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Old 08-05-2006, 10:33 AM
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Hello! I'm new to adopting (we are doing our homestudy now) but I wanted to hear other people's experiences with adopting from Guatemala. I'm feeling a bit naive right at the moment and I like to prepare myself for what might be coming. Thanks! - monica
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Old 08-05-2006, 11:01 AM
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WELCOME!!!
My best advice would be to read read read these forums. They will give you a great deal of information. Also go to Guatadopt.com.
Good luck in your journey
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2/8/06 First homestudy meeting
2/10/06 Sent I-600A
4/17 Dossier is DONE and sent to agency!!!
4/29 Receive 171H!!
7/7/06 Accepted referral of a beautiful baby girl born7/3/06
7/15 POA to Guatemala
8/7 DNA authorization
8/10 DNA Test
8/23 Told that we are in family court (date in ?)
8/31 DNA results received
9/7 Out of family court AND PA!!!!
9/29 In PGN-Finally
11/8 KO-Name affidavit needs an addition
11/15 back in PGN
1/10/07 OUT OUT OUT
1/25/07 submitted for pink
1/30 /07PINK
2/4/07-leave for Guatemala and meet the love of our lives!!!!!
2/5/07 Embassy appointment
2/7/07 Home forever with Malea!!!!!!!!
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Old 08-05-2006, 11:10 AM
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Welcome! Guatemala is a great choice. Do you already have a placement agency? If not, you can either ask for people to PM (private message) you with agencies they recommend... or, if you have a few in mind, you can ask for PM feed-back on them.

If you have any questions - just ask us!
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Old 08-05-2006, 12:19 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on your decision to adopt!

Keep us updated on your progress and take care!
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Old 08-05-2006, 02:27 PM
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Greetings and welcome to the Forum. There is a wealth of information here, and even more importantly, lots of support

Best wishes for a smooth journey
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Old 08-05-2006, 02:43 PM
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Welcome Monica!!! You will love this forum!! I had read a bit here and there on Guatemalan adoptions but I feel like I have learned so much more here. It's GREAT! There's always someone that has gone through what you are going through or knows someone that has.
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7/5 Decided on Guat Adoption
8/5 HS home visit
8/11 Homestudy complete (6 days)
8/24 FINALLY chose agency
9/1 Fingerprinted
9/22 Received 171H (in 3 weeks)
10/02 Referral -BABY GIRL born 9/19/06
10/25 Dossier & POA in Guatemala
11/29 DNA Authorization
11/30 DNA taken & Social Worker Interview
12/12 DNA MATCH - 99.81% WOOHOO
12/22 OUT of FC
12/27-12/30 AMAZING Visit Trip
2007
1/19 FINALLY PA
1/25 Entered PGN
3/9 OUT OF PGN
3/13 At Villa Nueva Civil Registry awaiting BC
3/23 Passport
3/29 Submitted for PINK
4/10 PINK
4/28 In our arms forever
4/30 Embassy Appointment
5/4 Home Forever at 7.5mo old
2008
8/6 Fell for a beautiful 5yr old boy
11/2 Homestudy update finally done
11/21 Dossier arrives at agency & official REFERRAL
2009
1/15 Received Court Date
3/23 COURT DATE
3/25 passed court
4/20 In our arms forever
4/22 Embassy Appointment
4/25 Home Forever
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