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Old 01-08-2008, 03:58 PM
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Going to Karaganda!!
We just received word that we have been assigned to Karaganda and should be traveling sometime in February!! Our agency has only worked in Kaz for about 2 years. We will be their first couple in Karaganda. Has anyone been there recently? Does anyone know of any adoption blogs from that area? Any information will be appreciated.
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Old 01-09-2008, 07:35 AM
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Congratulations! We are still in the dossier process ourselves, so I don't have any info for you, but just wondering how long it has been since you turned your dossier in. Just trying to get an idea of the time table these days. Thanks!
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Old 01-09-2008, 12:26 PM
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Hi, and congratulations! I was in Karaganda from late November through mid December, adopting from Shapagat (formerly Mylutka). My blog address is Is it Niamh or is it Daniel? and my email is jeanninemull00@optonline.net. Please feel free to email me directly with any questions you have, and good luck!

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Old 01-09-2008, 10:52 PM
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Dogsled - We submitted our dossier to our agency on June 18th. It took longer than we expected to get to this point, but we trust that things will work out in the end.

Jeannine - We have been following your blog for the last several weeks. Noelle is absolutely beautiful!! If I remember right, you should be returning to Kaz in the next week or so to bring your wonderful daughter home! I can't even imagine how excited you must be!!

Thank you for the email address; I'm sure we will be contacting you with a lot of questions as we get closer to traveling.
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:47 AM
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Congrats! I am so glad to hear that you will be traveling next month! Have a blast and bring home that baby!
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June '04 Began trying to concieve
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Dec '06 Finished Home Study
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April 27 '07 Dossier sent in to agency!
May 7 '07 Dossier sent for translation!
May 23 '07 Dossier sent to Embassy!
May ? '07 Dossier sent to Kaz
June 13 '07 Recieve preliminary travel dates!
June 18 '07 RECIEVED LOI!
July 3 '07 Leave for Astana Kazakhstan!
July 5 '07 Arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan
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Old 01-10-2008, 05:21 PM
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We went to Karaganda for both of our sons (2000 and 2007). We liked it both times and if you have any questions feel free to send me a pm. Our blog is in my signature, we just traveled in May and July.
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:46 PM
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Maegan - Thank you. Patti and I really enjoyed following your blog while you were in Kaz. It was our first topic of conversation when we came home from work! Sometimes, if there was an especially cute picture (most days) or some exciting news, I would call her up at work and read it to her! Taylor is so beautiful! The three of you make a wonderful family!

Michelle - I just read through your blog and it appears that we are neighbors (we live in Rotterdam). It must have been a great experience for you and Don to be able to bring Zachary and Poppy on your trip! Alex is adorable and looks like he is full of personality!! There is also no question that Zachary will take good care of his little brother! Thank you for sharing your blog with us!
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Old 01-13-2008, 08:13 AM
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Congrats! I am in Karaganda right now. It's cold. I mean like 40 below, you go numb in moments cold. The locals are even complaining about it. Dress warmly!

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Old 01-15-2008, 07:19 PM
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I brought my daughter home from Karaganda in June of 07. If you'd like to e-mail me privately I'd be happy to talk to you if you'd like.

Here's a recent picture of my Karaganda cutie. She's 15 months.
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Old 01-18-2008, 08:27 AM
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You're adopting from WHERE??
This is our blog...we just came home with our baby girl Dec. 2nd. We were in Karganda. It is great there...you will love it! It is so exciting to meet your baby for the first time! I am jealous because I want to do it again!
The baby house is very well taken care of and the kids are loved and most of them are very healthy.
Have a great trip!!
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Old 02-16-2008, 03:50 PM
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We've been waiting 14 months to be able to use the dancing bananas!!



On Febraury 25th (our 3rd wedding anniversary), my wife and I will be flying to Kazakhstan! We are scheduled to be in Karaganda on the 28th to meet our new baby!

Thank you to everyone for sending me their blogs. Please feel free to follow along on our adventures - A Baby Changes Everything!

Edit - Why aren't they dancing? They were dancing just a few minutes ago??
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Old 02-17-2008, 02:46 PM
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Congratulations!!
We will be following along.
Best Wishes
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Congratulations and godspeed!
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Old 02-18-2008, 02:53 PM
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Congratulations! We are also hoping to travel soon to Karaganda - just waiting for LOI! Hope we get to cross paths!
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Old 02-19-2008, 11:39 AM
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Congrats! I hope you have a wonderful journey and smooth sailing.
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