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Old 07-25-2008, 08:54 AM
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Talking I can't believe

we have been home for 2 weeks. It feels like he has been with us forever. I don't mean that in a bad way, he just fits in so well with our family. His adjustment is beyond great. We have not had any problems at all yet. He knows I am his Mama and DH is Papa. I was worried about the car seat issue, but he loves it and even helps me buckle him in. He sleeps in his crib, which he has never done before. He loves his wowo (Dog) and his meowmeow (cat). Unfortunatley wowo and meowmeow don't like him. His is such a cuddler. He is so smart and amazes us each day. The plane ride home was great. He loves planes and was so amazed by them. He did not sleep on the 3 hour flight, but was an angel, and he slept the entire 1 hour flight. I was so worried about a very active 18 month old being couped up for 3 hours, but once again he amazed us. The 18 months of waiting was sooo worth it and I would do it again in a hearbeat. Everyone who said when you finally get your child home the waiting and pain and frusteration will disappear were right. So those of you who are still waiting you are in my prayers and believe me you will look back and say that wasn't so bad. I would post a pic, but I can't figure out how. When I figure it out I will post some.
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11/30/07 2nd reviewers desk
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1/16 Happy 1st birthday
2/11/08 Registered with CNA
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4/11/08 Waiting for final signature
4/18/08 OUT but they won't release my file
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:19 AM
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Wonderful!! I am so glad to hear this. Our son tunrs 18 mos this weekend and will not be home for at least another 2 months, most likely, so hearing your story brings hope!

Best wishes for a continued smooth transition.
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:45 AM
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So glad you're home and things are going well! There's nothing like finally having your child home to put things in perspective! Enjoy every moment with your sweet little one!
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Bio DS 5/20/05

11/13/2007 received amended I-171H
11/20/2007 dossier to Guatemala and referral of baby girl!!!
12/1-4/2007 Visit trip to sign POA and meet Ryenn
12/19/2007 DNA results to USE 99.99% match
1/25/08 found out we're out of FC, not sure of date
2/16 thru 2/20 - visit numero dos!
2/21/08 - PA!!!
2/27/08 - in PGN! Praying for a quick OUT!
4/21/08 - OUT of PGN!!!!
4/29/08 - ORANGE!!!
5/8/08 - DNA at LabCorp - quick results please!!
5/13/08 - DNA at USE!! PINK me USE!!
5/14/08 - PINK! (but didn't find out until 5/20!)
5/25/08 - Gotcha day
5/29/08 - home forever

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Old 07-25-2008, 10:06 AM
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So glad to hear the transition is going well for you!! I love hearing updates from parents who are home with their little ones!

I'm going to attach a pic of Abe here and try to walk you through it (please forgive me if I am patronizing..)

1. Click on the paper clip, choose the first browse button, and choose the picture you want to attach. Then click upload. The file needs to be 100kb or smaller. Click "Close this window."
2. Now you should be back to the message composition window. Scroll down to "Additional Options" and under "attach files" you should see a link to the picture you just uploaded.
3. Go back to the message window where you are typing your message and click on the little paper clip again. The file name should be there too. Click on it and the attachment will be added to your message wherever your cursor is.

Name:  820767-R1-008-2A_004.jpg
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Viola!

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Old 07-25-2008, 11:13 AM
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Welcome Home!! I'm glad all is going well and your little one is comfortable in his new home.

I wish for your continued happiness as a family!!
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Old 07-25-2008, 12:03 PM
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I am so happy to hear that it was an easy transition, espcially with a baby over one-year! MANY of us are in that same boat and are praying that things will be smooth. Thank you for posting such a positive message and reminding us that someday we WILL have our children home.
Enjoy your little one!!
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12/07 (third week): Kicked Out

2/09/08 CNA Registration
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5/20/08 Birthmom Interview
7/4/08 OUT!!! of PGN
8/13/08 BC - Santa Catarina Pinula
8/21/08 Passport
8/26/08 ORANGE
8/28/08 2nd DNA test completed
9/02/08 2nd DNA at the Lab
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9/24/08 HOME!!!!!!
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Old 07-25-2008, 03:11 PM
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Glad things are going well!!
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I-171H 7/8/05
My princesa is born 7/12/05
Referral 7/19/05
DNA done 8/19/05
Entered Family Court 9/6/05
DNA results 10/4/05
Wonderful visit 10/13/05 to 10/16/05
Out of Family Court 10/??/05
Preapproval 11/21/05
Entered PGN 11/24/05
Out of PGN 11/28/05
Birth Certificate 12/7/05
Pink 12/20/05
In our arms forever 1/2/06
Embassy Appt. 1/4/06
Home Forever 1/6/06


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Old 07-25-2008, 05:40 PM
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Do You Remember Us???

Hi!!!

I Am So Happy To See That You Guys Are Home With Dominic!!!

Do You Remember Tyler And I Off Cafemom????? It's Been A Long Time Since We've Been On There Writing Back And Forth, But I've Been Kind Of Keeping Up With Your Journey On This Web Site

It Is So Awesome That He's Had Such An Easy Transition, Tyler Did Too, But He Was A Little Younger...... Enjoy Every Second!!!!!!

Congrats!
Angie, Mark And Tyler

I Don't Know Why, It's Is Posting Every Word With First Letter Caps???? I Didn't Do It
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3/21 refferal DOB 1/03/07
5/15 wait for DNA auth
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6/12 DNA MATCH!
Come on PA!
6/12 PGN submit w/o PA
6/30-7/4 1st visit
AWESOME VISIT!
? ? out of F/C!
7/? K/O for no PA
8/14 PA! FINALLY!
8/28 resubmit to PGN!
9/11 K/O
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11/20 OUT OF PGN!!!
11/27 Zacapa BC
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11/29 ORANGE!!!
11/30 2nd DNA taken...
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