HERE WE GO!
We received our Embassy appointment so here we go!!! This was the last piece of the puzzle that we had to wait for. Naturally it had a little drama built in. If it hadn't I may have been disappointed after all this.
Usually, after someone's 2nd DNA test results are delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, it takes about 24-72 hours to receive your appointment via email. I was already a little worried because back in September we were supposed to receive our "Pre-Approval" notice via email and never got it. But I waited and began the process of hitting refresh on my email program roughly every 5 minutes between 9 and 7 pm everyday this week. I'm not certain, but I think at some point my computer cursed at me and told me to go away.
Anyway, by Thursday I noticed from the online forums that many people who's DNA results arrived AFTER ours did were getting their appointments. Many received an appointment date for next week. By late Thursday, many people were getting appoints for the week after that. Since we hadn't gotten ours I knew when we did it would be 2 weeks away, not one.
At some point in the middle of the night Thursday, I felt certain that we probably had been given one of the earlier appointments but hadn't received the email. I spent Friday sending several emails to the embassy explaining the situation and hoping to get a response. I couldn't call them because they only accept calls on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:15. So if our appointment was next week by the time I could call we would have missed the appointment!
Well lots of anxiety-ridden hours later, we finally heard back. Yep, an early one next week! I had two hours before the bank closed and the travel agency closed to do about 100 things. Now I should be packing but I'm blogging.
We are so excited it is surreal. I had a moment where the reality of this really hit me: I am taking some medicine that last 6 days. I was looking at the packet this morning and was counting the days. When I reached the end of the week I realized that on that day we'll have our son. It's no longer a question mark of Will it happen? or When will it happen? It's a date on the calender. Ahhhhh, relief feels good.
The other thought that is strong in my mind is that as we are preparing to bring Aidan into our lives, the foster family in Guatemala is preparing to let him go. Our moment of joy will be for his foster mother a moment of sorrow.
Our prayers of thanks that we get to be a family forever will always include a deep gratitude to the birth families of our children and the ones who held them until the day they could be placed in our arms.
Boiling the Nipples (not as painful as it sounds)
Chaos + Packing List = Guatemala Here We Come!
Usually, after someone's 2nd DNA test results are delivered to the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, it takes about 24-72 hours to receive your appointment via email. I was already a little worried because back in September we were supposed to receive our "Pre-Approval" notice via email and never got it. But I waited and began the process of hitting refresh on my email program roughly every 5 minutes between 9 and 7 pm everyday this week. I'm not certain, but I think at some point my computer cursed at me and told me to go away.
Anyway, by Thursday I noticed from the online forums that many people who's DNA results arrived AFTER ours did were getting their appointments. Many received an appointment date for next week. By late Thursday, many people were getting appoints for the week after that. Since we hadn't gotten ours I knew when we did it would be 2 weeks away, not one.
At some point in the middle of the night Thursday, I felt certain that we probably had been given one of the earlier appointments but hadn't received the email. I spent Friday sending several emails to the embassy explaining the situation and hoping to get a response. I couldn't call them because they only accept calls on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:15. So if our appointment was next week by the time I could call we would have missed the appointment!
Well lots of anxiety-ridden hours later, we finally heard back. Yep, an early one next week! I had two hours before the bank closed and the travel agency closed to do about 100 things. Now I should be packing but I'm blogging.
We are so excited it is surreal. I had a moment where the reality of this really hit me: I am taking some medicine that last 6 days. I was looking at the packet this morning and was counting the days. When I reached the end of the week I realized that on that day we'll have our son. It's no longer a question mark of Will it happen? or When will it happen? It's a date on the calender. Ahhhhh, relief feels good.
The other thought that is strong in my mind is that as we are preparing to bring Aidan into our lives, the foster family in Guatemala is preparing to let him go. Our moment of joy will be for his foster mother a moment of sorrow.
Our prayers of thanks that we get to be a family forever will always include a deep gratitude to the birth families of our children and the ones who held them until the day they could be placed in our arms.
Boiling the Nipples (not as painful as it sounds)
Chaos + Packing List = Guatemala Here We Come!
posted by Lisa & Dave | 4:37 PM
4 Comments:
Congratulations! We will pray for safe travel and a joyous reunion with you son.
Bob and Jo Ann
Lisa, I am so excited for you guys! Say "Hola" to Jeanneth for me! LOL!
Lisa, Dave and Emmy,
Well here you go adding another chapter into your family. How exciting! I know this has been a long road which is normal when your expecting a child. Now this road has ended and a new path is beginning. The family of three is becoming the family of four. Have a safe trip. Give Aidan a kiss and a hug from me, I may never be able to get that close. We love you all and can't wait for your return. God Bless and be safe!
Love ya,
Teri (Tata) and Ralph.
Lisa, Dave and Emmy,
We're all so excited along with you! A new chapter in your life is just beginning. It will bring a lot of new and exciting changes for all of you. We can't wait to see all of you back home safe and sound. Be safe, and we'll see you when you get back with the new little bundle of joy!
Love, NaNa and JoJo
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