Including 2 from Guatemala Community Moderator
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02-24-2006, 08:05 PM
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Just wanted to let you all know that I booked the flight tonight. We are going 3/16 - 3/20
We have decided to take Andy with us. He 21 months. A little nervous but I think he is going to have a blast.Christine
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Time Line: 5/11/04 - Andres Thomas was born (my angel sent from heaven) 5/13/04 - acc. ref PGN 123 DAYS - LET ME OUT! 1/4/05 - forever in my arms Adoption #2 10/13 Signed w/agency 10/17 sent I600A 10/31 recd state letters 11/02 updated hs appt 11/9 BCIS appt 12/6 Maria Esperanza born 12/13 acc ref 1/3 HS complete 1/17 doss to Guat 1/27 recd I171H 2/2 in FC visit 2/12 - 2/16 2/23 dna auth 3/13 DNA DONE visit 3/23 - 3/27 3/31 out of FC & recd PA 4/18 PGN 5/4 - ko'd 5/11 - back in PGN 6/27 - kicked & back in 8/9 - OUT 8/16 - submitted for PINK 8/22 - PINKEmbassy app. 8/28
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#15
02-24-2006, 08:08 PM
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Congrats on booking your flights!
We visited Ernie once then pickup...but he came home at 6 1/2 months... This will be my third visit with our little guy. My dh is staying home and having a week off since I am taking Ernie with me!
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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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