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08-27-2006, 10:37 AM
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We did it!!!!!!!!!!
Hello everyone!
I wanted to let you all know that court went great, and at 4:00pm Astrakhan time on August 22nd, the judge found in our favor - after 1 and a half hours of questions! We picked the baby up from the orphanage the following morning. She never cried, never looked back. They walked her in the room wearing the cute little pink dress I brought for the occasion. She came right to me with a big smile. The two days in Astrakhan with her were hot. Over 100 degrees each day, and a baby who had never been in an airconditioned room.. So, we slowly cooled things off in there over the course of the two days, but never quite got cool enough for DH and I. She didn't sleep a wink on the two and a half hour plane ride from Astrakhan to Moscow. But, she was all smiles and spent a lot of time peeking at the little boy in the seat behind her. We are in an apartment in Moscow, so have all the comforts of home.. Well, except for the fact that it's not home...  I miss being home, miss DS A LOT!!! But we are in a two bedroom apartment, internet, dvd player and cable with english channels, full kitchen that was even stocked with some food.DH left for home today. He'll be home by Monday afternoon. DD and I are here until next weekend. DH and I took her to the supermarket yesterday and stocked up on everything we will need for the week. I'm set, but I think it will get very lonely... I'm sure I'll be checking emails every time she's asleep - as she is right now. She's awesome. She is such a happy baby. I know that I could be in the honeymoon phase right now - but I'd like to think that she's just an awesome little girl and we will continue with this blissful state!  I brought her a bunch of toys, dolls, books. Everything a baby would want!! Her favorite thing to play with - the mirror.... Her toys, dolls, food, clothes - they all have their usefulness.... They are something to take to the mirror and look at in her reflection She loves to play peek a boo. She will cover her head with a blanket or shirt or towel, I'll say 'where's the baby' and then she pulls it off and laughs. She also loves to be chased and tickled. She has learned - in two days - the sign for more. So, she will often walk into the kitchen, point at a banana or cheerios box, and do the more sign. But of course, being a baby, sometimes she doesn't use the sign and just cries... But honestly that doesn't happen very often! Most of the time she is all smiles and curiosity. She loves to get kisses and tickles. She also loves to tickle me. Any time she sees some exposed skin, she tries to tickle me and then she giggles and giggles. Of course, mommy has to giggle, too! When she is tired, she rubs her eyes, then puts one thumb in her mouth and wraps the other arm over her head and rubs the back of her head. It's soooo cute! Well, enough for now. I can't wait to get home! Pictures will have to wait until then. 
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09/3/03 Selected Agency 10/19/04 First day I held our Olya! 3/1/05 Lost our Olya, God bless her. May 2005, Trying again..... 4/2/06 Trip #1 to meet our new little Hopeful! 8/22/06 COURT!! 8/23/06 GOTCHA!! Home forever September 1, 2006   
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08-27-2006, 10:55 AM
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CONGRATS!!!!!!! I am so happy for you, how wonderful and I am glad it is all going well--enjoy this special time with her and I hope the rest of your stay and your trip home go smoothly--can't wait to see pics!!!!
Congrats again!
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Kris Mom to Aleksandr (b. 3-2004, a. 8-2004 Kirov, Russia) and to Maks-Joseph (b. 10-05, a. 11-06 Murmansk, Russia) Our family is complete!!! www.hearttohome.blogspot.com
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08-27-2006, 10:55 AM
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Congratulations!!! I also did the "alone in Moscow" thing and it's hard, but you'll survive. That's great about the internet access. Can you post photos from there? I'm dying to see!
Congrats and best wishes for a smooth and fast week!
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Kim --------------- mom to DS (now 8 years old) adopted in 2001 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia mom to DD (now 5 years old) adopted in 2005 in Moscow Region, Russia
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08-27-2006, 11:00 AM
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CONGRATS!
 This has been such along time coming, and the joy just pours from your post. Enjoy every delicious minute with your new little daughter. Cannot wait to see pics. How old is she again?
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- Maura Erin's mom - bio born 2001 Daniel's mom - born 2004, adopted August 2005 from St. Petersburg
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08-27-2006, 11:00 AM
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YAY Kim!!!
