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02-25-2007, 08:46 PM
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Holy cow, home 4 months??????
Hello all!
It's been- yes, FOUR MONTHS since I posted- since getting home with Gabriella. Yikes. Time flies like crazy. Just thought I would give a little update- Gabriella has adjusted amazingly. So much quicker than our son Antonio adjusted. She turned 1 on Jan. 14- big girl! She has taken her first steps just a few weeks ago. She is a wild girl- fun, energetic, smart, darling, and a little bit more of a rebel than her brother. Antonio loves her, but given he is 2.5 himself, he has some adjustment issues with having someone on his turf. But look out Antonio- she is going to beat you up before long! She will not be someone to reckon with, believe you me. She eats well, sleeps well (napping is a bit irregular, but nighttime is great). She has some "Screaming" issues- but I hear that is a girl thing! Good grief- wasn't ready for that!!  She can be a riot, and everywhere we go, people fawn all over my two Guat beauties. They are a blessing, and a challenge, all in one! What a life! Two years ago, I had no children. We are celebrating our son's homecoming in 2 weeks- he'll be home 2 years. My life has changed forever in two short years!! Fantastic!Enjoy some pics!
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Jennifer- mother of Antonio Carlos 5/10/04- DOB Referral of Antonio 6/1/05 147 days in PGN.... 3/18/05- Home forever!!! Waiting for Gabriella Ingrid.....! 1/20/06- SURPRISE!!! Agency call of inquiry for newborn sibling of Antonio 2/7/06- Full referral 2/23/06- Dossier and all acceptance docs DONE! 3/25/06- I-797C received! (I-171H equiv) 6/7/06- DNA authorization and entered FC 6/15/06- DNA and FC interview 6/23/06- Positive DNA match!!! 7/18/06- Pre-approval 7/28/06- Exited Family Court 8/16/06- Entered PGN 9/27/06- OUT OF PGN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9/16 or 9/17- Submitted for Pink 9/19- NOT GIVEN PINK for missing cable 37  10/31- Embassy appt. 11/3- Home forever! 
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02-25-2007, 08:57 PM
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Thanks for the update! What a beautiful family you have - time goes by fast when your having fun! Glad to hear things are going so well. Take Care!!
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02-25-2007, 09:05 PM
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They are so cute!
I am glad things are going so well for you all.
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Amber It's a girl!!! DOB: 3/29/06  Referral 4/18/06 - TBN - Emma Kate Waiting.......and praying! DNA a positive match! 6/16/06 Pre-Approval 6/27/06 The 1st time I held my daughter!!!!! June 28, 2006 1st visit trip June 27 - July 6 New POA sent out 7/10/06 2nd visit trip Aug. 13-18 Submitted to PGN Sept 12 - OOPS! Not true! Actual date file entered PGN - Oct. 23rd KO'd Nov. 7 - PGN requires new employment letter for my husband - notary's commission expired FINALLY RE-SUBMITTED TO PGN Jan. 4th, 2007 New reviewer assigned to our case Jan. 30, 2007 KO'd AGAIN!!! Feb. 1, 2007 - this is really getting old!! 3rd visit trip Feb. 1-4th Feb. 21st and we still don't know what KO#2 is even for?!?!?!? Guess it wasn't a KO after all!!!!!! Feb. 22 OUT OF PGN!!!!!!!! March 26th 2007 leaving for extended pick up trip! March 29th - Happy 1st Birthday Kate!!  Home forever on April 27th!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God!!!
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02-25-2007, 11:04 PM
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You are so blessed. What a beautiful family- thanks for posting!
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www.babysalas.blogspot.com Lost Referral4/1/05 Referral 4/5/05 DNA Auth 4/14/05 DNA Approv: 4/25/05 Preapp 5/18/05 PGN 5/24/05 Out PGN 6/2/05 BC rec'd 6/27/05 PINK 7/1/05 Travel 7/6/05 DOB: 7/6/06-(Big Sister's Gotcha Day!) Accepted Referral 7/12/06 DNA Authorized: 7/24/06 DNA Taken: 7/27/06 DNA Match: 8/8/06 Preapproval: 8/30/06 SWI: 9/18/06 Not sure when exited FC PGN: 10/16 KO: 10/18 (Issue with Birth Mother's BC) Resubmitted 11/24 Second KO: 1/4/2007 Re-submitted 1/11/2007 O U T: 3/1/2007 Submitted for Pink: 3/14/07 PINK: 3/21/07 Embassy Appt: 4/16/07 http://www.clipshack.com/Clip.aspx?key=72EB9F274A41F14D  
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02-26-2007, 05:24 AM
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WHAT BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN!!!
ENJOY THOSE DARLING BABIES...BECAUSE TIME DOES GO BY SO QUICKLY! 
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Katherine Mom to a wonderful daughter, who has made me "Ghee" to 2 beautiful babies from Guatemala: A precious grandson and a darling granddaughter Home Forever " May 16, 2007  "This is the day the Lord hath made, and I shall be glad and rejoice in it."
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02-26-2007, 05:36 AM
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What a gorgeous family you are! Thank you so much for posting. Reading it and seeing your pictures was a great way to start my day!
Blessings! Mary
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Mommy to beautiful ELLA.....born 4-25-06....... HOME FOREVER 4-5-07
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02-26-2007, 06:47 AM
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Congratulations! I love those photos! They are so cute!
Damaris
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DF NY Adoption #1: DS born 2/18/05; home 6/23/05  Adoption #2: DD DOB: 6/8/05, referral 6/22/05 to PGN with PA: 11/28/05 Investigation begins:1/06 DD moved to hogar from 4/06 until 8/07 2/8/08: Released from Investigations 2 yrs later!!!! 2/11/08: Back in PGN 9/5/08: OUT OF PGN!!!!  12/16/08: Embassy appt 12/19/08: HOME 3.5 yrs after referral but HOME at last! Merry Christmas!
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02-26-2007, 07:37 AM
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Jennifer you have a beautiful family...thanks for sharing!!
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Melissa  7-22-05 Gage Robert born
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02-26-2007, 07:44 AM
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Your kids are just adorable! Hang in there...life with 2 toddlers is an adventure! I remember....
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Natalie ____________________ Proud Mom of 3 Wonderful Kids DD 16 yr, DD 14 yr and DS 3yrs
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02-26-2007, 07:44 AM
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Glad to hear Gabriella is doing so well. Thanks for sharing your beautiful children with us!!!
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DD from Guatemala Home forever May 2007  Foster Care Adoption  Fostering baby girl "Sweetie Pie"
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02-26-2007, 07:55 AM
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Beautiful family! Welcome home Gabriella! Anna
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Annaguat  May 5,2005 start Aug. 23 I171H Sept. 20 referrals Oct. DNA match Nov. PA received, FC stuck because of holidays Dec. Awesome visit!  Dec. wait for FC and out! Dec. into PGN and stuck because of holidays  March 7 OUT of PGN and OUT again  March ? GCBCs and pink March 27-31 going to pick up my babies!  March 31 Home and forever in our arms.
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02-26-2007, 08:00 AM
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You are so blessed..they are adorable!!!
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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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02-26-2007, 08:37 AM
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OH MY GOSH!!! She is absolutely adorable. Antonio has gotten so big. I love the pictures. Glad things are going so well. Your family is beautiful.
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Pam Mommy to: Jessica Rosa (bio) 8/12/02 Miracle baby born at 24 weeks weighing 1lb 7oz and 13 inches long. Home from the hospital on 11/19/02 Dante John born 7/9/04 in Guatemala HOME! 4/15/05 Lucas Murray born 2/4/07 in Guatemala HOME 11/20/07
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