There are so many abbreviations associated with adoptions, but it doesn't take long to get into the lingo. Right now, we are in FC (Family Court), and we are waiting to receive PA (pre-approval) for Brayden's visa. The average wait time was 30 days until recently, but some issues between Guatemala and the U.S. involving the Hague Convention (not exactly sure what that is) have caused the wait to be more like 60 days. We cannot get through the next phase of court--PGN, aka the black hole of the adoption universe--without this all-important document. Some lawyers go ahead into PGN without it so that SOMETHING is happening in the waiting period and to ensure that any other problems are caught. Then, the case is kicked out for not having PA and re-submitted with a greater chance of no further kick-outs. Our lawyer, Elmer, does not usually do this, so here we are...waiting.
I have been taking my time with Brayden's bedding. The bumper pad is finished, and I am really pleased with the color combination and the sleek look. I am being very careful on the embroidery part because I really don't want to have to re-do it.
Jason's church hosted our first baby shower; the items they gave us were primarily for our visit in April. We will need to care for him and leave items with the foster mother. I was really surprised by the number of gifts we received. I don't think we will have to buy anything ourselves.
He is 2 1/2 months old now and growing into such a handsome boy. I long to hold him, to wipe his tears, to smell his sweetness (The delusions of a non-mother, right? I do realize how stinky he will be, too! And how stressful his crying fits will be. Still, I need to experience them).
I have been taking my time with Brayden's bedding. The bumper pad is finished, and I am really pleased with the color combination and the sleek look. I am being very careful on the embroidery part because I really don't want to have to re-do it.
Jason's church hosted our first baby shower; the items they gave us were primarily for our visit in April. We will need to care for him and leave items with the foster mother. I was really surprised by the number of gifts we received. I don't think we will have to buy anything ourselves. He is 2 1/2 months old now and growing into such a handsome boy. I long to hold him, to wipe his tears, to smell his sweetness (The delusions of a non-mother, right? I do realize how stinky he will be, too! And how stressful his crying fits will be. Still, I need to experience them).
Soon, Brayden, we will get to meet you!
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