My biggest fear in this entire process has always been that Isabelle's birth mom would come back and change her mind. Legally, this is still within her right, and Isabelle is not technically mine until after I am out of PGN and this one form is signed.
Well, today they made the announcements that they will indeed be bringing all of the birth mothers in to PGN for an additional interview, and it sounds like Isabelle and the foster mom will have to be there also. Cute, adorable, outgoing Isabelle who loves everyone she meets, will be in the same room as her birth mother. And depending on how the interviews are conducted, I can't see the birth moms saying anything other than whatever they think PGN wants them to say.
I am beyond distraught at this point. Not only has PGN said they will be closed for a month, but apparently that shut down is so that they can conduct these interviews. No answers, and no idea how long I'll have to wait for this dreaded interview to take place. So upset this afternoon that I actually threw up...that was a first.
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- Welcome to my blog! This site started out as a way to keep friends and family up-to-date about the adoption process. As of September 11, 2008 Isabelle Grace is HOME! We invite you to continue to share in our lives! Enjoy!
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Timeline to Isabelle Grace
- 10-04-08: Received Certificate of Citizenship
- 09-27-08: Isabelle Grace is 16 months old today :)
- 09-11-08: HOME FOREVER!
- 09-10-08: Get Visa
- 09-09-08: US Embassy Appointment
- 09-08-08: Isabelle Grace in my arms FOREVER!!!
- 09-03-08: PINK!!!
- 09-02-08: DNA at US Embassy
- 08-27-08: Isabelle Grace is 15 months old today :)
- 08-25-08: DNA arrived via FedEx at PTC lab in US
- 08-22-08: DNA sample taken in GUA
- 08-20-08: ORANGE (Authorization from US Embassy to do 2nd DNA and exit medical exam)
- 08-14-08: Ready to submit to Embassy but can't find man who has to sign off on passport
- 08-13-08: Notary signed off on BC
- 08-12-08: BC translated
- 08-11-08: Attorney actually received BC
- 08-08-08: Told attorney had BC
- 07-27-08: Isabelle Grace is 14 months old today :)
- 07-22-08: Attorney applied for new birth certificate
- 07-16-08: Adoption Decree (Protocolo) signed - Isabelle is LEGALLY MINE!!!
- 07-15-08: 4th Visit Trip!
- 07-10-08: OUT of PGN after 203 days!
- 06-27-08: Isabelle is 13 months old today :)
- 06-09-08: Birth mother found and interview takes place!
- 05-30-08: Birth Mother Interview Scheduled but she is MIA.
- 05-27-08: Isabelle is 1!
- 04-27-08: Isabelle is 11 months old today :)
- 04-10-08: 3rd Visit Trip!
- 04-09-08: Back in PGN!
- 03-27-08: Isabelle is 10 months old today :)
- 03-17-08: Found out about KO#2
- 03-11-08: Kick Out #2
- 02-27-08: Isabelle is 9 months old today :)
- 02-19-08: Confirmation of Registration with CA (now I can breathe...)
- 02-18-08: Back in PGN!
- 02-11-08: Registered with Central Authority
- 01-27-08: Isabelle is 8 months old today :)
- 01-13-08: Kick Out #1
- 01-08-08: Webcam chat with Ana, Isabelle, and Isabella
- 01-06-08: Talked to Ana (FM) on the phone for 1st time
- 01-04-08: Met Isabella's parents Alecia and Keith
- 12-27-07: Isabelle is 7 months old today :)
- 12-18-07: I'm FINALLY in PGN!!!
- 12-01-07: ~ OUT of Family Court
- 11-27-07: Isabelle is 6 months old today :)
- 10-27-07: Isabelle is 5 months old today :)
- 10-01-07: PA received!!!
- 09-27-07: Isabelle is 4 months old today :)
- 09-17-07: DNA results received by agency - 99.98% match!!
- 09-12-07: DNA received at US Embassy in Guatemala City - the important day!
- 09-03-07: DNA taken
- 08-28-07: DNA Authorization and case logged with PTC (Paternity Testing Corporation)
- 08-27-07: Isabelle is 3 months old today :)
- 08-01-07: Dossier received in Guatemala and I-171H approved and sent to NH for final submission
- 07-30-07: Meet with Angela - dossier on its way to Guatemala - let the official waiting begin!!!
- 07-27-07: Dossier finished!!
- 07-27-07: Isabelle is 2 months old today :)
- 07-26-07: Birth certificate back from Guatemalan Embassy in DC!!
- 07-20-07: Drive to Raleigh to get dossier docs authenticated then mail everything off to embassy
- 07-17-07: SBI background check back!!
- 07-10-07: Took a personal day to run around being fingerprinted and filling out forms!
- 07-09-07: YES! Met with Tania (Russia Coordinator) and Angela (Guatemala Coordinator) and "officially" accepted referral for Tania Izabel born May 27, 2007!!
- 07-06-07 - 07-08-07: Longest weekend in history!!!
- 07-06-07: Big decisions!! Received e-mail from Tania saying they had a 6 week old girl from Guatemala available!
- 07-03-07: Continued delays and complications in Russia; discussed other country options with Tania
- 02-11-07: Wonderful day! Told my friends and family about the adoption in an amazing service at church!
- 01-31-07: Submitted Russia dossier
- 10-06: Started paperwork for Russian adoption
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4 comments:
Lauren,this is certainly proving to be a trying time for all of us. We have to continue to have faith that our children will be "our" children and no one else's. The fear of the unknown is difficult though. Let's hope things get sorted out quickly at PGN!
Lauren
I wish I could say something that would help. It just isn't an easy thing! I am still hoping we both get out SOON and travel to Gautemala together to get "our" babies! Try to hang on and I am sure we will talk soon!:) Take care. Steph
Lauren-
I'm sorry that we are all going through this right now. Continue to BELIEVE and to take care of yourself! Isabelle is beautiful!
SueJ
oh my dear...we are praying for you and for isabelle during this time. I have faith that the two of you will be together soon. stay strong and call if you need me. loving you both...
mary lynn
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