Archive for January 2006
Birth Certificate & Travel Info– 1/24/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 24, 2006
I was out of PGN on 1/11/06 , a day I will NEVER forget. I learned today that the attorney did not request a new birth certificate (Savanna’s last name will change to my last name) until 1/18/06. The average time to change the birth certificate, even though Savanna was born in Mixco which is [...]
Savanna 5th Month Update 1/22/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 22, 2006
Yay, I finally have Savanna’s 5 mo update. As of 1/6/06 she weighs 13.12 lbs, her head circumference is 15.74 inches. Savanna has graduated to solid food– a little bit of chicken, strained vegetables, fruit, rice cereal, and canned baby food. She still drinks Similc Advance.
Savanna still likes to play with the crackling, crunchy sounding [...]
Queen Savanna at 5 Months– 1/21/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 21, 2006
I didn’t get Savanna’s 5 month update today, so no news to share on that front. I did get her pictures though. She changes her facial expressions a lot in what, presumably, is a very short time frame. I also can’t believe how much she’s grown. It blows my mind. I hope I can raise [...]
Toys, Toys, Toys– 1/20/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 20, 2006
I completed Savanna’s toy chest last week-end and was certain she would have plenty of room for extra toys. Where did all these toys come from?!
The toy chest is really an album crate that I bought online. I stained it to match the dark colored furniture in the family room. The sides of the crate [...]
Practicing Mi Espanol– 1/18/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 18, 2006
My dear co-worker Julie C., also known as “Shine” has been helping me with my Spanish. In October, I asked her to write these sentences in Spanish so when I meet Savanna I can talk to her in the language that is most familiar to her. I have been working feverishly these past few weeks to [...]
Honored– 1/17/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 17, 2006
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WOW Savanna, your mom was listed #3 in Best of International Adoption Blogs at Adoptivefamilies.com in the “Africa and Latin America” categories. Dylan’s mom from ”Tales of the Stirrups”, and Gabe’s mom at ”Boy Makes Three” are listed too. Kristin, from “The Unmarked Path” was #1. And Sster from “Boomerfic” is listed in the “Domestic Adoption” category. Way to go girlfriends!
I clicked on ”Guatemala Adoption” [...]
I’m What? Did you say OUT of PGN?– 1/11/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 11, 2006
I’m OUT, I’m OUT, I’m OUT of Hell, oops, I mean PGN. I’m so excited I can hardly type. My whole body is shaking with complete joy. Tears are rolling down my face.
I am now Savanna’s momma forever. It finally happened!
So what are the next steps? The birth certificate has to be changed to my [...]
Happy 5th Month Birthday– 1/9/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 9, 2006
Happy 5 month old birthday Savanna. I can’t wait to get your update and pictures around the 20th of this month.
Well, your ‘ol mom went right over the edge yesterday. She got what would have been a nice letter from Kerry at the adoption agency except she mentioned my “case being right on track” and [...]
Some Good News– 1/6/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 6, 2006
I didn’t get the “Out” call but I did get some really good news.
I can write a letter to Ramona and send it to the attorney in Guatemala when the adoption process is over. I am really happy about this. I hope Ramona will feel less emotional pain if we are able to remain in contact. It [...]
An Update, Sort Of– 1/5/2006
Posted by: Betsy on: January 5, 2006
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I spoke to Kerry, the gal at the adoption agency today. Well, the good news is there is no problem to date with my paperwork in PGN. Is that suppose to make me feel better!? Of course I contained myself and didn’t SCREAM at her (she’s a very nice person). Oh, and I was told, [...]
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