Sorry I've been lax with my blogging... I'm a newbie... and busy, damn it!
So, a funny thing happened in CT... Well, lot's of funny and not so funny things... but overall vacation was good; wet but good...
"The News" - Our agency, International Adoption Net (in CO) is fantastic and to prove it they have called us and indicated we are #1 (ish*) for a baby boy and # 3 for a baby girl referral!!!!
That added sunshine to our somewhat cloudy vacation!!!! Also, freaked me/us out a bit... but vodka and lemonade helped calm me down.
What's next?
1) the referral (again, a picture and cleared medically as available to us)
2) acceptance of the referral- duh!
3) Ethiopian court... usually 1-2 months later EXCEPT we have to contend with the courts summer closing that occurs Julyish-Septemberish based on when the "rainy season" begins.
4) Once done with that court, Baby Ornstein is legally ours... but cant leave Ethiopia until approved by US court... another 1-2 months!!!!!
So, more hurry up and wait! But once we have the referral we will know the gender of our child and have a better idea of his/her age when arriving in US... that makes it easier to buy stuff, move stuff, paint, let you buy us stuff, etc... and we can get really freaked out and anxious.
So, now you are caught up- we appreciate your love and concern and welcome any questions or large financial contributions (I joke).
Seriously, so many people, friends, families and agencies have been so very helpful and supportive. I hope to soon add links for IAN and my neighbors, friends and adoption attorney A. Patrick Hamilton and his wife Debra! They have been wonderful and I'd highly recommend you talk with either or both of these organizations regarding your adoption needs!
I'd also like to thank the Academy... oh, different speech...
Oooh, looky how tech savy I am below...
http://www.adoptioninternational.net/
http://www.aphamiltonlaw.com/
That's all for now, folks.
Peace and Love,
D
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I keep checking your blog to see if there is news. I am so excited that you'll be getting your referral soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry about court closures!
Thanks Amy, We need to get together!
ReplyDeleteWill you and Michelle be at the next Abyssinian get together? Maybe even with biiiiggggg news???? We are going out of town that weekend but are going to try to make it back for the dinner.
ReplyDeleteNot sure- we may be visiting family out of state- I hope to know soon for sure. We have missed too many dinners/visits as of late :-(
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