It's so awesome to see this post!!! Congratulations on getting this done after such a long and painful wait. May God bless you and your family... Mike
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Julia's Journey -from Ulan-Ude -Trip #1 November 2004 -Trip #2 March 9, 2005 -Gotcha Day March 17, 2005 -Home Forever March 26, 2005 -RAD diagnosis May 2006 -PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Diagnosis) August 2006 Our attachment therapist's quote to me after a session with my daughter and my wife: "You've landed yourself right in the middle of a looney bin."
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08-27-2006, 11:37 AM
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Thank you God!
Oh Kim, I'm so happy for you! I know you have had a painful adoption journey, but now you see God's plan in motion (literally!).
I can't wait to hear more when you can post, and I especially can't wait to see pictures of your precious daughter! Thanks for much for posting this wonderful news today.  Want to try something different than peek-a-boo? Try crawl races - they are sooooo much fun!! God's peace to you, Lola
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Lola Adoption of Olya, from the region of Kursk, was granted on July 9, 2004 In the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Moscow Home at last on July 21, 2004 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
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08-27-2006, 12:18 PM
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Congratulations! Can't wait to hear all about it!
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I believe that if you look in my eyes and judge me because I am different than you, you will one day have to look in the eyes of the Lord and tell Him why you thought you had the right to judge at all...
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08-27-2006, 12:30 PM
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Sorry, I won't be able to post pictures until I get home. I have no way to download them on this computer...
She is almost 15 months old. And although crawling races do sound fun - this little one would beat the pants off of me because she is walking and running - ok, well, walking and staggering  . DH calls her the drunken sailor. Since he is ex-Navy, he ought to know! I told him that she takes after her daddy!
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08-27-2006, 12:58 PM
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Oh Kim how wonderful!!!
We have all been waiting for this post from you. I am so happy to hear she is such a good baby girl...may you be blessed with a forever honeymoon.  You certainly deserve it. I know you said prior to leaving you had some stories about your initial meeting...I so can't wait to hear them. And what is your angel's name? Thank you God for finally bringing this family together! All the best...
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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 Last edited by angelkisses0102 : 08-27-2006 at 01:00 PM.
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08-27-2006, 01:40 PM
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Congrats
 that is the best news!!!
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08-27-2006, 01:47 PM
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I'm so happy for you!!
Your joy just shines from your post.
I, too will be playing with my little one in just 2 short weeks!! You have had such a rough time, but as I said to a friend today, "it's almost like chilbirth, you really don't forget the pain but once you have the baby it just doesn't matter anymore"!! Again, congrats and I'm so happy for you, you sound thrilled.
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08-27-2006, 02:22 PM
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Congratualtions Kim I am so happy for you what a long journey you have had, you so deserve the forever honeymoon, can't wait to see the pics of you precious angel
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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"The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God." - Max Lucado
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08-27-2006, 02:22 PM
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Congratulations!! Was so happy to see your post today. Can't wait to hear more and see some pictures once you get home!
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Two boys (5 and 7) Feb 05 to Aug 06 unsuccessful in Russia August 06, changing countries (paperchasing) Oct 06 dossier sent to agency Nov 06 dossier made it through the Embassy, now it's on its way to Kaz!! Dec 06 dossier at the first Ministry (MFA) Jan 06 dossier now at second Ministry (MOE) One more to go.....that's the regional one Still hoping for LOI (letter of invitation) in Jan Jan 31---dossier still at MOE, no LOI in Jan Feb 16--We know our region--Karaganda Kaz. Last step in the process--wait for LOI March 15 07--received LOI Left for Kaz March 21 Paperwork glitch but decided to stay while it was handled (hence the long time between leaving for trip and court) Court May22, 2007 
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08-27-2006, 02:41 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! The loooooooooong wait is finally over! Jen
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08-27-2006, 02:59 PM
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YIPPEE!!! I am so glad that things finally worked out for you!! Congratulations, we can't wait to see her!!
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Theresa & Calvin His: DD, DD Hers: DD, DD Ours: DS adopted at 13 mo. (2/05) - St. Petersburg Granddaughter "M" born: 3/29/08  
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