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pussnboots
, 09-23-2009 at 01:59 PM (1908 Views)
I am having so many mixed emotions right now. I received some news earlier that has left me somewhat numb. It's nothing terrible but nonetheless I am disappointed.

Towards the end of August (8/22 to be exact) we turned in our completed dossier to our adoption agency. Our coordinator was to then forward the dossier to the liason for the agency and washington embassy. I was told at that point that the liason will take 2 weeks to review the dossier to make sure everything is in order and then submit it to the embassy.
After not hearing anything for 3 weeks I contacted our coordinator on 9/14 to find out the status. She told me she hadn't heard anything and would send another email to the liason. A week goes by and still no word so I send an email once again. I finally heard back from our coordinator this morning. 5 effingweeks has passed since we turned in our paperwork and it still has not been submitted to embassy!!!!

Seems there was a slight error in our homestudy which our coordinator handled with the homestudy agency. Would have been nice if someone told us about that. Anyway, I was told that the liason is currently waiting for a registration number from the embassy. Once this number is received we will know when our dossier can be submitted. It can take up to one month for the embassy to review and approve the dossier. Once it is approved in washington it gets sent overseas which can take a few months.

So right now based on this timeline I was informed that we are looking at March for travel. Our coordinator tried to soften the blow by saying at least we will miss the country's winter. Big ****!!!! We were really hoping to travel by the end of this year.

We now have another 6 months of waiting!!!!
Six more months of staring at a finished nursery !!!!!

My husband and I busted our asses trying to finish the nursery with the assumption we would be travelling this year!!!

I am so numb right now. I think I'll go to the gym and workout my frustrations!!!!
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  1. andave_ya's Avatar
    oh nooooo! I am so sorry about this, Pus!
  2. 1n50mn14's Avatar
    That is SO *********** annoying and frustrating and disappointing! I hope so much for your sake that there are no more hold ups!
  3. Niamh's Avatar
    six months? that is frustrating! but, in the long run, in six months you will finally have a beautiful baby.
  4. Scheherazade's Avatar
    I am sorry to hear about this final glitch, Pussnboots... Really don't know what to say.

    Can I offer you a virtual Kitkat?

    http://www.ukgoods.com/images/nestle-kitkat.jpg
  5. Virgil's Avatar
    I would be incensed. What bullsh*t!
  6. mtpspur's Avatar
    All things in their time. I am convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that the child MOST suitable for you will be there for you in the proper time. If it helps (hopefully) with the mass of bureacracy and paperwork and way too many pies keeping cooks busy I have been amazed (and delighted of course) how the process has gone for you. I have known people working almost 3 years at this before the glorious reward of their labors. Have faith--it will come. Cant wait to see the pictures when it happens.
    Updated 09-23-2009 at 09:27 PM by mtpspur
  7. applepie's Avatar
    What a joke :flare: (not you, but the agency). Just out of curiosity, how much trouble would you be for letting the agency have it? You and your husband are to be commended for your patience as I likely would have caused someone bodily harm by now.

    Like Rich has said though, it will happen. Good things come to those who wait, or so my Grandma always has told me:) Keep your eye on the end result and it will be worth it. Both of you hang in there.

    Love,
    Meg
  8. Janine's Avatar
    Oh I am so heartbroken for you. I guess I have to say, you are amazing for standing up to all of this. I hope that at least helps. I know it has to be hard, even not knowing from day to day. Stay focused and keep preparing for your little one. I will say many prayers that soon your own will be answered. I am so sorry for this horrible delay. It's just not fair at all.
  9. higley's Avatar
    Oh I'm sorry! The adoption system is such a drawn-out, exhausting process, and you have to walk on eggshells to keep good humor with them. But when you finally get that bitty baby it will all feel worth it. Good luck!
  10. Buh4Bee's Avatar
    Again and again I hear how awful this process is. The empty nursery must be the hardest part. I am so sorry you have to keep waiting!
  11. pussnboots's Avatar
    It's been 5 days since I posted this blog and I have had time to calm down. While waiting at least another 6 months puts a damper on things I can't let it control my life.

    To all that have responded, thank you!!!
  12. motherhubbard's Avatar
    I'm glad you're feeling a little better. You have such a great spirit! Boy, Rich really said it.