DNA

The DNA is on it's way. We are all relieved that it is over with. Most likely that was the last time the girls will ever see their birthmother face to face. Such a bittersweet realization. I am so glad they have each other for this process. I can't wait till they can get their childhood back.

Family Court

We are: to.... through.... and past Family Court!!! Family court is when a Guatemalan social worker sits down with the Birthmother and verifies that she (the bmom) really wants to do this... They talk about the girls births and upbringing and what led to the choice to make an adoption plan. Then the birthmother signs off again. The social worker does go the fostermoms house and talks with her and the girls. She files her report with Family Court and it is approved to move further.
This is one of many things that will be in A Packet that we will receive (Sealed) at the US Embassy in Guatemala. We won't get to even open it ourselves.... that will be for immigration. However, once settled in at home we will file to get it....and all of our other documents.... mailed back to us.
As you can see that this is a nice sized chunk of progress! Hopefully soon we can have word on DNA.... and the third sign-off by their birthmother!!!

Freakin' Adorable!!!!!!!

The girls look cute, right? I am so happy that they are so healthy. As I was downloading and uploading their pictures I noticed what nice teeth they have... I know a lot of kids in Guatemala struggle with bad teeth... but it appears our girls have some nice pearly whites. I imagine it is because they weren't exposed to bottles and formula..as their birthmother breastfed them both well over a year. I also noticed that their ears are not pierced! We were happy to notice that... then all the girls can do it together as sisters....when they are old enough.
The things WeDon'tKnow still out weigh the things WeKnow.... hopefully that will change soon! Our DNA had been scheduled... when the results and veriification will arrive is anyones guess. We are sailing towards PGN. After PGN is our invite to come get our girls.... isn't that exciting!
If any of these terms are confusing to you; Use the links in the right hand column.... or don't and just keep smiling and nodding. We try to not get to caught up in timelines and details...it could make a person crazy! So far we hold out talking to our agency because it's so nice to find out you are further along then you dreamed.