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Greetings from Guatemala and we named our daughter..
Hello All-
Well we have been in Guatemala since Sunday afternoon and all is well. We met our daughter Sunday afternoon, which was a very difficult time for all of us. The foster family had a hard time saying good bye to her - many, many tears from the foster Mother. We can tell that our daughter was very much loved and cared for . Our daughter had a very hard time adjusting after the foster mom left; she cried for at least 90 minutes. She did get use to us and Grandma made a break through and had her laughing and smiling. She slept thru the night, with us of course, the first 2 nights, tonight we are trying her in the crib so she will be ready when we get home to share a room with her big brother. Casey is very excited for that. The foster Mom called each day to see how baby was doing and even came to hotel today with her daughter to see her one more time before we leave tomorrow. More tears were shed, but she adjusted just fine when they left. She is a very content baby. Her and Emery are playing and getting along. They look at each other, reaching out for each other and really just figuring out each other - they are fun to watch. All went well at the Embassy too. Name---well, it took us until today, Tuesday - she is 9 months old to name her. We are so up and down with naming our kids. Her Guatemalan name was Gladis Etelvina Her forever name is Vivian Mae Etelvina V.A. We miss our 2 kiddos at home and can't wait to get home tomorrow and see them. Thank you all of you who helped with the kids and the dog - we really appreciate having great friends and family.
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Bio Son Casey 2/2003 May 2005 - fingerprinting complete June 10 2005 -referral received June 7 2005 Miriana born 12/15 HOME!!!! 2/28 - re-adoption -Miriana Carol Isabel V..A.. 11/12/07 bio DD Emery born 11/26/07 bio sibling of Guatemala daughter born 12/7/07 Accepting Referral - crazy ride ahead 12/07 -POA registered 1/29/08 I-171H issued 2/13/08 - learned registered with CA 2/28/2008 Dossier en route to GUA 03/15/08 told we were missing 10 documents from dossier - ugghh 03/17/2008 DNA 99.98% 03/17/08 -missing docs found.. 4/4/08 - PA (wait of 18 days) 4/30/08 Out of FC and into PGN 6/3/08 Birth mom interview! 7/9/2008 OUT! 8/1/08 GCBC (we were never informed of this) 8/4/08 Passport ( never informed) 8/7/08 2nd DNA Taken (never informed) 8/18/08 Email for pink appt. 8/24/08 My B-day (in our arms forever) 8/25/08 PINK! 8/27/08 Home forever! 11/25/08 Re-adoption Day~Vivian Mae Eletlvina |
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Glad to hear things went well and I LOVE her forever name!! Wishing you safe travels!!
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HUGS, Vanessa www.mommyslilblessings.blogspot.com Thanks to each of you who made real dreams come true this holiday season during my last mission trip!! |
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LOVE her NAME Vivian was one that I have loved since "pretty Woman". Glad you are having a good trip and that she is adjusting well.
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http://aveainourdreams.blogspot.com 5/20/07 Decided on Adoption Agency 10/30/07 Found out our DD was due to come soon 11/07/07 Baby Girl Born 11/18/07 Received referral of beautiful Baby girl 12/18/07 Registered the POA 12/19/07 DNA test done 12/21/07 Submitted to Family Court 12/24/07 Told families we were adopting a beauty They all went CRAZY!!! 1/04/08 Dossier Translated 2/08/08 Registered with the CA 3/07/08 Received Pre-Approval 3/09/08 Received Social Worker Report 3/14/08 Entered PGN for the long HAUL 6/17/08 BMI Went Well 7/07/08 Kicked out of PGN - Because of PGN 7/17/08 Resubmitted to PGN again 7/31/08 OUT OUT OUT PGN ![]() 8/08/08 Submitted for Birth Certificate 8/11/08 Received Escuintla Birth Certificate ![]() 8/14/08 Received Pass Port 8/25/08 Orange 8/26/08 DNA taken |
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I love "hearing" the joy in your words! Pick up trip is the most wonderful, joyous time! I just love her forever name too! It sounds so sweet!
