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11-27-2006, 11:31 AM
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Finally home!!!
Well, we made it back in one piece and that's a miracle in itself. I will fill you all in on the details a little later. Just glad to be home safe and sound. Our two kids were real troopers. So much to say but also so much to do around the house. I will somehow get pictures up of the latest two tonight. Looks like Alyona's heart will be fine!!!! Now, we have to really figure out what is going on w/ this little one. She has genetics testing next week as well as the opthalmologist appts. She threw up all day Friday up until we left for embassy appointment and sighseeing. Since home, she hasn't vomitted. Still, thin as a rail and clearly something wrong. Just have to figure it all out next week...hopefully. She still refuses to eat. Part of this is the orphanages fault for caving into her. Wicked stubborn streak. They used to only give her cookies, candy, cakes and crackers. Literally. She refused dinner last night and breakfast and lunch this morning...urghh. We've had interpreters explain to her if she doesn't eat, she'll end up in a hospital. STill refuses. Going to get pedisure today and try a bit. Now, Nik, will eat everything in sight. Literally. Do have to go now. Can't wait to tellyou all about these two. They are wonderful. Just need to get them healthy and we are good to go. All 3 girls have stuck together like glue. Nice to see. I'll write my story a bit later. Still heavily jetlagged. Other kids are doing great. Only one meltdown. Thank you all for all the support during these last few weeks. It's truly been a test. 7 kids is alot different. I mean, alot. I feel so outnumbered. But each day, I'm getting more and more used to everything. We know for sure these two belong w/ this family. There's no doubt inmy mind on that issue. They are both very loving. And very cute. Okay, so I'm a bit biased...LOL.
Take care and pics will be up sometime later tonight. Stephanie.--Mother to 7  -- the laundry is seriously unreal.
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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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11-27-2006, 11:36 AM
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So glad to hear you are home. I had been checking the board regularly to see if there was any news. Glad to hear everyone is adjusting. Hope they can figure out what is wrong quickly. Congratulations, on your new family of 7! Can't wait to see the pictures.
Kristen
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11-27-2006, 12:12 PM
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Welcome Home SUPERMOM!!! Wow I am in awe
 of you big time - I have one 3 yr old and sometimes I need a break!! So glad the kids are safe and sound and I hope you find out what is up with your girl. I hope all is well soon. T
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11-27-2006, 12:38 PM
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I am a lurker who has been waiting for this post - it is so good that you are home with your kids!!! Congrats!
And I know you will get your girl healthy. 
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11-27-2006, 01:15 PM
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Glad to hear you are home...can't wait to hear details, though I'm not sure how you have time!!!!
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Robin He has one, she has two, now adopting one together. 2005: 2/05 - 7/05- Research process/agencies 7/25-Submitted app to agency & I-600A to USCIS. 8/26 & 9/8-Homestudy interviews and visit to our home 10/12-Homestudy approved-mailed to USCIS 11/8-Fingerprint appts; dossier sent for apostilling 11/21-Dossier sent to Russia for translation 2006: 1/12 - Rcvd 171-H - sent to Russia for transl. 3/6 - Officially Registered in Smolensk!!! 5/17 - Waiting on reaccreditation (NGO rcvd) 10/13/06 - Accepted Referral of 24 mo old boy 2007: Feb - redid entire dossier and fingerprints.... May 31 - June 8 TRIP 1!!! June 28th - received new 171-H Aug 1 - court Aug 9 - home forever with Cole!
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11-27-2006, 01:38 PM
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So glad to hear you are all home safe and sound. Prayers are being sent for your little ones to be well and settled in very soon.
I admire you greatly for growing your family to 7 beautiful children!!! All the best!  Claricey
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08/21/2006 Signed with Placement Agency for Adoption #1 12/6/06 Dossier completed and Rec'd Referral for a beautiful little boy 12/16/07 No travel dates till after the New Year  1/12/07 Rec'd I 171H 3/2/07 GOT THE CALL! Travelling next week! 5/19/07 HOME FOREVER WITH OUR PRECIOUS BOY  3/18/08 Re-signed with Agency for Adoption #2 6/1/08 Dossier completed, awaiting a referral for our little girl 
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11-27-2006, 02:43 PM
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Congratulations, Stephanie!!
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BLOG: http://a-j-adopt.blogspot.com/ Pics: http://toscax.us »Father of Anastasiya (age 13) and Alesya (age 9) from Tyumen. Hosted July 2005. Home forever November 2005. No longer active at this forum site.
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11-27-2006, 02:49 PM
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  CONGRATS!!! CONGRATS!!!
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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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11-27-2006, 03:21 PM
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Congratulations, and welcome home!
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01/29/04: Started our Adoption Adventure 10/31/05: Decided to follow our hearts to Russia 06/16/06: Met our Little Guy 12/25/06: Became a Mommy!!! 11/17/07: Started our Second Adoption Adventure 02/22/08: Our wait begins to go to Korea 03/11/09: Waiting for our Little Gal
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11-27-2006, 03:51 PM
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Congrats to one of the biggest and most wonderful families I've ever heard of!
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"When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. I have several stands." James Brady http://kretzklan.blogspot.com/
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11-27-2006, 03:54 PM
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AHHHH!! Find time for you...
 So glad you are home safe and sound!
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Mom of three: b. J 12, K 9, and a. A 7--home Jan. '04 at 20mths from St. Petersburg, Russia
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11-27-2006, 04:27 PM
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Congratulations!! Can't wait to hear the story and meet them! I've been thinking about you a lot and waiting to hear that all is well.
Liz
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11-27-2006, 05:36 PM
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We're all so glad you're home! We've all been pulling for you. Congratulations!!!
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11-27-2006, 05:36 PM
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Welcome home, Stephanie et al...
I was following your journey second-hand thru Kris (just the basic details) and am thrilled to see that you are all home safe and sound. I, too, look forward to the stories when you find time!
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Proud mommy to 2 Russian miracles: ** Amazing son, born 07/2002, adopted 04/2003 from Kirov, and ** Beautiful baby girl, born 02/2004, adopted 10/2004 from Tver. Our family is complete!
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11-27-2006, 05:46 PM
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YEAH! Congratulations!!! Welcome Home!
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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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