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08-14-2006, 08:21 AM
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Where OH Where......
.... Is Everyone????? I hope that Everyone is enjoying their Summer... It is soooo very quiet around here!!!
Hope that ALL are good! Blessings...............
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07/23/04 08/06/04 Summer Hosted 08/19/04 Homestudy Completed 09/01/04 All paper > Moscow 09/29/04 Call fr RU Agency:Aunt trying to stop Adoption 10/15/04 RU called saying If adoption continues not til Spring 05 12/14/04 SURPRISE CALL Be on Plane in 4 DAYS 12/20/04 Arrive Moscow 12/23/04 COURT 4:55 MosTime Anya is my DAUGHTER 12/26/04 10 Days NOT Waived home 01/16/05 Return to Process Anya out of RU 01/23/05 Flight Cancelled! Blizzard in NY 01/25/05 Arrive at JFK with my DD 
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#2
08-14-2006, 11:24 AM
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Awfully quiet, isn't it? When the technical changes were made to the forum a week or two back, I lost the ability to connect, and had to re-google to find the website. I thought the site was actually "down" and was waiting every day for it to come back up (before I finally smartened up...after a week or so- duh) Wondering if we lost a few folks who STILL can't find us...I can't be the only technologically challenged person!
Also think there are a lot of folks taking a "wait and see" stance til things start picking up in Russia. One person told me she was "fearful" of posting much because of the political situation in Russia and with her agency. (I do not agree that we should respond with silence...This forum exemplifies openess of communication. We just have to be thoughtful and respectful in what we post.) -Had the passing thought that there was an exodus to another forum, but without exception all the forums seem unusually quiet right now... One of you "old-timers" who have seen a summer or two here...Is this perhaps a seasonal thing?
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Mama to Alexandra (6) from Vladivostok, 2003 Nov. 2005 - Do I want to do this again? August 2006, Still on ice due to accreditation/political issues-officially now a "Waiter"  Feb. 2007 The ice around me has broken! Trip 1! May 18, 2007 GOTCHA!! Erik, now 2.
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08-14-2006, 12:12 PM
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No this is not how is was...I originally joined back in 2003...and it had been picking up on a regular basis. Could be the technical issues, could be that there are more forums out there now as opposed to 3 years ago or even one year ago, could be a summer slowdown or could be because of all the issues in Russia right now. My best guess is a combo of all...
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Proud Mommy to two...who have taught me I can not change their pasts but I can change me and the way I parent them~ *Yaya~My Siberian Sweetie ~born in 2001~Home 2002~Now 8 and a 'Tween', and in 3rd grade. She's all girl!!!  *Bubbs~My Samaran Sunshine~born in 2003~Home 2004~now 6, in Kindy and such a sweet, silly & special boy!  'My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, and while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish.' ~"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts
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08-14-2006, 12:14 PM
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Checking In! Hope Everyone Is Well And Happy. We Are Tired As We Are In Full Blown Toddler Ville Usa. Tired .... But Happy!
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3/17/04 start 6/22 8/29 I-600 lost 11/17 H.S. Done 12/2 I-171 approval 12/6 Dossier Apostilled 12/16 OFFICIALLY WAITING 5/08 Waiting 146 days 6/4 to Russia 6/7 Met our Prince 9/4 Day 263 9/5 GOTCHA!!!!! 9/14/05 HOME FOREVER!!!! " I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you and every long lost dream lead me to where you are others who broke my heart they were just northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms this much I know is true....That God blessed the broken road and lead me straight to you, I think about the years I spent just passing through, I'd like to take the time I lost and give it back to you but you just smile and take my hand even then you understand that its all part of this grander plan that is coming true and every long lost dream lead me to where you are..."-SELAH
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08-14-2006, 01:46 PM
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It is quiet. I too have had people write me saying they are staying away from the forums. I think it's ashame that some of these agencies are putting fear in people, especially, the first time adopting parents. This is an excellent resource for people. I'm not afraid as this is our 6th, possibly 7th adoption. Any agency that makes you sign a contract saying you can't post on forums, is an agency I would stay away from. Had I had a way of discussing issues when my very first two kids came home, they would have been better for it. I could have known to intervene faster. Live and learn.
Don't stay away folks. I promise there will be no firing squad waiting for you b/c you asked a question. Don't be afraid to ask. You can not possibly learn about adoption if you don't ask. The only thing you are not allowed to do is to post IDENTIFYING information on your child. I hope this may put the fear behind some. Us "old-timers" love to chat and get advice on posisble issues. It's also very nice to update and see how wonderful (or not so wonderful at times) that the kids are doing. Gives others encouragement. It has helped me w/ many a situations that have come up. Sorry for the soapbox but I too miss hearing how people are doing. In addition, I can't find this site anymore either. I have to google it each and every time now. Fustrating. Hope everyone is well and enjoying their summer. Our kids start school in two weeks.  All 5 will be in school. Then the homework...and I thought the dossier was bad--LOL. Take care,
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Stephanie 2 from Orenburg, Russia (June 1999) 2 from Stavropol, Russia (May 2004) 1 from Belgrade, Serbia (Feb. 2005) 2 from Murmansk, Russia (Nov. 2006) 3 from Bulgaria (TBA 2010)
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08-14-2006, 03:08 PM
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Hi Stephanie.... I think you are absolutely right about why all is soooo quiet...
