Well we're more then half way there. Sabrina's over four months old, and the adoption becomes final when she turns six. Right now she's laying on the bed next to me screaming her head off. Not crying or unhappy at all. As I posted earlier, she's learned how to scream and is currently enjoying herself doing it. This has been going on over an hour now. She's apparently thrilled with herself that she can pull this off. That makes one of us. Her other new habit is trying to master the Bronx Cheer. Such a lovely child.
Anyway the adoption. Today we had a visit from our social worker. We have four mandated visits during the process; after today we only have one left (September's). Our SW is really nice and very easy going. You can tell she really cares for children. She is the same person who did our homestudy last year so she's very familiar with our case. Today's visit lasted about an hour, and consisted mostly of just me bringing her up to date on Sabrina's progress, and us swapping stories about our Labs (she is very active in Labrador retriever rescue; see link to the side of the page). The only drawback is this pleasant little hour costs $330. Just another adoption expense!
Our next visit will be towards the end of September, after which our SW will write and deliver her report to the IAC in California, who will forward it to the court. Once Sabrina turns six months old on October 18th, it will be off to L.A. for our finalization hearing with the judge. Once that's complete, Gregg and I will officially and forever be her parents. Her original birth certificate will be destroyed, and a new one issued with our names on it. I wonder who will be the Mother?
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Wow! I didn't realize the process lasted this long after the birth. Its all very exciting though.
On our son's birth certificate (I was his birth mother and my partner was his biological mother as I used her eggs for IVF) they listed me as the mother on his birth certificate and her as the father. Go figure! I don't know why those things can't say PARENTS instead of Mother and Father!
I love watching Sabrina grow and you two raise her in such a loving home!
lol... here in pa, the newly issued birth certificate does say parents :-) so exciting!!!
That is awesome that you only have 1 more visit to go. I am excited for you guys and I know you will be releaved once it is a done deal.
The screaming thing is funny- I remember when my kids did that.
Enjoy!
Okay so Sabrina officially has a boyfriend soon to be home and ready to meet her.
Great to keep updated from India.
My understanding is that in California, a birth certificate can be issued with the word "parent" inserted before each name, instead of using Mother or Father.
Hope all three of you are feeling better and getting over your colds.
Let us know if you need help with anything!
- Louie and Tim
I just came across your blog and wanted to let you know I was here. I also wanted to say wow. . . Your little girl is adorable. :-D It sounds like everything will be finalized in just a couple of months. What a wonderful feeling. :-D My husband and I just started the adoption process, and I know hard it is to be patient during the process.
I look forward to following your journey. :-D
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