I wish you a safe journey home and a lifetime of joy with your forever family! Jeanne
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Jeanne ![]() 11/05 decided to switch countries from Ukraine to Guatemala 11/23/05 accepted referral for beautiful baby girl born Nov. 9th. 12/15/05 dossier to Guatemala 1/15/06 DNA matched and we are in Family Court 1/25/06 embassy receives DNA 2/23-2/27 beautiful visit trip! 3/10/06 contacted senator's office about preapproval. 4/21/06 got PREAPPROVAL! Yippeeeee! ![]() 8/18/06 FINALLY IN PGN ![]() 8/25/06 ooops....our mistake! NOT in PGN! 9/4/06 Okay! NOW we're IN PGN! ![]() 12/19/06 OUT OUT OUT of PGN! Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH! 1/10/07 new birth certificate issued 1/17/07 PINK!!! Appt is 1/23/07 Thank you God! ![]() Finally home in Kentucky! 1/29/07 |
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Congratulations! How happy you must all be feeling. I love the name Vivian. Wishing you safe travels and a joyous homecoming.
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 Visit #1: 6/4-11/06 ![]() Baby moved from foster family to hogar: 4/06 Court date: 11/16/06 POSTPONED!! Visit #2: 1/13-24/07 Good overall! New court date: 3/28/07--NO DECISION New court date: 5/21/07--ADOPTION CAN PROCEED!!! PGN does NOT appeal!![]() 6/8/07: Baby turns 2 years old ![]() 8/8/07: Judge FINALLY SIGNS, almost 3 months after ruling--baby released from hogar 8/9 PGN starts new investigation! 2/8/08: Released from Investigations!!!! Back in PGN: 2/11/08 ![]() 2/15/08: previo (copy of registration) 2/22/08: back in PGN! ![]() 3/31/08: KO (3 previos) ![]() 4/10/08: back in PGN! ![]() 6/7-14/08: visiting DD for 3rd bday ![]() ![]() 8/27/08: BMI at last 9/5/08: OUT OF PGN!!!! ![]() ![]() 11/14/08: GC BC & Passport! 11/17/08: ORANGE 12/9/08: PINK 12/16/08: Embassy appt 12/19/08: HOME! Merry Christmas! |
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glad to hear things are getting better... she will adjust just fine..
congrats on your pick up & love the name alex
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alex 9/10/07 rachel born 9/26/07 rec'd referral 10/15/07 I171 approval 11/5/07 DNA MATCH 12/4/07 first visit trip 12/21/07 entered PGN 12/22/07 rec'd PA....1 more day UGH 1/15/2008 KO'd no PA 2/14/08 second visit trip 2/15/08 back in PGN 3/7/08 still with reviewer #1 3/10/08 on Mr.Barrios' desk waiting for final signature ![]() 3/25 STILL on Mr. Barrios' desk ![]() 3/27 WE ARE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!! ![]() 3/28 birth certificate 4/1 passport 4/3 ORANGE!!!: ![]() 4/4 2nd DNA taken ![]() 4/7 DNA rec'd at Labcorp 4/10 DNA on way to USE ![]() 4/14 DNA arrived at USE 4/15 PINK!!!!!!!!!:cheer: ![]() 4/23 embassy appt 4/25 HOME FOREVER |
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I love her forever name. Its so beautiful. Congratulations!
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Well you may be slow but you do a great job - I love her forever name! Congratulations and safe travels home!
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Sheri May 24, 2006 - IT'S A BOY (DOB)!!! June 8, 2006 - Referral Nov 21, 2006 - Into PGN w/ PA Jan 18, 2007 - OUT!!!!! Feb 10, 2007 - Together Forever ![]() Feb 12, 2007 - Embassy Appointment Feb 15, 2007 - Home!!!!!
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So very happy to hear your happiness through your words - your Daughter's name is absolutely precious! Have a safe trip home and many, many Blessings to come for all of you!
Blessings!
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Peter Jack's Mami 4/10/06 Peter Jack We Love You Baby Doll! 4/10/06 Signed w/ Agency 4/17/06 Matched w/Our Son To Be 9/6/06 Entered PGN 12/21/06 Embassy Appt - MERRY XMAS! LORD!12/23/06 HOME FOREVER - New Jersey!!!!
6/13/07 Recognized Peter Jack's International Adoption in the USA - "Re-Adoption"![]() ![]() ![]() PHOTOSHOWS: http://www.photoshow.com/watch/kS4Xe7yG http://www.photoshow.com/watch/MW7Ja9vh http://www.photoshow.com/watch/JT5YM7TF http://www.photoshow.com/watch/fI4Sd9aa http://www.photoshow.com/watch/Dg4zB8yD |
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Yeah! I am so excited to hear her name! That was my FAV!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hope you have a great trip home and a great reunion with you kids!
