Monthly Archives: February 2008

good news from colombia

Posted on February 24, 2008 by rachel

A few different things have happened this week. Colombia recently changed it’s referral policy allowing those of us non-Colombians who are adopting sibling groups and/or special needs children to be treated as Colombians. This means our dossier (paperwork) once in … Continue reading →

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another checkmark completed

Posted on February 16, 2008 by rachel

Just a picture of our favorite and fabulous ‘traveling notary’ Wendy schmoozing with Dr. Welter. We had to get two doctor’s notes per each of us notarized and then apostilled by the state. It’s crazy stuff I tell you. One … Continue reading →

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Cast a Wide Net

Posted on February 13, 2008 by rachel

I can’t sleep. It’s 1:30 a.m and I have a morning appointment for adoption purposes…why can’t I sleep? This psych exam is the last major ‘check mark’ on our list. I lie awake thinking of adoption and fertility and all … Continue reading →

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Clarification

Posted on February 12, 2008 by rachel

In reference to my previous post “friendship and pregnancy” let me dispell any rumors. I’ve had a few inquiries as to who it is…and some false guesses. Sorry, but my ‘friend’ will continue in anonymity for as long as she … Continue reading →

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Friendship and Pregnancy

Posted on February 11, 2008 by rachel

One of my closest friends and most trusted confidants announced to me last week that she is expecting. Shock, amazement, joy, wariness, concern, and gratefulness are all thoughts that traveled through my mind. I am grateful for her trust in … Continue reading →

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our final interview

Posted on February 5, 2008 by rachel

Isn’t this home beautiful? This is where we’ve spent a lot of our time preparing for our adoption. It is the home of our social worker who is preparing our homestudy. He lives in Ogden so we’ve become quite familiar … Continue reading →

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blogging is amazing

Posted on February 5, 2008 by rachel

My last adoption post was about my experience at previously stated shipping company. If you notice the comments to that post, you’ll see that both major shipping companies contacted me. Isn’t that amazing? All because of a little venting on my blog. … Continue reading →

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