Happy Mothers Day!!!

I was thrilled to receive updated photos today from the agency, alittle Mother's day gift of sorts. Of course I would rather news that he was coming home or that we were atleast back in PGN, but neither of those occurred so I will take pictures of our precious little boy! He is just so cute and I swear I see teeth in one of those photos. He looks to be sitting alone (good developmental sign)and happy. I can tell that he has completely grown out of the clothes I had sent since he is in an outfit from his foster mom and I know they always try to photograph him in items we send down.

As far as a legal update goes I have no good news on that front. We were told by AS today that the civil registery is STILL not done the paperwork (week 6)!!! We are frusturated beyond words but the Adoption Supervisors tell us that it is better for them to take their time and do it right rather than submitting paperwork that will get thrown out of court. I will continue to keep you posted.

And as Mother's Day approaches, I am very clear that one of my greatest joys comes from another mother's greatest sorrow. I wish I could thank Joey's birth mother for the incredible gift that she has given us and let her know her son, our son, is safe and well and so deeply loved.

Happy Mothers Day to all of the moms out there, especially my own and John's, the new ones and those whose babies are apart from them right now!!
Love,
Lee Anne

Mini Update...

Hi all,

We received a medical update yesterday and Joey continues to grow well. He is up to 21.6 pounds and is measuring in the 50th-75th percentile on growth charts. John and I booked our visit trip last week. We will be leaving on June 15th and come home on the 18th. Thanks to Auntie Kelly Sarah will be well cared for here at home so we will be able to enjoy every minute that we have with Joey. He will be almost 10mo. Old then so we are concerned with how he will transition to us for the few days that we are there and if we feel that he is struggling will contact his foster mother to be with him. We do not want to upset him on this trip and are willing to make whatever concessions necessary to make sure that he is okay with us. Our hope is that he will be fine and that we can enjoy some quality time together and even go swimming in the hotels recent renovated pool.

I was able to touch base this week with some adoptive parents that are stuck in the same mess that we are with the un-signed cedula. It actually brought me a lot of comfort to know that we are not alone in this long process. We have promised to keep each other updated on the status of our cases. Unfortunately as of today I have not received a legal update as to where we are in the rectification process!

Sarah and I went out last week and she picked out some toys for him. She loved it and plays with them constantly. I have posted some pics of the nursery so that you all can see what it looks like. John and I love it, and find it to be a soothing place to be. Take Care and thank you for your support.

Love,
Lee Anne