After being resubmitted on March 28th, we have made it out of PGN. Looks like a late June or early July pick up trip. It is ironic as one adoption nears an end, another begins. Alexia's POA is in transit after an oversight delayed us for a couple weeks.
The picture I attached is of Alia, the little girl who just received PGN approval. Her hair shows significant growth in each new photo we receive, and we do thank all of you who have sent photos after visiting Feliciano's hogar. We sincerely appreciate it.
It is likely this way with everyone else, but our adoptions seem to "time up" with other aspects of our lives that make it difficult to manage. One would think that a June or July homecoming would work perfectly for parents who are both teachers and have summers free, however this is never the case with us. Eight or nine years ago we started a concession business during our "off" months in the summer. Since starting this, our business has grown quite significantly and keeps us running for the biggest part of the summer. We have tried to keep the month of June free and then hit it hard in July and August and then operate on weekends in the fall months when school starts. As fortune will have it, our pick up trip will no doubt schedule itself during our first event of the year!!
I have to admit we have been "slacking" in regards to preparing ourselves for the arrival of an infant. The crib is ready, but we really haven't supplied ourselves with all the necessary "baby stuff" required to raise an infant. I'm sure since we requested an infant that "sleeps through the night," "is potty-trained," and "can make their own bottles" we'll be JUST fine! haha
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Congratulations Troy to you and your family. We thought our Isabel had a lot of hair--Alia is truly blessed in that department! We hope the process doesn't get bogged down from her on out. We wish you a safe and happy pick up trip. And best of luck with Alexia. Keep us posted here!!!
Liz and Tim Fallon
Congratulations!!! She is a beauty!! Lots of hair, just like my baby girl! God Bless! CC
Posted by: CC at June 4, 2007 12:40 AMCongratulations!!!!
Posted by: Lisa at June 4, 2007 07:48 AMCongratulations! She's adorable! We were resubmitted on April 10th and are anxiously waiting. I've been logging on every so often to see when you would make it out because I knew you were a few weeks ahead of us. Enjoy getting all the necessary baby stuff together! We went down to visit a week ago and it was a bit mind blowing to get to buy actual "supplies." Like you, we have the crib, but that's about all!
Posted by: Laura at June 4, 2007 09:09 AMTroy,
Congrats, she's just beautiful. No matter how prepared we think we are, I don't think we ever are really prepared for brining home a little one. I can't wait to hear about your pickup trip.
She's beautiful.
Posted by: Stephanie at June 4, 2007 09:41 AMCONGRATS TO TROY AND FAMILY!
hope you have a speedy pink,
shawn
Posted by: shawn c at June 4, 2007 10:13 AMTroy! Fabulous news! Take some pictures of Ana Cristina while you are there. I'm going nuts having not seen her in 5 weeks. That baby has the cutest hair, looks like you lucked out and have another curly top to add to your beautiful older daugher. ~Melissa T.
Posted by: Melissa Turi at June 4, 2007 04:24 PMCongrats! What great news. That is sooo exciting. She's adorable. keep us posted!
Jenn in PA
Posted by: Jennifer at June 4, 2007 05:45 PMCongratulations!!!!!
Kris
Posted by: Kris at June 5, 2007 08:30 AMCongratulations Troy and Family!
Wishing you speedy pink and a fun pick up trip!
Alia is just gorgeous! How old is she now? I bet you really are anxious to kiss those little cheeks! Post a photo of Alexia too!
Peace,
Lizzie
Proud Mama to Anarosa, home forever since 5-26-04
Waiting for Migdalia, born November, 2006
Troy,
Congrats to you and your family! Alia is just beautiful and I LOVE all the hair.
Posted by: Laurie at June 5, 2007 12:14 PMCongratulations Troy and family!! May everything go quickly until pickup. And I hope your other daughters case will be done soon. Alia is adorable!!
Audra
Congratulations Troy and Family!
Wishing you speedy pink and a fun pick up trip!
Alia is just gorgeous! How old is she now? I bet you really are anxious to kiss those little cheeks! Post a photo of Alexia too!
Peace,
Lizzie
Proud Mama to Anarosa, home forever since 5-26-04
Waiting for Migdalia, born November, 2006
Great news, Troy. Congrats!!!
Posted by: Jill at June 5, 2007 09:27 PMCongratulations, Troy! Alia is beautiful.We are so happy for you and thankful for all the support and guidance you have provided for us and others through this site and otherwise. We are awaiting word re: our Joseph, also at the same hogar. Please give him a kiss for us if you see him during your trip. We last saw him in early April. God bless and safe travels.
Posted by: Susan at June 6, 2007 02:09 AMHi Troy!
Congratulations!!!! Can't wait to hear you're "pink" and that you are traveling to bring her home! I am also so happy that you are getting the chance to also adopt Alexia! If you get a chance when you are at Feliciano's maybe you could snap a pic or 2 of Elder for us again? We'd sure appreciate it!!! Again congrats!!!
Posted by: Amy at June 6, 2007 10:35 PMTroy,
Congratulations on exiting PGN. We found out today we are out of PGN as of yesterday. I was told 9-12 weeks for embassy appointment. That definitely seems a little long to me. Does this stage of the process depend a lot on the lawyer? I am very curious.
Thank you,
md
For those curious:
Referral Nov. 17, 2006
DNA December 15, 2006 99.98% match
DNA Results January 11, 2007
SW visit January 26
Pre-approval Feb. 23, 2007 (I think)
SW report March 12
In PGN March 14
Out of PGN June 6, 2007 YEA!!!
Waiting for PINK????
We're so happy for you, Troy. Congratulations!!
We just entered PGN the end of May and are hoping it goes smoothly! Our Catie just turned six months and is thriving in the good care of her foster mother. We can't wait to bring her home!
Your little one is absolutely georgeous! You must be thrilled! Best of luck as you begin the process to bring Alexia home. You are all in our prayers. :)
Dear MD,
Oh my gosh! I really hope you are mistaken about the 9-12 weeks for Embassy appt.! That sounds very long to me. Does anyone else know how this has been going?
Congratulations on being out of PGN!!!!!
Lizzie
Proud Mama to Anarosa since 5-26-04
Waiting for Migdalia, born November, 2006
Congrats!!!!! Any word on your pink slip yet? or how long??
Best Wishes, Ann
EB,
Thank you. After researching, many families who have recently been given embassy appointments, it has only taken 4-8 weeks. I think my agency gave me the extreme time line. Good luck to you.
md
Posted by: md at June 11, 2007 11:05 AMDoes anyone have the contact information for Dr. Francisco Montiel in Guatemala City? I heard he does hotel visits in country and is very good. Any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Posted by: Ron & Lisa Riegler at June 11, 2007 04:13 PMWe got out of PGN on May 25, and our agency estimated 4-6 weeks until our Embassy appointment. We are still waiting for pink, so I'm assuming that it will probably end up being around 5-6 weeks. Other families on the Guatadopt forums seem to have been getting appointments recently in that time frame as well.
Congratulations, Troy!
Posted by: Gina at June 12, 2007 01:19 PMhi --this is my first time posting on this site. I just returned from guatemala; my first trip. I am adopting 2 sisters from casa guatemala orphanage. it is on the rio dulce river.
has anyone here adopted from there or their baby home in guatemala city ? sue
hi-- has anyone heard anything positive/ negative about the children of the world agency in st. louis?
Posted by: AC at July 2, 2007 10:38 PM