It is a shame, as they would be able to ask questions, and hopefully get some answers that would help them along the process, at the VERY least... encouragement!! Hopefully, they will trickle back.... Blessings.....................
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07/23/04 08/06/04 Summer Hosted 08/19/04 Homestudy Completed 09/01/04 All paper > Moscow 09/29/04 Call fr RU Agency:Aunt trying to stop Adoption 10/15/04 RU called saying If adoption continues not til Spring 05 12/14/04 SURPRISE CALL Be on Plane in 4 DAYS 12/20/04 Arrive Moscow 12/23/04 COURT 4:55 MosTime Anya is my DAUGHTER 12/26/04 10 Days NOT Waived home 01/16/05 Return to Process Anya out of RU 01/23/05 Flight Cancelled! Blizzard in NY 01/25/05 Arrive at JFK with my DD
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08-14-2006, 05:14 PM
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I thought it was a bit quiet myself, I assumed vacations and getting ready for school.
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Mother of Alexander adopted from Stavropol region November 2003 visit my blog Life with Alexander the Great Russian Adoption International Adoption  
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08-14-2006, 05:17 PM
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Actually, that's not correct, on a purely numbers stand point. Our numbers go down every summer, between April and October - this year, they are actually up from last year - but still down from the winter. The process in Russia and the changes involved have resulted in fewer Russian posters - but overall, we're still growing on target and seeing the same daily averages that we expect to see during the summer months 
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Brandy Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption
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08-14-2006, 05:25 PM
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I'm Back
Wow!
Thought that site has been done for a few weeks! Finally decided to google and re join - couldn't get in! Glad to be back! I was going through withdrawl! A lot has happened! Charlie's 2nd birthday Charlie got Canadian citizenship Charlie got a Canadian Passport Charlie had Adenoids out - HORRIBLE!!! Glad to be back! Tami
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Mommy to Charlie born July 27th 2004 in Kemerovo, Russia. Ours forever! July 14th 2005 Home Forever! July 19th 2005 
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08-14-2006, 06:00 PM
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I pop around other places here and things overall seem pretty normal.
I think the Russian forum is slow because people are scared to post anything and I think things are pretty slow right now. Remember - most judges vacation in August so it is pretty rare (but not unheard of) to get a court date in August. I have also been wondering how Russian adoption is going to be affected long term because of the issues the past 20 months. Are more people moving to "easier" countries? I am curious to see what the numbers are going to be this year. Any thoughts on this? Christina
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Christina Big Boy (b. 9/1/01 a. 11/16/04) Buttercup (b. 6/8/04 a. 11/16/04) Vladivostok, Russia Every life event presents an opportunity, a gift. You just need to look closely to find it.
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08-14-2006, 07:03 PM
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Coming out of the woodwork!!
It's great to see you all...! Seems to be a little bit of a number of things...
BrandyH.... Anyway to notify people about the new url? (maybe through email?) Looks like I'm not the only one who thought the site was permanently "down"!
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Mama to Alexandra (6) from Vladivostok, 2003 Nov. 2005 - Do I want to do this again? August 2006, Still on ice due to accreditation/political issues-officially now a "Waiter" Feb. 2007 The ice around me has broken! Trip 1! May 18, 2007 GOTCHA!! Erik, now 2.
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08-14-2006, 08:20 PM
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try bookmarking it the next time you find it. I have been using the same bookmark from before the upgrade with no problem
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08-14-2006, 08:29 PM
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I use the bookmark method also. I think another reason for the slowdown is I've been home for 16 months and life just gets busy. I do read every other day or so I just don't post as often. With Russia so slow right now I know alot of questions for those waiting are on the back burner. Rest assured that when you have a question we oldtimers will be there to answer.
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Heike, AKA: Samanthas Social Secretary Samantha home forever 03/05
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08-15-2006, 06:20 AM
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Hi All! I am still here! I log in every day and read through all the new posts. I just don't have anything to say (yet). We're still waiting and all I do is soak up information from others.
Can you tell that in a group of people, I am usually just the "listener".
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12/15/05 I-600A Filed 12/16/05 Application to Agency 12/22/05 Fingerprints 12/30/05 Home Study 03/06/06 Signed Contract with Agency 04/11/06 171 Approved 05/2006 Paper Chasing 06/2006 ...... still Paper Chasing (hey! I'm a newbie) 07/2006 Officially Waiting & Praying 10/2006 Got the Call - It's a BOY 12/7/2006 Trip 1 - KIROV 12/18/2006 Court 12/24/2006 HOME with Alek Forever
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08-15-2006, 10:55 AM
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There is no new url for the site. But please check out the Community Director's Forum where we post all the information on the upgrades, etc. http://forums.adoption.com/forumdisplay.php?f=377
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Tara May Momma to Piper December 22, 2008 Open Adoption Birthmother to T. February 13, 2000   Last edited by taramayrn : 08-15-2006 at 11:03 AM.
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