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Old 07-18-2008, 08:54 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi, I know I've been an awful, nonexistant buddy I've really slacked on my message boards lately. We are all doing great! I will post some new pics of my other kiddos soon - Dawson had a re-eval on speech and cognition and he is measuring pretty much on target with typical kids his age right now... in communicative he's actually measuring ahead (maybe he impressed the ST with his perfect imitations of "hi" and "hello" )

Just wanted to give a little update for anyone wondering - everything came together incredibly fast for us (like USCIS only taking SIX DAYS to get us our approval - most people wait up to 4 months! ) and our dossier is all ready and state-certified.

We are FedExing it to Belgrade tomorrow morning!!

We are still hoping to travel the second half of September, but I think the second half of October is more likely as the Ministry officials will not review dossiers before September 1st I hate that she has to wait that much longer, but with the prices of plane tickets skyrocketing it at least gives us some more time to save and raise funds. We applied for a grant and are that we get it.

We've also decided definitely that we are taking her to CPMC in San Francisco for her heart surgery, using robotics for a less invasive procedure and less complications/easier recovery. We spoke a couple times to the surgeon (I was SO impressed that he called us back personally!) and he seems awesome and assured us he will get her in right away.

Our facilitator sent us a couple new pics of our little sweetie - she's almost as chubby as Dawson!





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Old 07-18-2008, 09:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Good to hear from you stranger.

Wow! Emerson is just adorable, Chris. I'm so happy to hear that the entire adoption process is going so well for you guys. Hopefully the grant will come just as smoothly.


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Old 07-18-2008, 11:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I'm glad to hear things are going so well for you on the adoption process. I hope it continues to keep sailing through for you.


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Old 07-19-2008, 12:20 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I'm so happy to hear that everything is moving so smoothly for you guys. I know you're incredibly busy, but keep us updated!!


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Old 07-19-2008, 04:02 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Shes beautiful! Good to hear from you. I am glad things are trucking right along.


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Old 07-19-2008, 12:53 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Our paper baby is en route! it gets smoothly into our facilitator's hands!


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Old 07-20-2008, 10:54 AM   #7 (permalink)
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She's adorable Chris! I really wish you luck with this. Hopefully you'll be able to bring her home quicker than October.


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Old 07-20-2008, 11:44 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Absolutely beautiful!!!! I hope everything contiues to go smoothly and that she gets to come home sooner...


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