What's happening with the process???
I've been getting that question a lot so I thought I should explain to everyone what is going on right now.
As the last post states the DNA test has come back as a match which allows us to travel and visit Meredith. 31 days and counting. Our friend Rebecca will be down there too at that time so we are looking forward to meeting her in person.
The DNA test results from Lab Corp came in the mail on Wednesday, a copy was also sent to A Helping Hand. Once AHH gets their copy they will send it off to be authenticated and then it's off to the US Embassy in Guatemala. Once down in Guatemala the Embassy will issue a Pre-Approval for the adoption to enter PGN.
We are currently waiting on our Social Worker down there to complete her home study on the birth mom and foster mom. That report should be back in a few weeks if not sooner. Once the social worker report is complete and the Embassy has issued the Pre-Approval we can enter PGN. PGN is where a case worker reviews everything with a fine tooth comb to determine if the adoption is legal and that nothing looks fraudulent. Right now the PGN step is varying in length. Some people are getting out in 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and I know some that have been in there for 5 months. It all depends on how many items they question (Previos). We are hoping for no previos and that our stay in PGN is short.
After PGN they issue a new birth certificate with our last name and set an Embassy appointment to come pick her up.
Oh a much happier note, today is mine and Todd's 4th wedding anniversary and Meredith is 3 months old today.
As the last post states the DNA test has come back as a match which allows us to travel and visit Meredith. 31 days and counting. Our friend Rebecca will be down there too at that time so we are looking forward to meeting her in person.
The DNA test results from Lab Corp came in the mail on Wednesday, a copy was also sent to A Helping Hand. Once AHH gets their copy they will send it off to be authenticated and then it's off to the US Embassy in Guatemala. Once down in Guatemala the Embassy will issue a Pre-Approval for the adoption to enter PGN.
We are currently waiting on our Social Worker down there to complete her home study on the birth mom and foster mom. That report should be back in a few weeks if not sooner. Once the social worker report is complete and the Embassy has issued the Pre-Approval we can enter PGN. PGN is where a case worker reviews everything with a fine tooth comb to determine if the adoption is legal and that nothing looks fraudulent. Right now the PGN step is varying in length. Some people are getting out in 4 weeks, 6 weeks, and I know some that have been in there for 5 months. It all depends on how many items they question (Previos). We are hoping for no previos and that our stay in PGN is short.
After PGN they issue a new birth certificate with our last name and set an Embassy appointment to come pick her up.
Oh a much happier note, today is mine and Todd's 4th wedding anniversary and Meredith is 3 months old today.
Comments
Enjoy your time together as this will be the last anniversary of just the 2 of you.
So thrilled that it is only 31 days and counting AND praying to for no Previos as you say. Heck you might get down there and have to turn right around and go back! Yippee Praying she will be home before the holidays and sooner to let you have some time with her.
I am so excited for the 2 of you!
((HUGS))
Valerie~
Congrats on your anniversary. I hope things continue to move along quickly and smoothly, and you will be bringing Meredith home to KY real soon. Becky, get your passport ready.
Love
Aunt Lib