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http://theshrumfamilyadventures.blogspot.com/ Mom to 3 beautiful bio. boys! Jordan (11) Josiah (10) and Joel (6) Sara D.O.B. 1/8/04 Referral 10/3/05 ( 20 3/4 mo. old) Home 9/16/06 Lilee D.O.B. 4/16/06 Referral 5/2/06 (16 days old) POA 5/28/06 12/20/06 got new lawyer 2/11-13/07 DH hand delivered new POA & visits 3/2/07 in FC 3/6/07 FC interview and DNA taken 3/8/07 DNA authorization 3/15/07 SW report finished and Out of FC! 3/29/07 Its a Match 99.99% 3/26 Results @ Emb. 5/2/07 1 year since we excepted Lilee's referral 5/3/07 received our renewed I171h Clearance 5/14/07 PA!!!! 6/1/07 In PGN 6/8/07 KO 6/11/07 Back in 7/19-7/23/07 #5 visit trip 8/6/07 OUT 9/18 PINK!! 10/1 USE APT 10/4/07 HOME |
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I'm glad all went well. I think her forever name is beautiful.
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I am glad everything is going well. I LOVE the name you chose. Have a great trip home.
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Dee Mom to two homegrown and two heartgrown 1/25/03 Gabriel born ![]() 3/14/06 Carolina born in GC 12/7/06 Carolina home forever 7/8/07 Clair-Elise born ![]() 12/26/05 Jesse born in GC 8/28/08 Jesse home forever 7/23/08 What?!? Pregnant?!? Baby Maria due 4/1/09
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Congrats!! What a beautiful name. Have a wonderful trip
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Angie Application: 3/07 ![]() 12/07- FC & Received PA 12/28/07- Entered PGN 1/15/08/ KO of PGN-needs 3 corrections 1/28-2/2/08 visit 1/31/08-Reg CA 2/12/08-obtained number for reg CA ![]() 2/28/08-resubmit to PGN ![]() 3/31/08-4/3/08-2nd review? 4/21/08-Out of PGN God 5/5/08 A-deed signed/BC needs to be reg/w/RENAP (RENAP-as of 4/30/08) 5/16/08-BC completed 5/21/08- ORANGE 5/30/08-DNA sent to US Embassy-waiting for PINK 6/3/08-PINK 6/8/08-Joshua's 1st Birthday ![]() 6/11/08- Embassy apt 6/14/08- HOME FOREVER ![]() 7/25/08-received registered adoption decree in our state 8/14/08- received USA State Birth Certificate 8/25/08- received USA Soicial Security Card 8/25/08 -received letter fr USCIS-up to 120 days to rec the G-884 VISA info 9/15/08-received G-884 Visa packet info from USCIS buffalo-waited three weeks http://pap2joshua.blogspot.com/
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Thank you all. We are back at home and the girls, our two 9 month olds, did great on the plane ride home - a few tears, but overall good. We arrived home to a large family greeting us, which was so wonderful and something we truly appreciate. Vivian is sharing a room with our son and she has slept thru the night and still asleep!! Yeah! Today with be abg day as we have to go visit our son's school and meet his teacher, so Vivian will experience her first school trip. We are so excited to be home with all of our kids. We will post some photos soon.
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Bio Son Casey 2/2003 May 2005 - fingerprinting complete June 10 2005 -referral received June 7 2005 Miriana born 12/15 HOME!!!! 2/28 - re-adoption -Miriana Carol Isabel V..A.. 11/12/07 bio DD Emery born 11/26/07 bio sibling of Guatemala daughter born 12/7/07 Accepting Referral - crazy ride ahead 12/07 -POA registered 1/29/08 I-171H issued 2/13/08 - learned registered with CA 2/28/2008 Dossier en route to GUA 03/15/08 told we were missing 10 documents from dossier - ugghh 03/17/2008 DNA 99.98% 03/17/08 -missing docs found.. 4/4/08 - PA (wait of 18 days) 4/30/08 Out of FC and into PGN 6/3/08 Birth mom interview! 7/9/2008 OUT! 8/1/08 GCBC (we were never informed of this) 8/4/08 Passport ( never informed) 8/7/08 2nd DNA Taken (never informed) 8/18/08 Email for pink appt. 8/24/08 My B-day (in our arms forever) 8/25/08 PINK! 8/27/08 Home forever! 11/25/08 Re-adoption Day~Vivian Mae Eletlvina |
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