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Old 10-20-2008, 05:52 PM
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So Sad

I wish there was something I can do to bring my baby home, this wait is really hurting and I can't take it anymore!! I want OUT of PGN, even though I haven't even found out if we were resubmitted yet! I am scared to death of another previo (we are on #3). Our daughter turns 1 soon and I feel so close yet so far! I am praying for all of us still caught up in this process!!! Michelle
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:04 PM
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I feel sad for you reading your post. I remember missing my youngest first birthday and all that hurt I felt. I had a cake made for her here, and we celebrated a little party for her... but of course she wasn't here for it.

On the bright side... there will be many birthday's ahead!!! Many wonderful days to celebrate.

I hope you get some great news about your case soon. Take care.
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:11 PM
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I am so sorry for you. This process is so very hard. I too had to celebrate my sons first birthday without him. It was hard. I will say extra prayers for you. I hope you hear something soon (good of course)!!
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:36 PM
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I know the wait is just heartbreaking... I remember feeling just like you. (((hugs))) to you!
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:37 PM
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Ughh, believe me, I KNOW where you are coming from! We had 4 previos and spent a day shy short of 8 months in PGN. I wouldn't wish that kind of torture on anyone. Just know that we are all hoping and praying that THIS time will be your OUT! We will all cheer you on!
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:45 PM
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Hang on-your OUT is coming!! Sending HUGS and Prayers that you hear good news very soon!!!
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Old 10-20-2008, 06:54 PM
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So many of us missed those first birthdays (and some more) No matter how you try to spin it, it is miserable to be without your child. My thoughts are with you for your PGN out. I wish you the strength that you need until that happens.
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Old 10-20-2008, 07:26 PM
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I am right there with you! We celebrated Hudson's birthday in Aug. without him. It was really hard. Our agency director set up a conference call with his FF so we could all sing Happy Birthday together. That made it a little more bearable. Feel free to let it all out here. So many of us either went through it or are going through it right now! PM me if you just want to chat. Our outs are coming soon....I can feel it!
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Visit Trip--12/24-12/27/08 Christmas as a family of 3!
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Old 10-21-2008, 04:25 AM
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michelle,
sending BIG HUGS your way.. I hopep ypu pget some good news real soon.. easy for me to say but hang in there...

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12/22/07 rec'd PA....1 more day UGH
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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:06 AM
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I hear you. I am in the same boat. Have you heard if PGN is up and running yet? Has anyone made it out? I am going crazy. I don't know how to handle this any longer. I wish you, me and everyone else luck.
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Old 10-21-2008, 04:08 PM
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We missed two of our daughters birthdays but were lucky enough to have people travelling take packages to her. Hopefully she will be home for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately you are not alone but you have a lot of support and love. Stay focused on the future...your time will come.
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Old 10-22-2008, 09:43 AM
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Reading your post brought tears to my eyes... I flashbacked to the pain / anxiety / fear that I too felt during our process. It was tough and although my DS is home, I can remember the feelings very vividly. There is probably nothing that I can say to make you feel better, but please know that you will be in my thoughts. Hold on to hope - never give up - and remember "this too shall pass." Some day (hopefully soon) your baby will be in your arms. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Old 10-22-2008, 10:34 AM
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Right there with you (((hugs)))
Our daugther is 18 months old and we are still waiting to hear if we are out from our July 11 resubmit - 3 months with no word - absolutely heartbreaking to watch the days go by. I spent last night in tears and I couldn't sleep - I am sick over all of this.
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Old 10-22-2008, 12:15 PM
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I am not sure if the computers are fixed or what, but last week we found out anout previo #3, I know this wait is killing me, but hope our day will come soon! Hugs, Michelle
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Old 10-22-2008, 12:24 PM
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I totally understand....this whole process SUCKS! I am at my wits end also. My daughter's 1st birthday is in 3 weeks. Hoping all of our waiting will soon come to an end
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